6 Reads to Learn More About WWII
March 8, 2023
WWII and the aftermath is a period of history that we find we simply can’t learn enough about. Whether you’re in the mood for to learn some new facts and… READ MORE
Tag: Alan Hlad
Librarians and Espionage
February 21, 2023
by Alan Hlad Did you know that librarians served as spies? I must admit, I knew little—prior to conducting research for The Book Spy—about the valor of the men and… READ MORE
Reading Refresh Challenge, Books With History You Might Not Know
January 16, 2023
Dive into history you might not have learned about with these book recs and complete one of the prompts from our Reading Refresh Challenge! The Confidante by Christopher C. Gorham… READ MORE
Q&A With Alan Hlad
November 11, 2022
What’s your favorite time period in history to write about? World War II. If the main character of Churchill’s Secret Messenger book was stranded on a desert island, what 3… READ MORE
For The Dogs
May 18, 2022
by Alan Hlad Watch as Alan Hlad visits the Spanish National Organization for the Blind (ONCE) in Madrid, and read about world’s first guide dog training school for the blind… READ MORE
Travel the World With These 5 Books
February 28, 2022
At the end of a long day of work, logging off your third Zoom call of the day, looking out the window at your snowy yard, you may begin thinking… READ MORE
A Note from Alan Hlad, Author of Churchill’s Secret Messenger
April 20, 2021
Dear Readers, I’ve always been intrigued by World War II mysteries. Churchill’s Secret Messenger was inspired by the valiant women of Winston Churchill’s Secret Army, and a daring Royal Air… READ MORE
True History Inspiring Fiction
April 13, 2021
By Alan Hlad Dear Readers, I’ve always been intrigued by World War II mysteries. Churchill’s Secret Messenger was inspired by the valiant women of Winston Churchill’s Secret Army, and a… READ MORE
Did You Know? by Alan Hlad
June 23, 2019
Did You Know? Homing pigeons played an important role in World War II! Here are just a few of the remarkable, and true, things I uncovered during my research for… READ MORE
A Fern Michaels Book For Every Mood