Never in Finer Company: The Men of the Great War’s Lost Battalion by Edward G. Lengel
Unlike many books on explaining the exploits of fighting men, Lengel goes beyond the battlefield when looking at the men. He compassionately describes the strug...
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The Sorrows of Work (The School of Life)
The Sorrows of Work is a short book that explains why so many of us are miserable at work. The book's conclusions are a little depressing, but ring true.
Artemis by Andy Weir
All in all, it served its purpose in that it kept me entertained while not requiring much deep thought on my part. But I have to say it didn't make me want to ...
General Lee’s Immortals by Michael C. Hardy
Hardy shines a much-needed light on the deeds of the Branch-Lane Brigade. The officers and men made their mistakes during the war, but in a number of battles th...
The Lifters by Dave Eggers
I enjoyed it even if it was a little heavy handed in spots. Still a fun story with a good message about community, friendship, etc.
Adrift by Brian Murphy
Murphy combines great storytelling with a detailed explanation of Nineteenth Century ocean travel. An excellent story of one of the many tragedies that befell ...