A Storm of Witchcraft by Emerson W Baker

I found out about this book by reading the author's note in a book by Gabrielle Meyer called For A Lifetime. The Salem Witch trials have always piqued my interest. It's a time period that sometimes I can't even believe happened, almost like the Holocaust. Here's my review: This is the exact kind of historical book that I enjoy reading! Yes, there are tons of facts. Yes, it gets a little boring. That's history folks. What I like about Emerson's approach is that he made me feel connected to the people accused of witchcraft. He also delves into possible reasons for the possession; poverty, religious differences, land squabbles, mental illnesses, and even people who lied and pretended to be possessed. The lists at the end touched my heart. Just seeing the names of those accused and knowing that a lot of them lost their lives. I intend to read more books about this subject as it has always interested me. My favorite book as an adolescent was "The Witch of Blackbird Pond. " If you haven't read it, you should!

Comments

Let us March On by Shara Moon

Here's my review: This book was informative and interesting! I love it when authors take a piece of history and create an amazing fictional story. FDR is one of the presidents that I admire and this book showcased his leadership abilities and his dedication to the United States of America. Lizzie is an exceptional woman! She's an advocate, a confidant, and extremely loyal. She stayed with FDR literally until the end. We need more people in the world like Lizzie!

Go See America by Matt Tory

Absolutely splendid! Wow! I love this book so much! Here's my review: This is a fantastic book! It's divided into 7 regions of the USA. I enjoyed reading and learning about every place that was included. Some of them I have been to and the rest are on my bucket list. The pictures are extraordinary! They made me want to hop on a plane and go on an adventure. I hope the author writes more books like these. I won a complimentary copy of the book from LibraryThing. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The Summer of You and Me by Denise Hunter

I don't like giving spoilers because I believe that everyone should read and judge a book for themself. This book is worth the time, believe me! Here's my review: Oh wow! This book is amazing! There are so many twists and turns. I thought I had it figured out and then it turns out that I didn't!! I enjoyed everything about this book. The setting of a picturesque small beach town is perfect! The cast of characters are relatable and easy to like. The little surprises that popped out here and there kept me interested and involved!!

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