My son recently gifted this to me. Has anyone read it? If so what are your thoughts? #histbookchat

Realm of Ice and Sky was great! The author spoke to our Polar Book Club and we captured the talk without any real spoilers if anyone would like to watch! www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5KE...

Here a few books I bought over the weekend. Have you read any of these? #histbookchat #booksky #history youtu.be/sOM86iRomLM?...

My December Hopefuls. youtu.be/DNSjzgYhsL0?... #histbookchat #history

Here is a little bit more information on the Slow Burn book club starting in January. It is live in discord if anyone would like to chat. youtu.be/HO4JbkF5bTc?...

I am trying to form a community of readers who are interested in deep diving into history together. This is what I call a slow burn book club. If you are interested here is my Substack article with all the details open.substack.com/pub/jeffreyr... #histbookchat #history #nonfiction

As @axe99.bsky.social knows, I tend to read a bunch of books on a single topic & the Arctic & Atlantic convoys take up a few shelves behind me for a future read. So far these are the ones I've picked out besides the ones Dave mentioned. But you know, I just realized I have nothing on the Caribbean!

Now that my football game is over I am jumping back into Thunderstruck. This is such a great book. #booksky #histbookchat

My reading wrap up. I didn’t get to every thing I wanted to read this month, but over all it was a pretty fun month. I will move some books to December. How about you? How was your November reading experience? #histbookchat #booksky

Here is my Nov Reading Wrap. I also have some news for 2026. I think it is going to be a great year! youtu.be/KdPkYMr3HMc?... #histbookchat #history #nonfiction #booksky

Finally getting the chance to see The American Revolution documentary. Have you seen it?

Mayflower by Philbrick is so good. He is pealing back the layers of myth and replacing it research and facts. youtu.be/tn8hWuiMM0s?... #histbookchat #thanksgiving

Here is my Medieval History Reading Curriculum. This video summarizes the books in order. Here is the full curriculum. open.substack.com/pub/jeffreyr... youtu.be/xCqOTybgoVc?... #histbookchat #history #nonfiction #booksky #readingcurriculum

Tomorrow I will be releasing a free 18 week reading curriculum on the Middle Ages. This will focus on the Middle Ages, the crusades, empire building, and the fall of Constantinople. This will be published on my Substack. #histbookchat #history #medieval #readingcurriculum

Next week I will be posting a new Reading curriculum based on the Middle Ages. If you are interested in reading more about this awesome time period in 2026, stay tuned! #histbookchat #history #readingcurriculum

I am reading today on my lunch break Nathaniel Philbrick’s Mayflower. I really like Philbrick’s writing style. I am about 150 pages in and he is talking about the first Thanksgiving and showing how modern people invented the idea of a traditional Thanksgiving meal. #histbookchat #history

I recently finished Frank McCourt’s Angela’s Ashes. I absolutely loved it. It reminded me of listening to my grandparents talk about their childhood experiences. youtu.be/a1OluvXVqZU?... #histbookchat #booksky #history #nonfiction

Here is my review of Angela’s Ashes. I loved this book. It made me miss my grandparents who were born about the time Frank McCourt was. His stories reminded me of my grandparents stories I heard going up. Have you read Angela’s Ashes? open.substack.com/pub/jeffreyr... #histbookchat

I recently finished The Lost City of Z by David Grann. I am a huge fan of his work and read several of his books. Check out my thoughts on this book in my Substack open.substack.com/pub/jeffreyr... Bookabaloo book club page bookabaloo.com/pages/book-c... #substack #histbookchat

The Double Shots and Historic Plots book club is starting its vote for our December book. If you are interested in a book club that focuses on history and nonfiction, then come check us out. It’s a great place to hang out and talk. You can our book club here: fable.co/club/double-... #histbookchat

I about half way through this book, and it’s so good. Angela’s Ashes brings out all the emotions from being sad and angry to out right laughing. People warned me about this and they were right. What are you reading on your lunch break? #histbookchat #history

The Lost City of Z by David Grann is an engaging blend of adventure, history, and mystery. It follows explorer Percy Fawcett’s daring quest to find a lost ancient city in the Amazon, while Grann retraces his journey to uncover what might have happened to him. #histbookchat #history #booksky

I have the day off and thought I would come to @starbucks and enjoy a great book, great coffee, and some food. I am reading The Lost city of Z. What are you reading today? #histbookchat #booksky #history

I am starting Angela’s Ashes today. I have heard so many good things about this book. Have you read it? #histbookchat #memior #nonfiction

Here is what I read this month. I had a great reading experience. I read some of my favorite books in the month of Oct. How about you? How was your reading experience? Did you have a favorite book that captured your interest and attention? #histbookchat #booksky #history

Starting Thunderstruck by Erik Larson tonight. What are you reading? #histbookchat

Steve Brusatte is probably one of my favorite archeologists and his books are fire. If you like science, and storytelling that can bring that Science to life then check out The Rise and Reign of Mammals. Check out the full article for free here: open.substack.com/pub/jeffreyr... #histbookchat

Working my way through The Art Thief. This is such a great book. It’s captivating. As usual I am having an Iced Shaken Espresso. What are you reading and drinking today? Anything special? #histbookchat #history #art #coffee

I recently finished Tombstone. Tom Clavin is an author I am going to explore more of his works. Here is an in depth review of Tombstone. Have you read it before? Check out the article here: open.substack.com/pub/jeffreyr... #history #histbookchat #booksky

This is definitely one of the best books I have read in 2025. Tombstone is a book about people, a town and a famous shootout. Look for my Substack Article on Tombstone, where I go into more detail. It will be available on Saturday Oct. 25. youtu.be/G9FbizaEP4Y?... #histbookchat

If you are interested in the news coverage of the Louvre, and how it was robbed in broad daylight. Then I have a great books that you could check out. The Art Thief is about Stephane Brertwieser who stole over 200 pieces of art. youtu.be/ARwLBK7QJfU?... #histbookchat #history #booksky

New Substack Review I recently finished The River of Doubt by Candice Millard. This is one of the best books I have in 2025. This book has science, history and adventure. It reads like a thriller novel. It’s an absolute gem. Check out the post here: open.substack.com/pub/jeffreyr... #histbookchat

This is a new periodical series I am working on. This series is about four books from two authors that I don't see much talked about on #histbookchat. What books do you love you don’t see getting the love on here? Have you read any of these books? youtu.be/HpsoCoLuk-s?... #history

It’s Starbucks Saturday! I am having my iced shaken espresso and a blueberry muffin. What are you reading today? Drinking anything special? Today I am starting Atlantic Resolve which is a book I received from the author to review. I have been waiting for this one. #fiction #booksky

This week’s History Revisited is based on Conquistador by Buddy Levy which is one of my favorite books. It powerfully reveals how advanced and sophisticated the civilizations that Cortés labeled as “savage” truly were. open.substack.com/pub/jeffreyr... #histbookchat #substack #history

3rd Quarter Recap Here are my top 5 favorite books from July to Sept. You can find all of these books at my Bookabaloo Book Club, I do earn a small commission whihc helps to fuel more content like this. bookabaloo.com/pages/book-c... youtu.be/yv9WYmHEnR0?... #histbookchat

The House of Lilies is a a history book completely surprises you, when it's not just dates and battles, but a story you can’t put down then I have a great book for you. That's exactly what happened when I picked it up. youtu.be/4wCeWPlaQg0?... #histbookchat #history

In October, the Double Shots and Historic Plots book club read House of Lilies: The Dynasty that Made Medieval France. This is one of the best books I have read in 2025. This is a great look at the Middle Ages through the French Perspective. open.substack.com/pub/jeffreyr... #histbookchat #history

I am so hooked on Empire of the Summer Moon, that I had to write about it from a different perspective. substack.com/@jeffreyshoe... #hidtbookchat #history

If you are interested in doing a deep dive into a slice of Latin American History check out my reading curriculum. substack.com/@jeffreyshoe... #histbookchat #history #curriculum

If it’s Saturday it’s Starbucks Saturday. I am reading a great nonfiction western Tombstone. I am also drinking an iced shaken espresso with a side of coffee cake. What are you reading today? Are you drinking anything special? #histbookchat

I love pairing nonfiction and fiction books together. Here are three examples that I feel can keep you entertained. What nonfiction / fiction books would you suggest? Let me know in the comments. youtu.be/r0pamSpYzpU?... #fiction #nonfiction #booksky #histbookchat

Empire of the Summer Moon is one of the best books I have read in 2025. If you like narrative history check this out. If you like this book and want to get it check out my Bookabaloo Book Club: bookabaloo.com/pages/book-c... youtu.be/Xq20CdfKYXk?... #histbookchat #history #nonfiction

This is a lively, behind-the-scenes look at how Sesame Street's creators turned a bold idea into an enduring childhood classic. Did you grow up watching Sesame Street? Have you read this book? Do you find it interesting enough to add it to your TBR? youtu.be/bQ7Ij_YJ_SI?... #histbookchat #history

The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson dives into the crazy, messy months right before the Civil War kicked off. Larson shows how leaders, soldiers, and everyday people were scrambling, making mistakes, and basically sliding into disaster. youtu.be/fExR6bSJLt4?... #histbookchat

We'll Be Home Soon Review This YA graphic novel tells the story of 6 survivors of the Holocaust. This book is a great way to introduce a young person to the Holocaust and World War 2 history. youtu.be/kECK-YFF98E?... #histboikchat #history

Here are my October hopefuls. Have you read any of these books? Books Mentioned: Atlantic Resolve Art Thief The River of Doubt House of Lilies Tombstone Books not mentioned, but I am still reading through: Moby Dick and Spoon River Anthology youtu.be/eM8SXAvIukM?... #histbookchat #history

I am doing a buddy read with my daughter who is in an English/World History class that is focused on the Holocaust. She asked me to read this book with her. open.substack.com/pub/jeffreyr... Have you read this book? If not I highly recommend it. It’s a YA book with a powerful message #histbookchat

Here is a review of The Black Jacobins. This is an interesting look at the slave revolt in Haiti which is an exciting narrative history that will give you a great picture of the struggle they went through to be free. Have you read this book? #histbookchat #history youtu.be/BybIEu-n_kU?...

Just finished reading 'The Survivor' about Scruffy's extraordinary life. What a story! #Histbookchat