Book Club

[Pentyrchjack]

Leif GW Persson if you like a fictional political detective novel.

The Looming Tower, about precursor to 9/11, if you want a non fictional read.

 

[Muteswan]

Although fiction, have you read James Clavell’s Asian Saga? They are set in the far east and are loosely based on fact but with very good stories. Shôgun is exceptionally good.

 

[Darran]

One of the best books I’ve ever read.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Heroin-Diaries-Year-Life-Shattered/dp/1847392067

 

[JackSomething]

I've only read military history. I've got 'Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches, the Most Powerful Indian Tribe in American History' in my sights, but thinking it may be a bit heavy for my liking.

What you recommending?

Oof, making me think some of these recommendations may be a big lightweight!

1776 by David McCullough is an old favourite. As the title suggests, deals with the early part of the American Revolutionary war. Devoured that poolside years ago and have reread a couple of times.

The First Crusade by Thomas Asbridge, but I've been fascinated by the Crusades since studying them in Uni, so that may colour my opinion. Same goes for Crusaders by Dan Jones.

Rubicon by Tom Holland, about the Roman empire.

I usually enjoy anything by Max Hastings, although I've mostly stuck to his books about the Second World War.

The Walls Have Ears by Helen Fry, about the intelligence operation to glean information from Nazi prisoners of war. She's got another couple more about military intelligence I'm meaning to pick up.

Non-military book, but I was recommended Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin after really enjoying the film Lincoln. It's a weighty tome, but I'm enjoying it at the moment.

 

[Pegojack]

I've only read military history. I've got 'Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches, the Most Powerful Indian Tribe in American History' in my sights, but thinking it may be a bit heavy for my liking.

What you recommending?

If you haven't read it, I highly recommend 'Ghost Soldiers' by Hampton Sides, the true account of a behind the lines rescue mission by US Rangers and Philipine resistance in the Philipines in WW2. They rescued about 500 allied prisoners in imminent danger of execution by the Japs. Incredible story.

 

[TheLoneRanger]

I've only read military history. I've got 'Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches, the Most Powerful Indian Tribe in American History' in my sights, but thinking it may be a bit heavy for my liking.

What you recommending?

"The Earth is Weeping: The Epic Story of the Indian Wars for the American West". (Peter Cozzens)

"Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee" (Dee Brown)

 

[Neath_Jack]

Oof, making me think some of these recommendations may be a big lightweight!

1776 by David McCullough is an old favourite. As the title suggests, deals with the early part of the American Revolutionary war. Devoured that poolside years ago and have reread a couple of times.

The First Crusade by Thomas Asbridge, but I've been fascinated by the Crusades since studying them in Uni, so that may colour my opinion. Same goes for Crusaders by Dan Jones.

Rubicon by Tom Holland, about the Roman empire.

I usually enjoy anything by Max Hastings, although I've mostly stuck to his books about the Second World War.

The Walls Have Ears by Helen Fry, about the intelligence operation to glean information from Nazi prisoners of war. She's got another couple more about military intelligence I'm meaning to pick up.

Non-military book, but I was recommended Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin after really enjoying the film Lincoln. It's a weighty tome, but I'm enjoying it at the moment.

1776 and The Walls Have Ears sound like something I'd enjoy. Diolch!

 

[Neath_Jack]

"The Earth is Weeping: The Epic Story of the Indian Wars for the American West". (Peter Cozzens)

"Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee" (Dee Brown)

Which of those is the better?

 

[Muteswan]

Strictly non-fiction for me butty.

This will be right up your street then BUTTY.
A Strictly non-fiction book.
It’s probably got nice colourful pictures in it for you as well.

 

[Neath_Jack]

This will be right up your street then BUTTY.
A Strictly non-fiction book.
It’s probably got nice colourful pictures in it for you as well.

Not sure if you're having a little joke with me with this post, or whether you are having a pop?

 

[Muteswan]

It is a joke. Sorry, a winky smiley should have been on the end of my post.