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The Winds of War and Remembrance, both by Herman Wouk, are historically accurate accounts of the German exterminations of Jews, gypsies, and others considered undesibles by the Nazis during World War II. Both novels have very well defined characters involved in the Pacific and European theaters of war. And both were made into mini-series. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Covenant by James Michner is a very well written historical novel set in South Africa. Backgrounds are presented for the early nomadic peoples, the ancient city of Zimbabwe, the tribal and Boer wars, the vineyards, cape architecture, and the divisions caused by apartheid. Generations of English, Dutch, and black families are detailed through the history. With a cup of hot chocolate, this book makes for perfect rainy afternoon reading. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Atlas, Schmatlas is the perfect gift for an armchair traveler with a sense of humor. Author Craig Robinson is not a geographer but has a collection of snow globes from far-flung places. "Atlas, Schmatlas" has whimsical illustrations, delightful reading, and no plot to follow so it can be set down and picked up without trying to remember what the story line entailed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]