Category Archives: Book Reviews

Title: A Guide to Massachusetts Cemeteries, 3rd edition Author: David Allen Lambert Format: Paperback Published: 2018 My Rating: The following review first appeared in the Federation of Genealogical Societies FORUM magazine (Summer 2019); reprinted with permission. This post contains affiliate links. First published in 2002, […]

Title: The Family Tree Italian Genealogy Guide Author: Melanie D. Holtz  Format: Paperback Published: 2017 My Rating: The following review first appeared in the Federation of Genealogical Societies FORUM magazine (Spring 2019); reprinted with permission. This post does contain affiliate links. The Family Tree Italian […]

Title: In Their Words: A Genealogist’s Translation Guide to Polish, German, Latin, and Russian Documents, Volume 4: German Author: William F. Hoffman & Jonathan D. Shea Format: Paperback Published: 2017 My Rating: The following review first appeared in the Federation of Genealogical Societies FORUM magazine […]

Title: Or Go Down in Flame: A Navigator’s Death Over Schweinfurt Author: W. Raymond Wood Format: Hardcover Published: 2013 My Rating: On October 14, 1943, otherwise known as “Black Thursday” to the United States Eighth Air Force, nearly 300 bombers set out on a mission […]

Title: The Family Tree Cemetery Field Guide Author: Joy Neighbors Format: Hardcover, Kindle Published: 2017 My Rating: The following review first appeared in the Federation of Genealogical Societies FORUM magazine (Fall 2018); reprinted with permission. Cemeteries are one of many resources genealogists should consult as […]

Title: The Family Tree Historical Newspapers Guide Author: James M. Beidler Format: Paperback, Kindle Published: 2018 My Rating: The following review first appeared in the Federation of Genealogical Societies FORUM magazine (Fall 2018); reprinted with permission. Newspapers are an important resource for genealogists. Yet, even […]

Title: The Family Tree Irish Genealogy Guide Author: Claire Santry Format: Paperback, Kindle Published: 2017 My Rating: The following review first appeared in the Federation of Genealogical Societies FORUM magazine (Summer 2018); reprinted with permission. The Family Tree Irish Genealogy Guide provides a wealth of […]

Title: Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist’s Guide Author: Diana Elder, with Nicole Dyer Format: Paperback, Kindle Published: 2018 My Rating: The following review first appeared in the Federation of Genealogical Societies FORUM magazine (Summer 2018); reprinted with permission. If you’re looking for a research […]