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

The English Corsair
by Kevin J. Glynn
Who you know and what skills you have play important roles in whether you succeed or fail in Elizabethan England. Robert Lawson finds himself walking a thin rope after returning home from a failed expedition to capture Spanish treasure. Given a rare opportunity to regain firmer footing, he dares not refuse the proposal but sometimes fortune provides unexpected opportunities. He just has to be savvy enough to survive them.
(Historical Fiction: Pirates & Privateers)

The Irish Privateer
by Regan Walker
Patriotism and liberty run deep in the O'Brien family, and Jeremiah is one of the first men in Machias, Maine to deliver a boost of morale to colonial militias when he and others capture a British ship on the eve of revolution. A new immigrant to the village, Lizzy Ferguson demonstrates her solidarity on the home front, and it isn't long before the two stand united in forging a new country. But war and the English have long memories, and sooner or later they will seek retribution against Machias and Jeremiah in particular.
(Historical Fiction: Pirates & Privateers)

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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