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Si @historybookreads.bsky.social · 1d

Good point, thanks.
I have amended my review to include the following months too.

Yes goes through to the May and then Saul's Epilogue turns briefly to Sicily.

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Si @historybookreads.bsky.social · 1d

I've been gradually reducing my book reviewing commitments in readiness for October's planned changes at work.
Delighted then to have just finished this highlight of my reading in 2025. #histbookchat

Please find below a link to my book review.

historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/10/tuni...

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Si @historybookreads.bsky.social · 3d

This latest book from @grubstreetuk.bsky.social reveals another excellent selection of first-hand accounts from RAF personel.
#histbookchat

Please find below a link to my book review.
historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/10/raf-...

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Si @historybookreads.bsky.social · 6d

Publication day for Andrew Morton's 'Winston And The Windsors'.
A fantastic account of W.C's relationship with the monarchy through two world wars & an abdication.
One of my books of the year! #histbookchat

Please find below a link to my review.
historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/10/wins...

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Si @historybookreads.bsky.social · 12d

The family village back in Lincolnshire has a pillbox in a farmer's field. I learnt a few years ago that my Great Uncle was in the Home Guard there. I like to think that he must have been in that box at some point.

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Si @historybookreads.bsky.social · 12d

Luckily I now have a few days off that coincides with Storm Amy's arrival.
For this #histbookchat and weekend, I shall be reading & reviewing a new book that I cannot tell you about! ??🤫??
It is excellent so far & under a publicity embargo until next week.
So a photo of my most recent purchase. 📚

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Si @historybookreads.bsky.social · Sep 12

This new book is packed with useful WWII related information. From army ranks and units, to operational names and soldier's slang. #histbookchat

Please find below a link to my book review.
historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/09/brit...

BRITISH ARMY TERMINOLOGY & ABBREVIATIONS

BRITISH ARMY TERMINOLOGY & ABBREVIATIONS By LT COL DICK TAYLOR. As well as being the Royal Armoured Corps official historian, L...

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Si @historybookreads.bsky.social · Sep 8

My latest read, courtesy of @scriptbooks.bsky.social, is written by the chief German intelligence officer during the time surrounding D-Day.
Please find below a link to my book review. #histbookchat

historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/09/norm...

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Si @historybookreads.bsky.social · Sep 6

The future of the former Lincolnshire RAF base at Woodhall Spa is still up in the air.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

MoD pauses sale of former RAF Woodhall Spa site

RAF Woodhall Spa closed in 2003, with local councils expressing interest in the site.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Si @historybookreads.bsky.social · Sep 6

Lancaster sculpture near Lincoln to be installed this weekend.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Norton Disney Lancaster bomber sculpture to be installed this weekend

The sculpture's wings will be taken to Norton Disney on Saturday, with police providing an escort.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Si @historybookreads.bsky.social · Sep 5

This year I've cleared 2 of 4 boxes from the garage. Books that included impulse buys, cheap second-hand finds or those where the cover tempted me.
So many have proved disappointing, so by 75-100 pages it's on to the next. Harsh but they had a chance.

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Si @historybookreads.bsky.social · Sep 5

Can we run a poll? 😂

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Si @historybookreads.bsky.social · Sep 5

A great book, enjoy.

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Grub Street Publishing @grubstreetuk.bsky.social · Sep 4

Last night saw the launch of 'The Shy Assassin' by Black Robertson at Aces High Gallery. A good time was had by all!

We have limited signed copies available on our website now: grubstreet.co.uk/product/the-...

From left to right: Author Black Robertson, Publisher John Davies (standing) and fellow Grub Street author Andy Saunders holding an opened copy of 'The Shy Assassin'.

Author Black Robertson signing a copy of 'The Shy Assassin' on a table covered in a red tablecloth alongside more copies of 'The Shy Assassin' and his other book 'Flying through the Ranks'.

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Si @historybookreads.bsky.social · Sep 4

New arrival for review courtesy of @scriptbooks.bsky.social
Major Friedrich Hayn was a German intelligence chief stationed in Normandy at the time of the D-Day landings.
#histbookchat

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Si @historybookreads.bsky.social · Sep 1

Lists are a must have. Mostly so I don't buy the same book twice.

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Si @historybookreads.bsky.social · Sep 1

With my memory, I would probably be looking for a quote in the wrong book! 😂

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Si @historybookreads.bsky.social · Sep 1

Tired eyes of an evening have put a huge dent in a pre-bedtime read.

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Si @historybookreads.bsky.social · Sep 1

I don't think I've asked this question on here before.

As we start a new month. Do you set yourself regular reading targets, or note how much you have read?
With irregular shift patterns nowadays I have had to learn to accept that my daily reading time will fluctuate.
#histbookchat

a stack of books on a table with a cup of tea on the table

ALT: a stack of books on a table with a cup of tea on the table

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Si @historybookreads.bsky.social · Aug 31

This coming week sees @grubstreetuk.bsky.social publication of the remarkable & unknown story of one of 'the few'. A Spitfire ace who would later also fly on bombing raids. #histbookchat

Please find below a link to my book review.
historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/08/the-...

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Si @historybookreads.bsky.social · Aug 29

Those were great days, Brian.

a cartoon of a woman sitting in a pile of books with the words " i want to read all the books "

ALT: a cartoon of a woman sitting in a pile of books with the words " i want to read all the books "

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Si @historybookreads.bsky.social · Aug 29

Early shifts this week, but I have still managed to get halfway through this excellent book, which is published next week by @grubstreetuk.bsky.social.
Definitely one to look out for. #histbookchat

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Si @historybookreads.bsky.social · Aug 28

It's either sell that, or the yacht berthed at Monaco. 😂

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Si @historybookreads.bsky.social · Aug 27

Full of history.
Quiet island location.
Plenty of rooms to fill with books. 📚

Just the 💰 side to sort out then. #histbookchat

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Isle of Rum's Kinloch Castle on sale for offers over £750,000

A previous sale of the historic castle, involving a millionaire businessman, collapsed two years ago.

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Si @historybookreads.bsky.social · Aug 26

A bookmark with a little changeable dial showing emojis could help share that reader's thoughts on said book without breaking the silence protocol.
👍👎🥰😏🤯🤬

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