I read constantly. The news, old records, books, even the back of a cereal box if that is all that is handy. I’m like a sponge that is always trying to soak up information from anywhere I can. Most of my reading choices relate to history or genealogy, and I’m always looking for new great reads.
This month I am reading 3 interesting books.
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32D Infantry Division World War II by Maj. Gen. H.W. Blakeley
The first book I am reading is by Major General H.W. Blakeley. I am using it as one of my source documents for the blog series about Fred Jacobs during World War II. The printed version is pricey. Thankfully, a digital version of the entire book is available on the Internet Archive.
Pacific Street by Amy Cohen.
I started this book a few days ago. It is nice to take a break from research and class studies to read a book purely for enjoyment. This is a fact-based fictional novel with a heavy dose of genealogical influence from Amy’s research of her own ancestors. For more from Amy Cohen be sure to check out her genealogy blog at Brotmanblog: A Family Journey.
The Asylum by Nathan Dylan Goodwin
This is another read I picked up purely for enjoyment. This is a short novel about a forensic genealogist. I was hooked from the moment I read the description. I have this one saved for reading later in the month and I can’t wait to dig into this tale. Crime mystery meets forensic genealogy! This is sure to be a winner. For more from Nathan Dylan Goodwin be sure to check out his site.
What are you reading?
I am always looking for great reading suggestions. Is there a book you cannot live without in your research? What genealogy or historical inspired novel hooked you like no other?
I’m about to start The Pioneers by David McCullough. The reviews have been all over the place so I’m interested to see how I like it. I finished The Heretic’s Daughter a few days ago. I thought that was really good. And Nathan Dylan Goodwin’s book are all fantastic! Happy reading!
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I’m really looking forward to reading Asylum. I have it put up for later this month. It has me intrigued. I can see me reading more of Nathan Dylan Goodwin’s books. I’m curious to hear what you think of The Pioneers once you finish. I might have to add that to my need to read list.
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Thank you so much, Carrie! I am honored indeed. I hope that you enjoy the book. Let me know!
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My pleasure. I love a good book. I’m enjoying it so far. Great work! I have aspirations to write one someday… and that will probably be written on my tombstone because that’s as far as I’ll ever get lol.
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Never say never! I always thought I’d end up the same, and somehow I did it.
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Thanks for telling us about these books. I just purchased Pacific Street and will put the other two on my reading lists.
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I enjoyed The Asylum. I should get more of his books. I also read a lot of history and books related to the subjects I’m writing about. But for fun I’ve been reading some fiction lately: True Sisters by Sandra Dallas, At the Water’s Edge by Sarah Gruen, and rereading my Harry Potter books!
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