Books for All Seasons

Are We Nuts? by Gisela Hausmann Are we nuts? This is the question an elderly squirrel asks his fellow tribesmen. He challenges the young generation to be critical of the policies that concern their group. In this fable, Gisela Hausmann shares a captivating story of a squirrel tribe that is at risk of extinction. Set in Nuttington, the capital of Sciurus State,  Are We Nuts?  follows Harry’s story. Harry lives in a burrow with his Great-Grandpa, the eldest member of their tribe. One day, Harry finds a single fruit from the raspberry bush. He’s delighted to see it for two reasons. One reason is that raspberries are a rarity in their place. And second, finding a single berry when nobody else sees it means that the fruit is his. It’s a tradition in their tribe that if a bush produces more than one berry, the finder must notify the community about it. The bounty is shared with everyone. And so, Harry decides to eat the berry before anyone sees it. He later tells his Great-Grandpa a...

King Philip’s War: A History from Beginning to End (Native American History) by Hourly History The King Philip's War in the 17th century was a period in North American history marked by the arrival of the English colonists. The new settlers not only introduced new diseases but also interfered with the affairs of the indigenous people. The main cause of the war between the colonists and the Native Americans was the dispute over control of land and territory. The English colonists believed that they were a superior race and rejected Indian sovereignty, which led to the categorization of the indigenous people as inferior. The Native Americans consisted of different tribes, each with its own set of rules, goals, and direction. However, differences often led to conflict, particularly over territory for hunting, farming, and settling. Sympathetic groups banded together for strength, support, and protection from hostile tribes, polarizing the population. When the Europeans, especially the...

The Paradise Tree by R.A Denny Peri, her family, and two friends managed to evade a shooting incident in the 21st century and decided to move forward toward the future. They arrived at their destination, Paradise, in the year 2131. This era is defined by advanced technology, where many individuals communicate through a chip. The chipped humans reside in the Paradise Tree. Peri’s group just arrived back in the 21st century when a shooting incident occurred. Afraid of being caught up in trouble, they decided to move forward to the future instead. That was how the second installment of the Pirates & Puritans series concluded. The Paradise Tree  is the third book in the series. Penned by R.A. Denny, the novel opens with Peri’s group arriving in paradise in 2131. It’s around a hundred years in advance from Peri’s time. As soon as they land in the new place, the newcomers stand in awe at the marvelous sights. Everything around them is unlike any of the time periods they experienced....

The Year Before the End By Vidar Hokstad If you were given enough resources, would you take the opportunity to travel through time and space to visit Mars? In his science fiction novel, The Year Before the End, author Vidar Hokstad claims that Mars is now habitable, and the number of people from Earth traveling there has increased over the past three decades. The Year Before the End is the first book in a six-part series. It tells the story of Zara Ortega, also known as Zo, who frequently travels to Mars for work as a transport operator. Her job involves delivering weapons to warring factions in Tharsis City, and sometimes, she engages in illegal deals. As Zo becomes more experienced in her trade, she receives more clients. One day, Zo receives an important job offer. The client wants her to steal a capsule from a heavily fortified station, and after careful consideration, Zo accepts the offer. She assembles a crew of six able-bodied individuals and briefs them on their mission. Zo lea...

Salford World War: Could World War III Start in Salford? (Book 12) by Mike Scantlebury A slight error may lead to disaster and ignite serious conflicts among men and between nations. Amelia is well aware of this. She knows that her job is of paramount importance in avoiding a Salford World War. Written by Mike Scantlebury,  Salford World War  revolves around Amelia “Melia” Hartliss, a secret agent. She is tasked to organize and secure the visit of a Chinese dignitary to Salford. The guest, named Mr. Ho, is a Minister of State for Business and Export in China. His visit to Salford is critical. Several people from different fronts don’t like him, and they’re determined to get rid of him. Because of the threats in his life, Ho’s British host makes sure no untoward incident happens to him. The British government is careful not to blow its political relations with China. Particularly, it tries as much as possible to not mirror the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austri...