Thursday, May 22, 2014

Reading to remember: Memorial Day

Nonfiction gives us a unique window into the lives of others, including connecting us with soldiers from the past and present. As we honor and remember those who died while serving in the armed forces this Memorial Day, we've put together a list with some inspiring stories to share.

memorialdaycompiledvPowerful first-person accounts form the backbone of the narrative nonfiction list below. Click on each title to learn more or read a sample.

The Guns of August

Unbroken

Women Heroes of World War II

I am a Seal Team Six Warrior

Courage has no Color

Fearless

1861: The Civil War Awakening

Into the Fire

Code Name Pauline

You are Not Forgotten

The Monuments Men

Ghosts of War

Code Talker

Lone Survivor

Double Victory

 

**Some titles may have limited regional or platform availability.

Laura Ruttig is an Account Executive at OverDrive.

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