Henry Kisor

The Winds of War: An Immersive Journey Through History’s Darkest Chapter It was a rainy Sunday afternoon when I first picked up Herman Wouk’s epic novel, The Winds of War. I had been meaning to read it for years, ever since a friend passionately recommended it as one of the greatest works of historical fiction … Read more

It was a lazy Sunday afternoon when I first picked up The Covenant by James A. Michener. I had been meaning to read one of his epic historical novels for years, having heard so much about his ability to bring the past to life through sweeping narratives and unforgettable characters. As someone with a deep … Read more

It was a lazy summer afternoon when I first picked up James A. Michener’s massive novel Hawaii. I had just finished a grueling semester at university and was craving an engrossing read to transport me away from the stresses of everyday life. Little did I know that this 937-page tome would whisk me away on … Read more

It was a rainy Sunday afternoon when I first picked up “The Last of the Mohicans” from my local library’s shelves. I had been meaning to read this classic novel for quite some time, having heard so much about its vivid depiction of the American frontier and the conflicts between European colonists and Native American … Read more

I first picked up Doctor Zhivago a few months ago, at a time in my life when I was feeling lost and searching for meaning. I had just gone through a painful breakup and was questioning many of my long-held beliefs. On a whim, I decided to dive into this hefty Russian classic, hoping to … Read more

I first came across The Dress Lodger quite by chance. I was browsing the shelves at my local bookstore, searching for something new to pique my interest after a string of disappointing reads. The striking cover immediately caught my eye – a haunting image of a young woman in a tattered blue dress against the … Read more

It was a rainy Sunday afternoon when I stumbled upon “Sacred Treason” at the local bookstore. The intriguing historical setting and the promise of a thrilling conspiracy immediately piqued my interest. As someone who loves getting lost in richly detailed worlds of the past, I knew I had to give this book a try. From … Read more

I have always been fascinated by the Italian Renaissance – an era that gave birth to some of the most brilliant artists, thinkers, and innovators the world has ever known. So when I stumbled upon Diane Haeger’s historical novel The Ruby Ring, which promised to transport readers into the heart of 16th century Rome and … Read more

I have to admit, when I first picked up Wilbur Smith’s “The Sunbird,” I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I had heard of Smith’s reputation as a master storyteller of historical adventures set in Africa, but I had never read any of his works before. Little did I know that I was in for … Read more

A Poignant Journey Through Beauty, Honor and Resilience It was a dreary, rainy afternoon when I first picked up The Samurai’s Garden by Gail Tsukiyama. Stuck indoors due to the weather, I was looking for an engrossing read to transport me somewhere new. Little did I know that this unassuming novel would take me on … Read more