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This was a two month read, began during my July vacation and finished in August. Written in three sections, some was more interesting than others, but overall an engrossing read. #1001Books
#12booksof2024 @andrew65
This was a two month read, began during my July vacation and finished in August. Written in three sections, some was more interesting than others, but overall an engrossing read. #1001Books
#12booksof2024 @andrew65
pickThis is my final completed read of the year and it was a great one. Storm of Steel is a straightforward description of trench warfare in WWI from a German soldier who was wounded multiple times and continued to return to the front until the 7th time after 4 years of fighting. He seldom shirks away from the violence and gore of the battle, yet also expresses respect for the skill of the enemy.
#1001books #memoir #nonfiction #WWI #audiobook
pick#BookedinTime
These are book 2 and 3 of Perry‘s WWI series of 5. Featuring a family who each face the war in their own way with a bit of intrigue, a behind the scenes plot that would change the world and a murder mystery. I like the characters and there‘s enough tension to make me want to read the rest.
@Cuilin @dabbe
pickI devoured this book. Part genealogical mystery, part loving mémoire, part philosophy of war and empire, it was shot through with Palin‘s intelligence and humor. Thanks to my cousin @barbwire for a lovely birthday present.
Three great non-fiction books?
What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions by Randall Munroe (of xkcd)
A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage
“coffeehouses were hotbeds of gossip, rumor, political debate, & satirical discussion. They were also popular venues for chess & backgammon, which were regarded as morally dubious.“
No Man's Land by Wendy Moore
#tlt #ThreeListThursday
