Flight of Dreams: A Novel | 
pickI always wondered about airships..especially what it looked like inside. (Google will show you that) Lawson tells its story with a villain and heroes, up to the moment of explosion. (The luxury of a diner and a smoking room on board seemed unwise and hapless even for the late 1930s.)
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pick⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I loved this book about the final flight of the Hindenburg. Even though we know how the story ends, Lawhon manages to ramp up the tension while setting up a possible theory for how and why it happened.
Turned out to be more nightmare than #Dream. Fascinating discussion with Ariel when it first came out. She's charming and so deep into her research. #Signed. Looking forward to her newest, The Frozen River, for #NewYearNewBooks @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
First meal and set of family is done. My daughter and I exchange books and chocolate on Christmas Eve. This year my daughter‘s boyfriend joined us. I‘m super happy about the books but I‘m over the moon about the bookmark he made me. I know my fellow #Pemberlittens will understand. It also has a lovely P & P charm which I managed to cover up. I think he‘s a keeper…hope the daughter does, too.
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Prompt: DISASTER
Tells of the three-day flight of the Hindenburg and its fire on the third day as it neared its landing spot of Lakehurst, New Jersey.
FLIGHT OF DREAMS is a well-researched and cleverly carried out book about the Hindenburg that will hold your interest.
What a wonderful way to learn more about this historical event. 5/5
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pick⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Yay I finally got a bingo for #bookspinbingo !! This was book No. 10 on my list. This one started off slowly and I wasn‘t sure I was going to like it. But then about a quarter of the way in everyone‘s motives start to form and the story becomes a page turner. This is a fictional account about the people on the Hindenburg flight to NJ before it exploded. There‘s espionage and romance and the Gestapo. I recommend for a different WWII story
#theskyboatsong made me think of the Hindenburg. It looks like a submarine. In the sky. What can I say? 🤷🏼♀️ I loved this book! Lawhon‘s best so far, imo. #soaringscores
This fictionalized account of the Hindenburg was well done. The author researched the victims and tried to portray their days as they traveled across the ocean on the airship. I am still not convinced about what caused the tragedy, but Lawson did a good job laying out possible causes.
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*i could‘ve sworn I already posted this 🤔 I‘m not sure what happened.
pickThis book had been in my TBR list (and shelf) for a couple of years now and finally just decided it was time to read it. I really enjoyed it. I realized I knew next to nothing about The Hindenburg, the passengers or even how it the airship itself worked. I very much enjoyed the writing, the characters and the obvious research that went into telling the story. It's been a little over a week since I read it but the characters are still with me.
pickI belong to the Merrymakers Book Club, and this was our most recent selection. I really enjoyed this book, and I was surprised that a novel about the Hindenburg could have such character development. It certainly is a fun read, and I found myself reading well into the night, which is my way of saying that I loved this book.
pickI probably should have read the physical book instead of the audiobook. At times I struggled to stay focused even though it‘s an interesting story and very well written. The ending was heartbreakingly beautiful. 💔#MountTBR
pickFiction about the final flight of the Hindenburg. I thought it was well done. The characters were diverse and interesting. And I liked the sight mystery element.
pickLoved this historical fiction story about the few days before the 1937 Hindenburg Zeppelin explosion. The author selected a handful of characters to focus her story around. See my review at https://youtu.be/e4Pa5v6SQm4
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My next read, I enjoyed the previous one I read by this author.
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A HARD DAY‘S NIGHT
The Hindenburg definitely made for a “hard day‘s night” and a terrific book.
FLIGHT OF DREAMS tells of the three-day flight of the Hindenburg and its fire on the third day as it neared its landing spot of Lakehurst, New Jersey.
This book is well researched and a wonderful way to learn about this historical event.
https://silversolara.blogspot.com/2016/02/flight-of-dreams-by-ariel-lawhon.html
I went old school with my #BOTM selection! I miss the early days of #BOTM when the choices were really varied and each book seemed well curated. I was slightly tempted by The Perfect Mother but after so many disappointing thrillers, I decided to skip it! I am curious why the choices are up so early?!?!?!
This fictionalization of the last flight of the Hindenburg hooked me from the very beginning. I knew the ending, but Lawhon does an excellent job of imagining how that might have happened. What caused the tragic ending? Was it human error or sabotage? Lawhon‘s research into the actual people on the trip was in depth and they were well portrayed. #werise #aprella
This fictionalization of the last flight of the Hindenburg hooked me from the very beginning. I knew the ending, but Lawhon does an excellent job of imagining how that might have happened. What caused the tragic ending? Was it human error or sabotage? Lawhon‘s research into the actual people on the trip was in depth and they were well portrayed. #werise #aprella
This fictionalization of the last flight of the Hindenburg hooked me from the very beginning. I knew the ending, but Lawhon does an excellent job of imagining how that might have happened. What caused the tragic ending? Was it human error or sabotage? Lawhon‘s research into the actual people on the trip was in depth and they were well portrayed. #werise #aprella
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TODAY'S PROMPT IS: FIRE
Fire reminded me of FLIGHT OF DREAMS by Ariel Lawson.
It is about the Hindenburg.
https://silversolara.blogspot.com/2016/02/flight-of-dreams-by-ariel-lawhon.html
pickI quite enjoyed this fictionalization of the last flight of the Hindenburg. It‘s filled with intrigue, plots, and, of course, tragedy. I feel the author really captured the feelings of the era.
I am almost to 20 hours for #24in48! I‘m hoping to make it all the way to 24. It‘s looking good!
It‘s a bit after 2:30 am here and my eyes are struggling to stay open. I‘m happy with having almost 4 hours complete for #24in48. Good luck, readathoners—I‘ll see you when I wake up!
Well that‘s quite a start! Onward into #24in48, almost 3 hours in for me.
I loved this historical fiction account of the crash of the Hindenburg. It reads as a mystery since there was never a definitive decision on the cause of the crash - human error or terrorism? #aircrashbureau #nuyear
Oh, the weather outside is frightful? Not to worry--because in here it is delightful.
Congratulations on 7777 followers! That was a good catch. 🎰I think my last 5 star read was #FlightofDreams - really good. #7777giveaway
pickA snappy, fiery romp about the Hindenburg. One of my favorite recent historical fiction reads. 😍#GIVEAWAYHISTORICAL
pickThis was my F book for #Litsyatoz and it was a fascinating read. It is historical fiction based on the last flight of the Hindenburg and many of the characters are based on real people that were on that flight. Told from multiple perspectives, this book gives you insight into the lives of crew and passengers alike. Super interesting, it had me Googling more information about this historical tragedy long after putting the book down.
pickSo incredibly good! It‘s a fictional account of the Hindenburg and that final voyage. It was completely engrossing.
And while I'm commenting on all the books on my shelves that I haven't read yet, here's my latest #bookhaul! Most from Book Outlet, the Reacher is from Amazon (I had points). I realized that one reason I allow myself to make these purchases is so I can post a book haul pic! #blameitonlitsy
pickI started this book at the beginning of June for my IRL book club and June went nuts. I finished it today just on time for our meeting Thursday night. Y'all this is SUH GUUUD!!!! The ending is amazing, and no spoilers. Also read the author's notes. It makes the whole experience even better.
Even though I knew what happened to the Hindenburg, I cried in Starbucks finishing this one up. 😭#madeyoucrymonday
I am finding this book just a tad boring! Taking too long to get to the good stuff. Could care less how the beef Wellington is cooked! #gettothepoint #litsyatoz #letterF
Reposting this fascinating fictional account of the Hindenburg disaster. Only $1.99 on Kindle today! Relevant quote for current climate on the background pic of the Blue Angels flying over Lake St. Clair in Michigan. Fortunate to hear Ariel talk about blending her meticulous research with imagined personal stories. Loved being immersed in this novel and learning history, too. Such a gifted writer. Check her out at SheReads.org
This historical fiction novel about the Hindenburg has been on my TBR since last year! So glad it was marked down. #kindledeal #kindle #amazon
pick#womenshistoryreads continues with one of my favorite reads of the past couple years - Ariel Lawhon's riveting FLIGHT OF DREAMS, about the Hindenburg disaster. I was so caught up I yelled DAMMIT ARIEL at one particularly heartbreaking turn of events. Talk about bringing history to life. This one's Exhibit A. #hindenburg #ariellawhon #historicalfiction #histfic
pickFly the Hindenburg with a combination of fact and fiction to its ultimate demise. Part history and part mystery--enjoyed the journey and Lawhon's unique character and story development.
I'm pretty pleased with my February stats. 🤓
Litsy A to Z: 7/26
Litsy Reading Challenge: 2/25
Read Harder Challenge: 3/24
Complete/Catch-up series: 1/5
Retro Rereads: 2/12
Nonfiction Challenge: 2/12
pickThe only thing I really knew about the Hindenburg before reading this book is that it blew up. Lawhon does an excellent job weaving fact and fiction together to create a possible theory for what happened on that ill-fated flight. I really came to love the characters, all real people on the actual flight. I must remember that Starbucks is not the place to finish a book that will make you cry, which is what happened.
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I feel a little strange posting a tub picture but I'm having some Me Time today. I'm not really in a slump but also not picking up my books as much as usual. I have a feeling this one is going to suck me in and be just what I need. 🛁
Dessert first (homemade strawberry milkshake cheesecake) and a new book. TGIF, baby!
#feistyfeb #TBR I keep a 'to read' list of well over a hundred on Goodreads, but this is the pile next to my bed which I often choose my next book from.
