The History Book Club discussion

Hi Michael, another very good author covering military history. If you ever wanted to read something on the Falklands War then Max Hastings wrote a very decent account:

by Max Hastings

Hi 'Aussie Rick' thanks for that Ive added it to my to read list :)

Sorry about that :)

All good mate :)

I won’t go too more off topic here but let me know if you get the chance to read/listen to it and if you enjoy it as I know of two other very good books by a different author on this subject covering the British and then the Argentinean point of view that are great accounts.

Will do I'm always on the look out for books on the Falklands. A to read subject for me.

I have started both:

The Warrior Elite: The Forging of SEAL Class 228 by Dick Couch (no photo)

and

That Others May Live: The True Story of a PJ, a Member of America's Most Daring Rescue Force by Jack Brehm (no photo)


I've been on an Special Ops reading jag lately, it's absolutly fascinating what these men go thru to save lives (especially in the PJ's case). I am growing a HUGE respect for the Armed forces, amazing what knowledge will do!

Kristi,

Please add book covers, author's photo when available and the author's link which you have done very well.

Dick Couch

Jack Brehm

sorry, I thought I clicked the "Cover" link button. I'll pay more attention next time.

No problem Kristi.

Just started reading
by Paul 'Bommer' Grahame
as well Ive started listening to
by Jon Lee Anderson

by Simon Conway

On a role at the moment next book is
by Erik Larson

I have heard a lot of good things about this book.

Just started reading by Dan Mills

Just started this yesterday. A bit unlike me to read two historical fiction in a row but a couple of friends recently recommended this and it's set in my home city written by a local author. It should be easy to figure out if he did his homework! Set during WWII and centers on a relationship between a young Chinese boy, his family, and his relationship with a Japanese girl.

by Jamie Ford

I enjoyed both the Eric Larson, Michael, and the Jamie Ford, Alisa. For entirely different reasons, obviously. My current read is

Kate Grenville

I very much enjoyed her , a Man Booker nominee.

Thanks Elizabeth. It's been on my list for a long time but in the end I decided to skip it. Alisa, please tell me what you think when you're done.
Thanks,
André

Michael wrote: "Just started reading by Dan Mills"

Hi Michael, that's another book I have sitting waiting to be read, let me know what you think once you have finished it as I'm keen to know.

I've just picked up and started reading my copy of "Fur, Fortune, and Empire" by Eric Jay Dolin which is a history of the fur trade in America.

by Eric Jay Dolin

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "Michael wrote: "Just started reading by Dan Mills"

Hi Michael, that's another book..."

Will do 'Aussie Rick' I am still doing Nightshift so I should finish it off rather quick. Got to love getting paid to read, nothin else to do after all the inmates are asleep :)

Life is a bitch for some eh! :)

Starting Barbara W. Tuchman
and also this historical fiction read

Barbara Kingsolver

I recomend it
Stéphane Courtois

Just starting Jennifer Homans

by Rick Remender

I've just started listening to by Robert Greenberg during those sleepless nights with the baby. So far (2 lectures in) it is really good.

Yes, Greenberg's lectures are quite good.

Michael wrote: "'Aussie Rick' wrote: "Michael wrote: "Just started reading by Dan Mills"

Hi Michae..."

Hi 'Aussie Rick' just finished reading

by Dan Mills not a bad book at all. Not as much sniper info as I was expecting but still a real action pack read.

For my next read I have started
by John Nichol

Hi Michael, thanks for the update, I think you'll enjoy (well I hope you do) your current book "Medic". I thought it had some great stories of men and womens bravery that you don't always hear about.

by John Nichol

I've just started reading; "Memoirs of the Principle Events in the Campaigns of North Holland and Egypt; Together with a Brief Description of the Islands of Crete, Rhodes, Syracuse, Minorca, and the Voyage in the Mediterranean" by Major Francis Maule (late of the 2nd, or Queen's Regiment, and on the staff of the Severn District). Don't you just love those old titles! This book was first published in 1816.


(no cover) Memoirs/Principal Events in Campaigns of by Francis Maule

Whilst on the subway to work this morning, I began reading the following book by Robert W. Merry that I had purchased a few days ago.



James K. Polk is one of America's lesser known Presidents. Yet, during his one term in office, he was responsible for making the United States into a continental power through the acquisition of the Oregon Territory from Great Britain and half of Mexico's national territory as a result of the 1846-48 Mexican-American War.

Thanks, Komet it looks like a good book. Historians give him high marks because he went into his administration with set goals and met them all (including getting Texas).

Don't forget to link to the author as well:

Robert W. Merry

I just got by Julia Whitty and have also started by Robert Dallek. Both should be good reads, though the JFK book is pretty long.

Kirsten wrote: "I just..."

I really enjoyed the Dalleck book; you really appreciate his illnesses in this book.

by Robert Dallek

Mixing up the reading pile trying to decide what to read next. I *think* I have narrowed it down to these three choices:
byR.A. Scotti
byAgnes Humbert
by Tom Standage

I have a hard time reading more than one book at a time. Tough choice, eh?

Definitely a tough choice. They all look like good reads.

Hi Alisa, go for "Basilica:! :)


by R.A. Scotti

I've just started Adrian Tinniswood's latest book; "Pirates of Barbary".

by Adrian Tinniswood

Thanks Aussie Rick, for the encouragement. Funny, I was looking at it last night thinking it would be a good next choice. I'll probably start it tonight!
R.A. Scotti

Only one book at a time?! How can you concentrate on it?

Kirsten fair question. I usually have so much other stuff going on with work and my personal life that I hate to have more than one book going at a time, if nothing more than for continuity. Once I get started I like to plow through it in big chunks of time so easier for me to focus on the topic that way.

Hello Everyone,
I am reading a book called: "War in the Woods: Combating the Marijuana Cartels on America's Public Lands. http://www.amazon.com/War-Woods-Comba...

California Fish & Game Wardens, the unsung heroes of our national wild lands, are the first line of defense.

A "Must Read" to better understand the dedication & sacrifice these Law Enforcement Officers are making in order to protect our Wild Lands & Natural Resources from Foreign Drug Cartels.

Regulo:

Interesting book. Don't forget to add the author after the book cover.

by John Nores Jr.

Alisa-fair enough. I was just curious because if I only read one book at once, I get bored and can't focus on it.

I am currently reading Ron Chernow's book; "Washington: A Life".


by Ron Chernow

I am currently reading

by Michael Hirsh (no photo)

It's a really great book...

Starting Ivan Doig

Tell us how it goes, A.R. It is also on my "to-read" list.

I started:
by Steven M. Gillon

Currenly reading The Irony of American History

Thanks, Zach.

Don't forget to add book cover and author photo (if any) and author link:

Reinhold Niebuhr