Jeffrey.Reads.History📚
@jwshoemaker.bsky.social
Focused on thoughtful reviews of history & nonfiction, with occasional explorations into fiction. Dedicated to highlighting insightful reads.
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https://fable.co/jeffreyreads-497619047474
Find me on Substack
https://jeffreyreadsalot.substack.com/
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
#histbookchat #history #readingcurriculum
November 21, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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
#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
#histbookchat #history
November 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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
#histbookchat #history
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
What are you reading on your lunch break?
#histbookchat #history
November 13, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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
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
#histbookchat #history #booksky
November 13, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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
#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 reading The Lost city of Z. What are you reading today?
#histbookchat #booksky #history
November 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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 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
Have you read it?
#histbookchat #memior #nonfiction
November 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I am starting Angela’s Ashes today. I have heard so many good things about this book.
Have you read it?
#histbookchat #memior #nonfiction
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
How about you? How was your reading experience? Did you have a favorite book that captured your interest and attention?
#histbookchat #booksky #history
October 30, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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
How about you? How was your reading experience? Did you have a favorite book that captured your interest and attention?
#histbookchat #booksky #history
October 29, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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
As usual I am having an Iced Shaken Espresso.
What are you reading and drinking today? Anything special?
#histbookchat #history #art #coffee
October 25, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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
As usual I am having an Iced Shaken Espresso.
What are you reading and drinking today? Anything special?
#histbookchat #history #art #coffee
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
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
October 18, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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 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
October 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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 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
One of my the lighter books I read in September was Street Gang by Michael Davis. This is a history of how it evolved from an idea to icon.
Have you read this? What are your thoughts?
#histbookchat #history
open.substack.com/pub/jeffreyr...
Have you read this? What are your thoughts?
#histbookchat #history
open.substack.com/pub/jeffreyr...
October 1, 2025 at 8:34 PM
One of my the lighter books I read in September was Street Gang by Michael Davis. This is a history of how it evolved from an idea to icon.
Have you read this? What are your thoughts?
#histbookchat #history
open.substack.com/pub/jeffreyr...
Have you read this? What are your thoughts?
#histbookchat #history
open.substack.com/pub/jeffreyr...
Here is what I read this month. I really enjoyed the books I reads I have posted reviews for almost all of them. I will have reviews for a few in the coming days.
How about you? What was your favorite book you read in September? My favorite book I read this month was Empire of Pain.
#histbookchat
How about you? What was your favorite book you read in September? My favorite book I read this month was Empire of Pain.
#histbookchat
September 30, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Here is what I read this month. I really enjoyed the books I reads I have posted reviews for almost all of them. I will have reviews for a few in the coming days.
How about you? What was your favorite book you read in September? My favorite book I read this month was Empire of Pain.
#histbookchat
How about you? What was your favorite book you read in September? My favorite book I read this month was Empire of Pain.
#histbookchat
What are you reading today? What are you like to drink while you read?
I am enjoying my usual Iced Shaken Espresso and Empire of the Summer Moon, which I started the other day. This is such a great book. I am having a hard time putting it down.
#coffeeoftheday #histbookchat #history
I am enjoying my usual Iced Shaken Espresso and Empire of the Summer Moon, which I started the other day. This is such a great book. I am having a hard time putting it down.
#coffeeoftheday #histbookchat #history
September 20, 2025 at 4:24 PM
What are you reading today? What are you like to drink while you read?
I am enjoying my usual Iced Shaken Espresso and Empire of the Summer Moon, which I started the other day. This is such a great book. I am having a hard time putting it down.
#coffeeoftheday #histbookchat #history
I am enjoying my usual Iced Shaken Espresso and Empire of the Summer Moon, which I started the other day. This is such a great book. I am having a hard time putting it down.
#coffeeoftheday #histbookchat #history
☠️ Heave ho!☠️
Raise yer tankards high, fer this be National Pirate Day! May the wind ne’er turn foul on yer sails, nor the Devil’s teeth gnash upon yer keel.
Curses be upon the King’s navy, ’n may their powder stay damp! Blessin’s o’ the briny deep on all what fly the black flag!⚓️🏴☠️
Raise yer tankards high, fer this be National Pirate Day! May the wind ne’er turn foul on yer sails, nor the Devil’s teeth gnash upon yer keel.
Curses be upon the King’s navy, ’n may their powder stay damp! Blessin’s o’ the briny deep on all what fly the black flag!⚓️🏴☠️
September 19, 2025 at 5:36 PM
☠️ Heave ho!☠️
Raise yer tankards high, fer this be National Pirate Day! May the wind ne’er turn foul on yer sails, nor the Devil’s teeth gnash upon yer keel.
Curses be upon the King’s navy, ’n may their powder stay damp! Blessin’s o’ the briny deep on all what fly the black flag!⚓️🏴☠️
Raise yer tankards high, fer this be National Pirate Day! May the wind ne’er turn foul on yer sails, nor the Devil’s teeth gnash upon yer keel.
Curses be upon the King’s navy, ’n may their powder stay damp! Blessin’s o’ the briny deep on all what fly the black flag!⚓️🏴☠️
One of my favorite books I read awhile back was Operation Paperclip. This is an area I didn’t know much about and this book opened my eyes to how the government used this German scientists to move out military and aerospace industries forward.
open.substack.com/pub/jeffreyr...
#histbookchat
open.substack.com/pub/jeffreyr...
#histbookchat
September 19, 2025 at 4:12 PM
One of my favorite books I read awhile back was Operation Paperclip. This is an area I didn’t know much about and this book opened my eyes to how the government used this German scientists to move out military and aerospace industries forward.
open.substack.com/pub/jeffreyr...
#histbookchat
open.substack.com/pub/jeffreyr...
#histbookchat
Starbucks Saturday
I am reading some really good books right now. I am also drinking my iced shaken espresso with a blueberry muffin.
What are you reading today? Drinking anything good?
#histbookchat #starbucks #coffee #history #historyreads #civilwar #pharmaceutical
I am reading some really good books right now. I am also drinking my iced shaken espresso with a blueberry muffin.
What are you reading today? Drinking anything good?
#histbookchat #starbucks #coffee #history #historyreads #civilwar #pharmaceutical
September 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Starbucks Saturday
I am reading some really good books right now. I am also drinking my iced shaken espresso with a blueberry muffin.
What are you reading today? Drinking anything good?
#histbookchat #starbucks #coffee #history #historyreads #civilwar #pharmaceutical
I am reading some really good books right now. I am also drinking my iced shaken espresso with a blueberry muffin.
What are you reading today? Drinking anything good?
#histbookchat #starbucks #coffee #history #historyreads #civilwar #pharmaceutical
Anyone know anything about the history of this book? I just won it in a silent auction. It’s a first edition book. Obviously I know what the content is based on the title. But has anyone heard or read this book before?
#histbookchat #history
#histbookchat #history
September 12, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Anyone know anything about the history of this book? I just won it in a silent auction. It’s a first edition book. Obviously I know what the content is based on the title. But has anyone heard or read this book before?
#histbookchat #history
#histbookchat #history
History Revisited Series
I read The Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate Moore a few months ago. I found this book to be so interesting.
Have you read this book? What are your thoughts about the article?
open.substack.com/pub/jeffreyr...
#histbookchat #history #womensrights #mentalhealth
I read The Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate Moore a few months ago. I found this book to be so interesting.
Have you read this book? What are your thoughts about the article?
open.substack.com/pub/jeffreyr...
#histbookchat #history #womensrights #mentalhealth
September 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM
History Revisited Series
I read The Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate Moore a few months ago. I found this book to be so interesting.
Have you read this book? What are your thoughts about the article?
open.substack.com/pub/jeffreyr...
#histbookchat #history #womensrights #mentalhealth
I read The Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate Moore a few months ago. I found this book to be so interesting.
Have you read this book? What are your thoughts about the article?
open.substack.com/pub/jeffreyr...
#histbookchat #history #womensrights #mentalhealth
New poll is up on our book club. If you are looking for a history focused book club come check us out. Poll is open until Sept 14.
fable.co/club/double-...
#histbookchat #history #nonfiction #bookclub
fable.co/club/double-...
#histbookchat #history #nonfiction #bookclub
September 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
New poll is up on our book club. If you are looking for a history focused book club come check us out. Poll is open until Sept 14.
fable.co/club/double-...
#histbookchat #history #nonfiction #bookclub
fable.co/club/double-...
#histbookchat #history #nonfiction #bookclub
Starbucks Saturday
What are you drinking and reading today?
I have an iced shaken espresso with a pumpkin muffin. I am reading Empire of Pain.
Shoutout to my son Derek who gave me the hat with a new design of my book club.
#coffee #coffeeislife #histbookchat #booksky
What are you drinking and reading today?
I have an iced shaken espresso with a pumpkin muffin. I am reading Empire of Pain.
Shoutout to my son Derek who gave me the hat with a new design of my book club.
#coffee #coffeeislife #histbookchat #booksky
September 6, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Starbucks Saturday
What are you drinking and reading today?
I have an iced shaken espresso with a pumpkin muffin. I am reading Empire of Pain.
Shoutout to my son Derek who gave me the hat with a new design of my book club.
#coffee #coffeeislife #histbookchat #booksky
What are you drinking and reading today?
I have an iced shaken espresso with a pumpkin muffin. I am reading Empire of Pain.
Shoutout to my son Derek who gave me the hat with a new design of my book club.
#coffee #coffeeislife #histbookchat #booksky
What are you reading in September? Here is a Substack article about my reading journey for the next few weeks.
#histbookchat #history #fiction #nonfiction
#histbookchat #history #fiction #nonfiction
September 2, 2025 at 6:41 PM
What are you reading in September? Here is a Substack article about my reading journey for the next few weeks.
#histbookchat #history #fiction #nonfiction
#histbookchat #history #fiction #nonfiction
Monday Morning Coffee and Book.
What are you reading today? I am continuing my dive into the Demon of Unrest
#histbookchat #nonfiction #history
What are you reading today? I am continuing my dive into the Demon of Unrest
#histbookchat #nonfiction #history
September 1, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Monday Morning Coffee and Book.
What are you reading today? I am continuing my dive into the Demon of Unrest
#histbookchat #nonfiction #history
What are you reading today? I am continuing my dive into the Demon of Unrest
#histbookchat #nonfiction #history
Sunday Vibes
Hanging out and relaxing at the pool before it closes for the weekend. I am starting one I have been wanting to read for a while, which is The Demon of Unrest.
What are your Sunday Vibes?
#histbookchat #booksky #history #nonfiction #civilwarhistory
Hanging out and relaxing at the pool before it closes for the weekend. I am starting one I have been wanting to read for a while, which is The Demon of Unrest.
What are your Sunday Vibes?
#histbookchat #booksky #history #nonfiction #civilwarhistory
August 31, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Sunday Vibes
Hanging out and relaxing at the pool before it closes for the weekend. I am starting one I have been wanting to read for a while, which is The Demon of Unrest.
What are your Sunday Vibes?
#histbookchat #booksky #history #nonfiction #civilwarhistory
Hanging out and relaxing at the pool before it closes for the weekend. I am starting one I have been wanting to read for a while, which is The Demon of Unrest.
What are your Sunday Vibes?
#histbookchat #booksky #history #nonfiction #civilwarhistory
How was your reading journey in August? Did you have a favorite book from August? Let me know in the comments.
For me, my favorite was The Spy and The Traitor.
#histbookchat #booksky #history #nonfiction #fiction
For me, my favorite was The Spy and The Traitor.
#histbookchat #booksky #history #nonfiction #fiction
August 30, 2025 at 6:34 PM
How was your reading journey in August? Did you have a favorite book from August? Let me know in the comments.
For me, my favorite was The Spy and The Traitor.
#histbookchat #booksky #history #nonfiction #fiction
For me, my favorite was The Spy and The Traitor.
#histbookchat #booksky #history #nonfiction #fiction