by Kristin Holt | May 3, 2016 | Articles
Amazon selected ISLAND OF VICEĀ as one of the Top 100 books of 2012; it also selected it as one of the Top Ten history books of the year. I purchased three editions: hardback, audible, and kindle; listened to the audio edition (15 hours, 28 minutes), reread much of the kindle edition and hardback.
From an amateur historian viewpoint–and my fascination with all things late 19th century–this nonfiction title deserves five stars. I learned so very much from every chapter, found myself so ever much better informed about the 1890’s in politics, the Reform Movement (Progressive Era). Review contains two pages of images from the hardback and kindle editions.
by Kristin Holt | Dec 9, 2015 | Articles
Book Reviews make ALL the difference in helping authors (especially independent authors)– but I’ve heard many avid readers express a lack of confidence about writing reviews. Readers might be comfy explaining to a friend what they enjoyed about a book they’ve just read, but when it comes to writing a review, they’re lost. I’ve provided 9 succinct guidelines to make writing a helpful book review easy, simple, and sure to please! Includes reasons why reviews help other readers find books and the importance of reviews in helping your favorites succeed.
by Kristin Holt | Dec 6, 2015 | Articles
You might have readers on your gift-giving list, but have you considered adding a favorite author or two?
Twelve simple “gifts” that will mean the world to an author! These genuine gifts of the heart are easy, simple, and for the most part cost no money.
by Kristin Holt | Sep 20, 2015 | Articles
HISTORY OF THE TELEPHONE is an incredibly readable resource. Entertaining, enlightening, an historic gem. I delved right in, entirely unaware that it had been written more than 100 years ago. It reads with the same clarity and ease as if it had been written recently, and by a gifted historian. It’s that insanely well-written.
by Kristin Holt | Sep 14, 2015 | Articles
My book review of the title: The Pony Express: The History and Legacy of America’s Most Famous Mail Service, by Charles River Editors, the audio version. This title is available in several formats. 4 out of 5 stars. I list the top 5 things I learned about the Pony Express while listening to this book.
