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Bi-Monthly Reads: August 11 What I am reading and listening to this week.

Just sharing what I’ve finished, what I’m currently diving into, and what’s coming up next. Plus, a peek at some great podcasts I’ve been enjoying lately.

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My latest post on how Four Red Sweaters influenced and inspired me.

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James Holland book Sicily 43

I've read books that dealt with the Mediterranean theater of WW2/SWW, but I haven't read much directly focused on the Italian campaign. I'm starting here, with Sicily.

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Two books. LH. The Rocket Men, Robert Kurson, Random House 2018 RH Apollo 8, Jeffrey Kluger, Henry Holt & Co. 2017

To honour the late Jim Lovell. THE boldest Apollo mission was Apollo 8. Just the CSM, no LM lifeboat. #photofriday #histbookchat.

A HISTORY OF ANCIENT EGYPT VOLUME 3 FROM THE SHEPHERD KINGS TO THE END OF THE THEBAN MONARCHY — John Romer -

I'm excited that I'm FINALLY getting around to reading the third volume in John Romer's "A History of Ancient Egypt."

"A History of Ancient Egypt, Volume 3: From the Shepherd Kings to the End of the Theban Monarchy."

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A woman of no importance,Sonia Purnell

Browsing in the US, I've noticed a lot of new titles that aren't prominent on the shelves in the UK. Picked up Sonia Purnell's title from the Owl & Turtle bookshop in Camden, ME. #histbookchat

Trip to Amsterdam for Pride 25 and tonnes of fun - there was a #BirthdayGift from my daughter!! #WhatAreYouReading #BookReviews #20thCenturyHistory #MilitaryHistory #AvGeek #AviationHistory #AmericanHistory #JapaneseImperialHistory #PacificWar #JapaneseHistory #HistBookChat @jamesmscott.bsky.social

2/ Also took the time to have a bit of a clear out and managed to sell £60 worth of books...before swiftly buying two books from the seller 😅

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Cover of Shattered Lands by Sam Dalrymple

#Histbookchat Currently reading the incredibly good “Shattered Lands” by Sam Dalrymple (son of @willdalrymple.bsky.social) The brutality of violence between humans over land & religions was horrific. So pleased we’ve moved on from such barbarism in the 21st Century…

Sorry for the delayed #HistBookChat - it's been a lovely week of reading, book-selling and book-buying!

I was very pleased to pick up a copy of "Assault Brigade" this week. It's been a while since I've brought any Australian military history, so I'm really looking forward to this.

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It’s Starbucks Saturday! The series where I share what I am drinking and reading. I am having an iced espresso and reading The Spy and The Traitor.

I also want to know what do you have planned to read and drink today?

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YouTube video by Jeffrey Reads History Nonfiction Audiobooks under 10 hours to get in before the summer ends

August is always a transitional month. Many of us are leaving the summer mode, and heading into the back to school mode. With that, here are 10 books that are also good audiobooks that are 10 hours or so or less.

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New Substack Post!

A few months ago I reread Nuclear War by Anne Jacobsen. It really made me think, and it gave information that I wasn’t sure what to do with.

So if you are interested in reading this book, and it’s not for everyone, here is what would happen in the first hour.
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Thanks! I think it was pretty solid. I have some good ones lined up for August as well.

What are you reading right now?

Reading Wrap Up The books I read in July 2025

What did you read in the month of July? Did you have a favorite?

I had a pretty good reading journey for the month of July. Here is a breakdown of what I read and a short review of each book.

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Thanks!

I just did! I was going humming through the content there. It’s so good!

I would agree. It definitely does.

Great review! I really enjoyed it

YouTube video by Bookies! Bookies! Reflections & Book Review of The Spy and the Traitor by Ben MacIntyre! History At Its Best!

That is an excellent question. The last third of the book is a thrill ride for sure.

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YouTube video by Jeffrey Reads History August Hopefuls 2025

What books do you plan on prioritizing in August?
Here are a few books that I am planning on or hopefully reading in August.

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YouTube video by Jeffrey Reads History July 2025 Reading Wrap Up

Its time for July Reading Wrap Up. What books did you read in July, and did you have a favorite? Here is what I have read, and enjoyed during July.

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Here is what I am hopefully reading in August. What do you have planned to read?

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New Substack post. I walking with a friend of mine about Anne Jaconsen’s book Nuclear war. So it got me thinking about it. So I thought I would reflect what means to me.

Have you read this book? What are your thoughts?

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I am going to continue reading Vietnam by Max Hastings. I am hoping to finish this by the end of august

Happy Friday! Welcome to the month of August. What do you have planned to read this weekend?
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I had such a great reading month! How about you? Did you have a favorite book or his month? Mine probably would be War Against All Puerto Ricans and How the Word is Passed.

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YouTube video by Jeffrey Reads History Two Book Reviews

Reviews of a Revolution and a Peace Treaty

Here are two books I read this month that were so good.

The first was the Double Shots and Historic Plots books club book for July 1919: Six Months that Changed the world.
The second book is War Against all Puerto Ricans.

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I really like it. He’s a great storyteller. I find him very similar to Adam Higginbotham’s style.

The double shots and Historic Plots book club on fable will be reading London Under by Peter Ackroyd. We will start this on Aug. 1. If you are looking for a history focused book club check us out.

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