The Last Letter is a deeply emotional romance that has themes of love, loss, grief and healing. The story is about Ella, a single mother of twins, and Beckett, a soldier and best friend of Ella’s brother, Ryan. The book starts with a tragedy. Ryan is deployed overseas and asks Beckett to look out for his sister and her children if anything happens. When Ryan is killed, Beckett fulfills his promise and travels to Colorado to find Ella, but he doesn’t reveal his true identity.
Harry Turtledove's Give Me Back My Legions! is an action-packed historical novel set in an alternate timeline where the Roman Empire never fully conquered the Germanic tribes. The plot centers on the dramatic clash between the Roman legions, led by the historical figure Publius Quinctilius Varus, and the Germanic coalition, led by Arminius, in the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest.
Set in the future, the United States is now divided into two: the Republic and the Colonies. Constantly at war with its neighbor, the Republic has adopted a highly militarized state where kids are trained to be soldiers from a young age. June, a military prodigy from an elite family, has everything set for life. Day, a homeless kid trying to keep his poor family alive, happens to be the most-wanted criminal in the Republic.
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang is a gripping fantasy novel that follows the journey of Rin, a war orphan with a burning desire to escape her impoverished existence. After acing a prestigious military examination, Rin gains admission to the elite Sinegard military academy, where she discovers her extraordinary shamanic powers. As tensions escalate between the Nikara Empire and the Federation of Mugen, Rin becomes embroiled in a brutal war that mirrors the historical conflicts of China.
Lone Survivor is a true eyewitness account of Operation Redwing written by SEAL Marcus Luttrell. In it, he tells the remarkable and tragic story of how he became the only surviving member of SEAL team ten. Near the beginning of the book, to help explain the phenomenal stamina, strength, and courage SEALs have, the author describes his experiences in SEAL training.
