A friend asked what have been the best books of the first quarter of 2016. I’ve read about three dozen this year and after looking through the list it was easy to spot what I thought were the best. Decided to break them down into three categories reflecting the genres I’ve read most.
My favorite fictional book has to be The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. Beautifully written story of two sisters in France during World War II, and how they handled their impossible situations. Simply brilliant. A second choice would be the mystery Adios Hemingway by Leonardo Padura Fuentes.
My favorite history book is God and Gold by Walter Russell Mead. Comprehensive look at how the Anglo-American partnership has shaped the world. Runner up is History’s Greatest Voyages of Exploration, an Audible.com lecture that was very impressive.
My favorite non-fiction book is Pirate Hunters by Robert Kurson. Adventure, pirates, mystery, the Caribbean….all rolled into the story of hunting for and finding a real pirate ship. This is a really fun book. If business is more your style, then check out The Outsiders by William Thorndike.
Stay tuned as I post more book reviews throughout the year!
