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Reader & reviewer of books on the second world war. 📚
Placed in charge of the weekly grocery shop at Tesco this evening and of course stopped off at the books section.
Very surprised on opening this book to find it signed by the late Mr Forsyth!
No sticker on cover to say so and the rest were also signed.
Very surprised on opening this book to find it signed by the late Mr Forsyth!
No sticker on cover to say so and the rest were also signed.
November 29, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Placed in charge of the weekly grocery shop at Tesco this evening and of course stopped off at the books section.
Very surprised on opening this book to find it signed by the late Mr Forsyth!
No sticker on cover to say so and the rest were also signed.
Very surprised on opening this book to find it signed by the late Mr Forsyth!
No sticker on cover to say so and the rest were also signed.
Been chipping away at this over the past week & was using a day off to push on, but I've given up. Of the 260 pages of narrative, the mission doesn't start until page 140. This followed chapter after chapter of introducing key figures.
Sorry Max, but Damien's is far more thrilling.
#histbookchat
Sorry Max, but Damien's is far more thrilling.
#histbookchat
November 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Been chipping away at this over the past week & was using a day off to push on, but I've given up. Of the 260 pages of narrative, the mission doesn't start until page 140. This followed chapter after chapter of introducing key figures.
Sorry Max, but Damien's is far more thrilling.
#histbookchat
Sorry Max, but Damien's is far more thrilling.
#histbookchat
Sorry Daily Mail, I'm afraid it doesn't. #histbookchat
November 27, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Sorry Daily Mail, I'm afraid it doesn't. #histbookchat
A busy week awaits, so a relaxing weekend beforehand allowed me to get through this excellent illustrated book.
@scriptbooks.bsky.social
#histbookchat
Please find below a link to my book review.
historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/11/germ...
@scriptbooks.bsky.social
#histbookchat
Please find below a link to my book review.
historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/11/germ...
November 23, 2025 at 7:36 PM
A busy week awaits, so a relaxing weekend beforehand allowed me to get through this excellent illustrated book.
@scriptbooks.bsky.social
#histbookchat
Please find below a link to my book review.
historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/11/germ...
@scriptbooks.bsky.social
#histbookchat
Please find below a link to my book review.
historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/11/germ...
Just finished over my early morning coffee.
Roger's research included access to German archives & so provides some much needed balance to the usual Allied perspective.
With many shorter chapters, it allowed for a broader range to be covered.
Highly readable & certainly recommended.
#histbookchat
Roger's research included access to German archives & so provides some much needed balance to the usual Allied perspective.
With many shorter chapters, it allowed for a broader range to be covered.
Highly readable & certainly recommended.
#histbookchat
November 21, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Just finished over my early morning coffee.
Roger's research included access to German archives & so provides some much needed balance to the usual Allied perspective.
With many shorter chapters, it allowed for a broader range to be covered.
Highly readable & certainly recommended.
#histbookchat
Roger's research included access to German archives & so provides some much needed balance to the usual Allied perspective.
With many shorter chapters, it allowed for a broader range to be covered.
Highly readable & certainly recommended.
#histbookchat
I'm a huge admirer of Hugh's Dunkirk book, but personally I struggle to keep an interest when a book's narrative is constantly interrupted to quote from first hand accounts.
Clearly well written and a huge book for the money, but sadly just not for me.
#histbookchat
Clearly well written and a huge book for the money, but sadly just not for me.
#histbookchat
November 19, 2025 at 7:49 AM
I'm a huge admirer of Hugh's Dunkirk book, but personally I struggle to keep an interest when a book's narrative is constantly interrupted to quote from first hand accounts.
Clearly well written and a huge book for the money, but sadly just not for me.
#histbookchat
Clearly well written and a huge book for the money, but sadly just not for me.
#histbookchat
Four years ago on a beautiful November day. Whilst we stood in Guy Gibson's office at RAF Scampton, a Red Arrow taxied past.
November 18, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Four years ago on a beautiful November day. Whilst we stood in Guy Gibson's office at RAF Scampton, a Red Arrow taxied past.
@midgegillies.bsky.social reveals the remarkable stories of the early female pilots risking it all to cross the Atlantic.
Another top read for 2025. #histbookchat
Please find below a link to my book review.
historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/11/atla...
Another top read for 2025. #histbookchat
Please find below a link to my book review.
historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/11/atla...
November 17, 2025 at 7:09 PM
@midgegillies.bsky.social reveals the remarkable stories of the early female pilots risking it all to cross the Atlantic.
Another top read for 2025. #histbookchat
Please find below a link to my book review.
historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/11/atla...
Another top read for 2025. #histbookchat
Please find below a link to my book review.
historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/11/atla...
Having arrived home soaked from working out in Storm Claudia, it feels rather appropriate that these two review books should be waiting for me.💦🚢 #histbookchat
November 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Having arrived home soaked from working out in Storm Claudia, it feels rather appropriate that these two review books should be waiting for me.💦🚢 #histbookchat
Described by an established historian as 'the definitive history', it is hard to disagree.
Available now from @ospreypublishing.bsky.social
#histbookchat
Please find below a link to my book review. 📚
historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/11/pear...
Available now from @ospreypublishing.bsky.social
#histbookchat
Please find below a link to my book review. 📚
historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/11/pear...
November 14, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Described by an established historian as 'the definitive history', it is hard to disagree.
Available now from @ospreypublishing.bsky.social
#histbookchat
Please find below a link to my book review. 📚
historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/11/pear...
Available now from @ospreypublishing.bsky.social
#histbookchat
Please find below a link to my book review. 📚
historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/11/pear...
You mean to say you didn't write this?
November 13, 2025 at 3:09 PM
You mean to say you didn't write this?
From the little cafe in the square?
November 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
From the little cafe in the square?
Having dodged the worse of the weather warning for Wales today, it's even nicer to come home to some book post.
Delighted to have received a review copy of @midgegillies.bsky.social new book. #histbookchat
Delighted to have received a review copy of @midgegillies.bsky.social new book. #histbookchat
November 11, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Having dodged the worse of the weather warning for Wales today, it's even nicer to come home to some book post.
Delighted to have received a review copy of @midgegillies.bsky.social new book. #histbookchat
Delighted to have received a review copy of @midgegillies.bsky.social new book. #histbookchat
A longer Saturday shift than expected, so my mood was much improved on returning home to some book post.
My thanks to @ospreypublishing.bsky.social for these new arrivals today for review.
#histbookchat
My thanks to @ospreypublishing.bsky.social for these new arrivals today for review.
#histbookchat
November 8, 2025 at 4:52 PM
A longer Saturday shift than expected, so my mood was much improved on returning home to some book post.
My thanks to @ospreypublishing.bsky.social for these new arrivals today for review.
#histbookchat
My thanks to @ospreypublishing.bsky.social for these new arrivals today for review.
#histbookchat
As it's that time of year.
I remember reading this series when I was still living at home. Was it that draughty old house, or these stories that made the hairs on my neck stand up? #histbookchat
I remember reading this series when I was still living at home. Was it that draughty old house, or these stories that made the hairs on my neck stand up? #histbookchat
October 31, 2025 at 6:20 AM
As it's that time of year.
I remember reading this series when I was still living at home. Was it that draughty old house, or these stories that made the hairs on my neck stand up? #histbookchat
I remember reading this series when I was still living at home. Was it that draughty old house, or these stories that made the hairs on my neck stand up? #histbookchat
Yesterday's arrival follows a long search. Probably the most expensive booklet that I will ever buy, this local publication from 1991 had only one print run and quickly sold out. #HistBookChat
October 24, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Yesterday's arrival follows a long search. Probably the most expensive booklet that I will ever buy, this local publication from 1991 had only one print run and quickly sold out. #HistBookChat
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...
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...
October 14, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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...
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...
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-...
#histbookchat
Please find below a link to my book review.
historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/10/raf-...
October 12, 2025 at 5:28 AM
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-...
#histbookchat
Please find below a link to my book review.
historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/10/raf-...
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...
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...
October 9, 2025 at 4:51 AM
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...
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...
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. 📚
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. 📚
October 3, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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. 📚
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. 📚
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...
Please find below a link to my book review. #histbookchat
historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/09/norm...
September 8, 2025 at 5:02 AM
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...
Please find below a link to my book review. #histbookchat
historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/09/norm...
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
Major Friedrich Hayn was a German intelligence chief stationed in Normandy at the time of the D-Day landings.
#histbookchat
September 4, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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
Major Friedrich Hayn was a German intelligence chief stationed in Normandy at the time of the D-Day landings.
#histbookchat
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-...
Please find below a link to my book review.
historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/08/the-...
August 31, 2025 at 5:43 AM
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-...
Please find below a link to my book review.
historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/08/the-...