Pirates and Privateers

Avast there! The Bookaneer sails the high sea in search of books of interest to pirates young and old. Feel free to browse the latest reviewed titles or click on the links below to access reviews of specific genres and subjects.

A special note to authors and publicists

Since 1993, I've been reviewing books for a variety of publications. Initially, those publications included Appraisal: Science Books for Young People, The Book Report, VOYA, Library Media Connection, and School Library Journal. Later, I reviewed books online for Ivy Quill Reviews, Simply E-Books, and Discovering Diamonds. Today, my reviews appear in Historical Novels Review and Goodreads.com.

At Pirates and Privateers, I review fiction and nonfiction books for children or adults. These volumes primarily deal with piracy, privateering, navies, and the maritime world. Most stories and histories are set in the past prior to 1900, although I occasionally venture into more recent times and future scenarios. Pirates and Privateers is open to submissions, so if you would me to consider reviewing your latest book, please contact me.

The Bookaneer's Latest Reviews

A Merciful Sea
by Katie Daysh
The Courtney-Nightingale trilogy closes with this story that explores being figuratively cast adrift without an anchor before finding out one's true path. Commander Courtney must find his place aboard a new ship of the line where he has no official duties and where trouble plagues both his captain and the crew. He also faces a life-altering decision. Back on the Isle of Wight, former Captain Nightingale faces haunting memories and the fact that he is an outsider among the islanders. The unrest he encounters and the threats aimed at his beloved Courtney complicate the truths he must face and the decisions he must make.
(Nautical Fiction)

Don't Disturb the Pirate!
by Rhiannon Findlay
illustrated by Siân Roberts
A puppy goes missing. He has to be found. Search the island for clues and his trail. Just DO NOT disturb the pirate!
(Books for young pirates)

Story Spinners
by Cassandra Federman
Sisters fight. Especially when they're total opposites. But one argument goes too far and the punishment is severe. Cooperate or no more phones, tablets, etc. Maybe if they keep the baby quiet, they can just sleep until Mom relents. Telling a fairy tale may help . . . if the sisters can agree on what makes the perfect story!
(Books for Young Pirates: Graphic Novels)

The Adriatic Affair
by Jennifer N. Sellitti
A steamer and a barque collide in the dark of night. One continues on her way, not bothering to check to see if the other is all right. One hundred fourteen passengers and crew die in this hit-and-run at sea. Even more astounding is what happens after the survivors are rescued.
(Disasters, Mutinies, & Shipwrecks)

The Bookaneer's Treasure Chests of Reviews

Books for Young Pirates
(picture books)

Books for Pirate Apprentices
(chapter, middle grade, young adult books)

Books for Adult Pirates ~ Fiction

Books for Adult Pirates ~ Nonfiction

A special note to readers

The United States Federal Trade Commission has issued guidelines for online reviewers, which include disclosing to you that publishers, publicists, and authors send me review books and media for free. Sometimes I request these review copies; sometimes I do not. In either case, I am free to choose whether or not I publish a review of these items, although the sender hopes that I will do so. After I have read these submissions, I add the free review copies to my personal library collection, donate them to libraries or other worthy causes, or use them as prizes I award to contest winners. If anyone wishes to know what I did with a specific title reviewed here, I'll be happy to disclose that information.

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