On December 7th, 1941 at 7:48am, the Japanese Navy launched an air strike on a United States naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. In the attack more than 2,400 American servicemen were killed forcing the United States into World War II.
To mark the date, we’re making some recommendations today, if you’d like to know more about this event with books that offer an in-depth look into the day, its personal impact and its place in history.

For Reading Addicts Book of the Year 2024
January 6, 2025
For Reading Addicts Book of the Year 2024
Another year has come to a close as fireworks and New Year’s Day mark the…

10 of 2024’s Most Anticipated Reads
January 20, 2024
10 of 2024’s Most Anticipated Reads
The New Year is well and truly underway, and we have some suggestions of some…

The For Reading Addicts Book of the Year 2023
December 28, 2023
The For Reading Addicts Book of the Year 2023
Another year comes to a close, our eleventh running For Reading Addicts, and for the…

Goodreads lists 76 most popular books of the decade – How many have you read?
For me personally, with the darker winter nights feeling ever longer as we head towards…

Are You Willing to Unite Against Book Bans?
March 27, 2023
Are You Willing to Unite Against Book Bans?
The number of banned books has been increasing across the United States in the recent…

Roald Dahl Censorship Creates Grotesque Versions of Classics
February 22, 2023
Roald Dahl Censorship Creates Grotesque Versions of Classics
Puffin decided to bring in 'sensitivity readers' to help edit some of the descriptions in…