@historybookreads.bsky.social
Reader & reviewer of books on the second world war. 📚
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...
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
The attack on the French at Mers-el-Kébir to the hunt for the Bismarck. Force H played a vital role in WWII. These & so much more is covered in @ospreypublishing.bsky.social excellent new book. #histbookchat
Please find below a link to my book review.
historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/11/roya...
Please find below a link to my book review.
historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/11/roya...
ROYAL NAVY FORCE H: 1940-42
ROYAL NAVY FORCE H 1940-42 This is book 14 in Osprey's 'Fleet' series and is written by naval historian, Angus Konstam. If you h...
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November 11, 2025 at 5:56 AM
The attack on the French at Mers-el-Kébir to the hunt for the Bismarck. Force H played a vital role in WWII. These & so much more is covered in @ospreypublishing.bsky.social excellent new book. #histbookchat
Please find below a link to my book review.
historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/11/roya...
Please find below a link to my book review.
historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/11/roya...
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
Reposted
Publication day today for the 9th book in my Master of War series, so a signing session at @goldsborobooks.bsky.social for these first editions.
November 6, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Publication day today for the 9th book in my Master of War series, so a signing session at @goldsborobooks.bsky.social for these first editions.
If you like a podcast...
A special one-off episode by historian Dan Jones reveals 200 incredible stories of the RNLI during the second world war.
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A special one-off episode by historian Dan Jones reveals 200 incredible stories of the RNLI during the second world war.
rnli.org/news-and-med...
The RNLI launches new Stories of Courage podcast | RNLI
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November 6, 2025 at 6:05 AM
If you like a podcast...
A special one-off episode by historian Dan Jones reveals 200 incredible stories of the RNLI during the second world war.
rnli.org/news-and-med...
A special one-off episode by historian Dan Jones reveals 200 incredible stories of the RNLI during the second world war.
rnli.org/news-and-med...
Just under two weeks left to get your bids in for @childreninread.bsky.social 2025. Signed and dedicated paperbacks of the first three Eddie Giral books are up for auction.
www.jumblebee.co.uk/childreninre...
www.jumblebee.co.uk/childreninre...
November 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Some great books at half price! #histbookchat
Our extraordinary winter offer is live - get 50% off thousands of books with free UK postage!
Only available from yalebooks.co.uk in November
Includes all books except those priced £100+, preorders & books published after 31/10/25
Not available N/S America & Australia/NZ
#booksale #universitypress
Only available from yalebooks.co.uk in November
Includes all books except those priced £100+, preorders & books published after 31/10/25
Not available N/S America & Australia/NZ
#booksale #universitypress
November 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Some great books at half price! #histbookchat
Another new book spotted.
How the grandfather of a future England footballer gathered intelligence for Bletchley Park from his secret garden bunker!
#histbookchat
www.culturednortheast.co.uk/p/the-spy-wh...
How the grandfather of a future England footballer gathered intelligence for Bletchley Park from his secret garden bunker!
#histbookchat
www.culturednortheast.co.uk/p/the-spy-wh...
The spy who listened from his Berwick garden
The radio whizz who became a back garden spy. Tony Henderson reports how excavating a buried shelter revealed an extraordinary story
www.culturednortheast.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Another new book spotted.
How the grandfather of a future England footballer gathered intelligence for Bletchley Park from his secret garden bunker!
#histbookchat
www.culturednortheast.co.uk/p/the-spy-wh...
How the grandfather of a future England footballer gathered intelligence for Bletchley Park from his secret garden bunker!
#histbookchat
www.culturednortheast.co.uk/p/the-spy-wh...
This looks like an interesting read.
New book on Albania during the second world war. #histbookchat
www.tiranatimes.com/albania-in-t...
New book on Albania during the second world war. #histbookchat
www.tiranatimes.com/albania-in-t...
www.tiranatimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 11:42 AM
This looks like an interesting read.
New book on Albania during the second world war. #histbookchat
www.tiranatimes.com/albania-in-t...
New book on Albania during the second world war. #histbookchat
www.tiranatimes.com/albania-in-t...
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
Huge news for historians & researchers, as over 2 million second world war service records will be available online for the first time.
www.whodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com/news/ww2-ser...
www.whodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com/news/ww2-ser...
Over 2 million WW2 service records to go online for the first time | Who Do You Think You Are Magazine
Ancestry has announced the release date for the Second World War service records plus free access to wartime records for Remembrance Weekend
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October 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Huge news for historians & researchers, as over 2 million second world war service records will be available online for the first time.
www.whodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com/news/ww2-ser...
www.whodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com/news/ww2-ser...
Reposted
This is my new book (26/026). It's the 1st time in years that I'll be published as 'Shona' rather than 'S.G.'and I am very happy to be reclaiming my name. It's about a reading society formed in a northern Scottish town in the 1830s. Drama ensues. (My mother-in-law crocheted the shawl 🧶)
October 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
This is my new book (26/026). It's the 1st time in years that I'll be published as 'Shona' rather than 'S.G.'and I am very happy to be reclaiming my name. It's about a reading society formed in a northern Scottish town in the 1830s. Drama ensues. (My mother-in-law crocheted the shawl 🧶)
Very sad news from the weekend.
Canadian military historian and author, Tim Cook has died.
#histbookchat
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Canadian military historian and author, Tim Cook has died.
#histbookchat
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Tim Cook, chief historian at Canadian War Museum, dies at 54 | CBC News
Tim Cook, the chief historian at the Canadian War Museum and the country’s “pre-eminent military historian,” has died, the museum announced Sunday.
www.cbc.ca
October 27, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Very sad news from the weekend.
Canadian military historian and author, Tim Cook has died.
#histbookchat
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Canadian military historian and author, Tim Cook has died.
#histbookchat
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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. 📚
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...
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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September 12, 2025 at 4:58 AM
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...
Please find below a link to my book review.
historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/09/brit...
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...
The future of the former Lincolnshire RAF base at Woodhall Spa is still up in the air.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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
September 6, 2025 at 7:02 AM
The future of the former Lincolnshire RAF base at Woodhall Spa is still up in the air.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
