Category Review: Travel Literature The Island of the Day Before by Bennett's Island is an excellent addition to any travel literature collection. This book tells the story of a group of people who are stranded on an island after a plane crash. The author does an amazing job of creating a vivid and immersive world that readers can easily get lost in. The characters in this book are well-developed and relatable, making it easy for readers to connect with them on a personal level. The story is full of twists and turns, keeping readers engaged from start to finish. The author also does an excellent job of incorporating elements of adventure and mystery into the plot, which adds to the excitement of the book. One thing that sets this book apart from other travel literature is its focus on the natural world. The island in question is filled with beautiful landscapes and wildlife, and the author does a fantastic job of describing these sights in detail. This makes for a truly immersive reading experience and allows readers to feel like they are right there alongside the characters. Overall, The Island of the Day Before by Bennett's Island is an excellent addition to any travel literature collection. It has everything you could want - well-developed characters, a gripping plot, and stunning descriptions of the natural world. Whether you're looking for an adventure story or simply want to escape into a beautiful new world, this book is sure to satisfy. Category Review: Historical Fiction Circe by Madeline Miller is a fantastic piece of historical fiction that brings the myth of Circe to life in a way that is both engaging and thought-provoking. The author does an excellent job of weaving together elements of Greek mythology, history, and fantasy to create a rich and immersive world that readers can easily get lost in. The story follows Circe, the daughter of Helios and Persephone, as she navigates life on the island of Aeaea after turning Odysseus's men into pigs. The author does an excellent job of exploring themes such as love, power, and identity throughout the book. These themes are woven together in a way that is both engaging and thought-provoking, making for a truly immersive reading experience. One thing that sets this book apart from other historical fiction novels is its focus on Circe's character development. The author does an excellent job of exploring Circe's motivations and desires, allowing readers to connect with her on a personal level. This makes for a truly engaging reading experience and allows readers to feel like they are right there alongside Circe as she navigates life on the island. Overall, Circe by Madeline Miller is an excellent addition to any historical fiction collection. It has everything you could want - well-developed characters, a gripping plot, and thought-provoking themes that will keep readers engaged from start to finish. Whether you're looking for an adventure story or simply want to escape into a beautiful new world, this book is sure to satisfy. Category Review: Historical Nonfiction The Day Before Winter (Bennett's Island) by Bennett's Island is a fascinating piece of historical nonfiction that tells the true story of the 1958 plane crash on Bennett's Island in Newfoundland, Canada. The author does an excellent job of weaving together elements of history and personal accounts to create a rich and immersive world that readers can easily get lost in. The book follows the events leading up to the crash, as well as the aftermath and rescue efforts. The author does an excellent job of exploring themes such as survival, heroism, and tragedy throughout the book. These themes are woven together in a way that is both engaging and thought-provoking, making for a truly immersive reading experience. One thing that sets this book apart from other historical nonfiction novels is its focus on personal accounts. The author does an excellent job of incorporating firsthand accounts from survivors and their families, allowing readers to connect with the people involved in the crash on a personal level. This makes for a truly engaging reading experience and allows readers to feel like they are right there alongside the characters as they navigate life after the crash. Overall, The Day Before Winter (Bennett's Island) by Bennett's Island is an excellent addition to any historical nonfiction collection. It has everything you could want - well-developed characters, a gripping plot, and thought-provoking themes that will keep readers engaged from start to finish. Whether you're looking for an adventure story or simply want to learn more about history, this book is sure to satisfy. Category Review: Local History A Staten Island Love Letter 4: The Forgotten Borough by A Staten Island Love Letter is a fantastic piece of local history that tells the story of Staten Island during the aftermath of the September 11th attacks. The author does an excellent job of weaving together elements of personal accounts, history, and community to create a rich and immersive world that readers can easily get lost in. The book follows the events leading up to and immediately following the attacks, as well as the aftermath and recovery efforts. The author does an excellent job of exploring themes such as resilience, community, and loss throughout the book. These themes are woven together in a way that is both engaging and thought-provoking, making for a truly immersive reading experience. One thing that sets this book apart from other local history novels is its focus on personal accounts. The author does an excellent job of incorporating firsthand accounts from survivors and their families, allowing readers to connect with the people involved in the attacks on a personal level. This makes for a truly engaging reading experience and allows readers to feel like they are right there alongside the characters as they navigate life after the attacks. Overall, A Staten Island Love Letter 4: The Forgotten Borough by A Staten Island Love Letter is an excellent addition to any local history collection. It has everything you could want - well-developed characters, a gripping plot, and thought-provoking themes that will keep readers engaged from start to finish. Whether you're looking for an adventure story or simply want to learn more about your community, this book is sure to satisfy. Category Review: Nature Writing The Light Before Day (Nantucket Legacy) by Nantucket Legacy is a beautiful piece of nature writing that explores the natural world on the island of Nantucket. The author does an excellent job of weaving together elements of personal accounts, history, and ecology to create a rich and immersive world that readers can easily get lost in. The book follows the author's journey as they explore the island and its natural wonders. The author does an excellent job of exploring themes such as conservation, preservation, and appreciation for nature throughout the book. These themes are woven together in a way that is both engaging and thought-provoking, making for a truly immersive reading experience. One thing that sets this book apart from other nature writing novels is its focus on personal accounts. The author does an excellent job of incorporating their own experiences with the natural world on Nantucket, allowing readers to connect with them on a personal level. This makes for a truly engaging reading experience and allows readers to feel like they are right there alongside the author as they explore the island. Overall, The Light Before Day (Nantucket Legacy) by Nantucket Legacy is an excellent addition to any nature writing collection. It has everything you could want - well-developed characters, a gripping plot, and thought-provoking themes that will keep readers engaged from start to finish. Whether you're looking for an adventure story or simply want to escape into a beautiful new world, this book is sure to satisfy. Category Review: Travel Memoir To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is a classic piece of travel memoir that tells the story of young Scout Finch and her family as they navigate life in the small town of Maycomb, Alabama during the Great Depression. The author does an excellent job of weaving together elements of personal accounts, history, and social commentary to create a rich and immersive world that readers can easily get lost in. The book follows Scout and her brother Jem as they grow up in Maycomb and witness firsthand the racial tensions and injustices of their time. The author does an excellent job of exploring themes such as racism, prejudice, and morality throughout the book. These themes are woven together in a way that is both engaging and thought-provoking, making for a truly immersive reading experience. One thing that sets this book apart from other travel memoirs is its focus on personal accounts. The author does an excellent job of incorporating their own experiences with life in the South during the Great Depression, allowing readers to connect with them on a personal level. This makes for a truly engaging reading experience and allows readers to feel like they are right there alongside Scout and Jem as they navigate life in Maycomb. Overall, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is an excellent addition to any travel memoir collection. It has everything you could want - well-developed characters, a gripping plot, and thought-provoking themes that will keep readers engaged from start to finish. Whether you're looking for an adventure story or simply want to learn more about history, this book is sure to satisfy. Category Review: Travel Memoir Never Quit: A Story of Perseverance and Love by Zuni Chopra is a fantastic piece of travel memoir that tells the story of the author's journey as they navigate life in India after moving from Canada. The author does an excellent job of weaving together elements of personal accounts, history, and culture to create a rich and immersive world that readers can easily get lost in. The book follows Zuni Chopra as they explore the vibrant and complex world of India, from its bustling cities to its rural villages. The author does an excellent job of exploring themes such as cultural differences, personal growth, and love throughout the book. These themes are woven together in a way that is both engaging and thought-provoking, making for a truly immersive reading experience. One thing that sets this book apart from other travel memoirs is its focus on personal accounts. The author does an excellent job of incorporating their own experiences with life in India, allowing readers to connect with them on a personal level. This makes for a truly engaging reading experience and allows readers to feel like they are right there alongside Zuni Chopra as they navigate life in India. Overall, Never Quit: A Story of Perseverance and Love by Zuni Chopra is an excellent addition to any travel memoir collection. It has everything you could want - well-developed characters, a gripping plot, and thought-provoking themes that will keep readers engaged from start to finish.