[So What Are You Listening To?]

 

[Book News]

[Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal - General Discussion]

CNN is showing the HBO series again today starting at 5:00 pm Pacific time.  Looking forward to seeing how this family became so powerful.  I suspect a case of Big Fish/Small Swamp had something to do with it.

[Kindle Book Deals]

more Irish blarney..

 

Forever England, by Katrina Nowak   pages 540  Free  " Shocked by the futility of trench warfare, Edward regrets his fervent support for a war he no longer understands. Amid the brutal fighting, news from Dublin reveals a battle brewing much closer to home.  Meanwhile, from her post as a housekeeper for a prominent loyalist family, Nora Cullen and her circle of rebels quietly mobilize Dublin to fight for Irish freedom."

Patrick's Journey, by Roy Humphreys  pages 436  2.99  "Dublin Harbour, Ireland, 1793:  When the convict ship Boddington left Ireland's shores Patrick Rourke felt as though he was sailing away from his soul as well as from his home land."

Daughters of the Famine Road, by Bridget Walsh  pages 332  .99  "When they meet, Jane and Annie have much in common. As young Irish women in the 1840s, they both know the value of family, home and friendship. Even more importantly, they understand the need to survive against a backdrop of famine, disease and cruel colonial rule.  With Ireland crumbling around them and peril at every turn, can these tenacious women overcome the arc of history and create a better life?"

Last Port of Call, by Jean Grainger   pages 268  1.49   8.99 "book 1.  Queenstown, County Cork, Ireland.  April 1912.  Twelve-year-old Harp Delaney is an unusual child, quiet and intelligent far beyond her years."

The Secret Of Eveline House, by Sheila Forsey  pages 354  2.99  "It’s 1949 and playwright Violet Ward has returned from London with her husband Henry and young daughter Sylvia, to take up residence in Eveline House in County Wicklow.  A Tale Of Tangled Secrets And A Search For The Truth. “This atmospheric page-turner is alive with intrigue and mystery from first sentence to last” 

A Mother's Song, by Cleo Lampos  pages 227  .99  "A Story of the Orphan Train.  In 1890, Deirdre O'Sullivan lives in Five Points, New York City with her husband, son and four year old, Ava Rose. Pregnant with their third child, Deirdre works as a washerwoman at the hotel's laundry..."

The Daughters of Ireland, by Santa Montefiore   pages 568  1.99  "Ireland. 1925.  The war is over. But life will never be the same..."

The Secret of the Irish Castle, by Santa Montefiore   pages 469  1.99  "When Martha Wallace leaves her home in America to search for her birth mother in Dublin, she never imagines that she will completely lose her heart to the impossibly charming JP Deverill. “Nobody does epic romance like Santa Montefiore. Everything she writes, she writes from the heart.” —Jojo Moyes

The Mammoth Book of Celtic Myths and Legends, by Peter Berresford Ellis  pages 644  2.99  "The author brings not only his extensive knowledge of source material but also his acclaimed skills of storytelling to produce an original, enthralling and definitive collection of Celtic myths and legends - tales of gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, magical weapons, fabulous beasts, and entities from the ancient Celtic world."

A Celtic Memory, by Sky Purington  pages 228  2.99  "A Time Travel Fantasy Romance"

Celtic Knots, by Kathleen O'Donovan  pages 445  .99  "A Mysterious Journey on the Irish Coast. "

On St. Patrick’s Day Everyone Can Be Irish, by Hillbilly Housewife   pages 84  .99  "In this eBook you will find delicious easy recipes, crafts, fun projects and movie suggestions to help you celebrate St. Patrick's day. Hillbilly Housewife always delivers."

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[Murdaugh Murders Podcast: It's a Big Deal]

Yeah, I made the mistake of listening to the summary but turned it off.  Maybe the others are better.

[What Are We Currently Reading?]

Currently reading American Sphinx by Joseph Ellis about the character of Thomas Jefferson, but it's kind of a slog.  Some parts are interesting, but maybe I'm just not as fascinated with him as some historians are.  

Hamilton summed up his opinion of his character in one paragraph:  "I admit that his politics are tinctured with fanaticism, that he is too much in earnest in his democracy, that he has been a mischievous enemy to the principal measures of the past administration, that he is crafty and persevering in his objects, that he is not scrupulous about the means of success, nor very mindful of truth, and is a contemptible hypocrite."

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[Murdaugh Murders Podcast: It's a Big Deal]

Thanks.  I don't get HBO and I don't trust Netflix docs.

https://murdaughmurderspodcast.com/

[General True Crime Shows]

12 hours ago, One Tough Cookie said:

I dvr'd it any will probably watch it tomorrow.  What's your take on it?

I don't want to say too much if you haven't seen it, but.... the first hour covers Jared's backstory with the Subway diet and his growing fame and popularity.  Rochelle is a journalist and radio host who develops a long friendship with him and tape records their conversations.  She's the one who eventually goes to the FBI.  Her own two kids were put at risk and suffered because of her clandestine activities though.  I wanted to hear more about that.

 

[Marie Antoinette - General Discussion]

Looks good.   My local PBS won't air the first episode until Sunday, March 19.   I'm glad because I thought I had missed it!

[General True Crime Shows]

So, Jared From Subway is on tonight.  3 hours of it.  Subway ran a commercial right after the ID promo, but I'm sure that was just an unfortunate coincidence.  lol

[Kindle Book Deals]

St. Patrick's Day,  March 17

 

Saint Patrick Collection [2 Books], by Saint Patrick  pages 803  1.99  Patrick was born in Roman-Britain. Kidnapped by Irish pagans at 16 and sold into slavery in Ireland, he became active as a missionary during the second half of the fifth century. 

The True Story of Saint Patrick, by Julie McDonald   pages 20  Free  "This is the fascinating, true story, (30-40 minute read time) of one of the most remarkable men who has ever lived."

The Celtic Twilight, by W.B. Yeats  pages 64  Free 

Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry, by W.B. Yeats   pages 308  Free 

Ancient Legends of Ireland, by Lady Jane Francesca, Agnes Wilde   pages 579  1.99  "Mystic Charms & Superstitions of Ireland with Sketches of the Irish Past. This beautiful keepsake edition of Ancient Legends of Ireland is lavishly illustrated with 22 period illustrations."

Ireland: A Tailored Guide, by John Daly   pages 312  Free  3.99  "In this book I explore Ireland’s Ancient East, meander along the Wild Atlantic Way, and delve into the Mysterious Midlands, a veritable treasure trove of prehistoric, historic, and scenic gems."

The Story of the Irish Race, by Seamas MacManus   pages 618  .99  "From the Viking invasions to the Easter Rising to the Irish Famine, all of the major events of Irish history are covered in compelling detail."

30 Things NOT to do in Ireland as a Tourist   pages 63  2.99  "This will probably be the most consulted non-guide book you will bring with you on your trip to The Emerald Isle."

Myth and Magic of Pagan Ireland, by Morgan Daimler  .99  "A Dual Language Mythology book (Irish Myth Translations)  a collection of new translations of several Irish myths and texts from folklore. Each story is first presented in the original Old or Middle Irish and then in English"

The Treasure of the Tuatha De Danann, by Morgan Daimler  .99  This dual language book represents a collection of new translations of several Irish myths. Each story is first presented in the original Old Irish and then in English.  All material focuses on the stories of the Irish Gods, the Tuatha De Danann."

101 Ways To Know If Your Cat Is Irish, by Seamus Mullarkey    Free  2.99  "How To Talk To Your Cat About Their Secret Life and the Romance And Mystery Of Ireland.  It's a fun and lighthearted way to celebrate Irish culture and your love of cats."

O Come Ye Back to Ireland, by Niall Williams, Christine Breen  pages 244  2.99  "Niall Williams and Christine Breen co-wrote four non-fiction books of living in the west of Ireland. “This charming little book is about all the surprises that come from living out a dream.” -San Francisco Chronicle

Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland, by Patrick Radden Keefe   pages 455  1.99     9.99   NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER •From the author of Empire of Pain — a stunning, intricate narrative about a notorious killing in Northern Ireland and its devastating repercussions."

 

Novels set in Ireland

Secrets of Willow House, by Susanne O'Leary   pages 308  Free  "A heartwarming and uplifting page turner set in Ireland (Book 1)"

The Lost Girls of Ireland, by Susanne O'Leary    pages 286  2.99  "A heart-warming story about family secrets and one woman’s escape to dreamy Sandy Cove on the stunning west coast of Ireland."

O'Mara's, The Guesthouse on the Green, by Michelle Vernal   pages 287  .99  "Settle in and enjoy your stay at O'Mara's, where stories abound, romance lurks and laughter sounds."

The Disenchanted Widow, by Christina McKenna  pages 399   3.49  "It’s 1981 and Belfast is burning. So, too, is freshly widowed Bessie Halstone: she burns with a desire to break with her troubled past. "

The Irish Cottage: Finding Elizabeth, by Juliet Gauvin   pages 371  Free  "The Irish Heart Series Book 1. Elizabeth Lara built a perfect life as San Francisco’s top divorce attorney, but when she loses her great-aunt Mags, the woman who raised her, she boards a plane and leaves it all behind."

Flying by the Seat of My Knickers, by Eliza Watson   pages 206  Free  "A Travel Adventure Set in Ireland.  Book 1. While in Dublin, Caity suffers a series of humiliating mishaps, causing her to lose even more faith in herself. "

Welcome Home to Murder, by Cindy Kline  pages 234  Free  "The Molly McGuire Cozy Mysteries, book 1."

Dial P For Poison, by Zara Keane  pages 326  Free  "Movie Club Mysteries, Book 1: An Irish Cozy Mystery."

Fin Gall: A Novel of Viking Age Ireland, by James L. Nelson  pages 289  2.99  "852 A.D.  For decades the Vikings have swept out of the Norse countries and fallen on England, Ireland, whatever lands they could reach aboard their longships."

Two Sisters In Ireland, by Jeanne Selmer   pages 196  .99  "Leaving the men behind, Kenna and Nikki set out for a vacation and immediately take advantage of their freedom.  Through rich descriptions of Ireland’s beautiful scenery and the stories told by its people, this tale brings readers on a colorful and engaging journey."

Murder in Galway, by Carlene O'Connor  pages 297  3.99  "Jump right into the beauty and splendor—and murder—of Tara’s Irish adventure! With a gorgeous setting, suspicious characters, and a deadly mystery. "

Family Affairs, by Pamela Hobbs   pages 388  Free   .99  "The Fitzgerald Family Series Book 1.   A gripping family drama set in Ireland.  Murder, sex and intrigue, this book will keep you guessing."

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The Immortal Irishman, by Timothy Egan  pages 386  1.99  "In the New York Times bestseller The Immortal Irishman, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Timothy Egan illuminates the dawn of the great Irish American story, with all its twists and triumphs, through the life of one heroic man."

How the Irish Saved Civilization, by Thomas Cahill  pages 279  2.99  12.99  "National Bestseller. A book in the best tradition of popular history—the untold story of Ireland's role in maintaining Western culture while the Dark Ages settled on Europe."

Brutalized: A Novel Of White Slaves In Colonial America, by JR Thompson  pages 248  3.99  "In seventeenth-century Dublin, Ireland, pre-teen Callum McCarthy is shipped to the English Colonies where he will endure horrors of the Irish slave trade."

Infuriated, by JR Thompson    pages 212  3.99  "White Slave Book 2. For a thirteen-year-old Irish slave named Callum McCarthy, Colonial America is a land of never-ending cruelty."

A Scarlet Woman, by Lorna Peel   pages 397 2.99  "Dublin, Ireland, 1880. Can an idealistic young doctor and a fallen woman find love when Victorian society believes they should not?  The Fitzgeralds of Dublin Book 1."

Irish Witchcraft and Demonology, by St John Drelincourt Seymour   pages 164  .99  "Irish Witchcraft and Demonology is an excellent source book of the witch persecution in Ireland, as well as a wide range of other paranormal events."

Druids: Preachers of Immortality, by Anne Ross  pages 272  2.99  "Druidism was the religion of the Celts, and the Druids themselves were all-powerful, taking precedence over the Celtic kings. It is the author’s unparalleled familiarity with the Gaelic texts, and her ability to see Druidism through Celtic eyes, that marks out this study from earlier books and strips away modern myths about the Druids."

The Irish Slaves, by Rhetta Akamatsu  pages 113  3.99  "They came in chains, under horrible conditions, and were sold to others who owned them completely. They were helpless. It sounds like a familiar story, but these people were not African. They were Irish, and they were slaves before African slavery became widespread. This is their story."

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[Kindle Book Deals]

more animals..

 

Dolphin Diaries, by Dr. Denise Herzing   pages 322  1.99   "My 25 Years with Spotted Dolphins in the Bahamas. The perfect book for anyone who loves these incredibly versatile and intelligent creatures and wants to find out more than the dolphin show at the zoo can offer."

How Animals Grieve, by Barbara King  pages 202  2.99  13.49  “A touching and provocative exploration of the latest research on animal minds and animal emotions” from the renowned anthropologist and author (The Washington Post).

Bird Species, by Dieter Thomas Tietze   pages 293  Free  "Textbook. How They Arise, Modify and Vanish. It is a rich resource for bird enthusiasts who want to understand various processes at the cutting edge of current research in more detail."

John James Audubon, by John Burroughs   pages 61  Free  A short biography of the bird man.

Parasite Rex, by Carl Zimmer   pages 320  1.99   14.99  "For centuries, parasites have lived in nightmares, horror stories, and the darkest shadows of science. In Parasite Rex, Carl Zimmer takes readers on a fantastic voyage into the secret universe of these extraordinary life-forms.."

Octopus: The Ocean's Intelligent Invertebrate, by Roland Anderson  pages 196  2.99   11.99  "An extensive natural history of the marvelous mollusk, featuring stunning photography, underwater research, and personal narratives."

Queer Little Folks, by Harriet Beecher Stowe  pages 34  Free   Charming tales for children from animals. 

The Great White Bear, by Kieran Mulvaney   pages 285  2.99   13.49 "Polar bears are creatures of paradox: They are white bears whose skin is black; massive predators who can walk almost silently; Arctic residents whose major problem is not staying warm, but keeping cool. Fully grown they can measure ten feet and weigh close to two thousand pounds, but at birth they are just twenty ounces."

Count the Animals   Free  "A Fun Puzzle Book Gift for Kids, Boys or Girls."

Count the Dinosaurs  Free  "A Fun Puzzle Book Gift for Kids, Boys or Girls."

Lions of Big Cat Rescue   Free    "Learn about lions and meet the lions who call Big Cat Rescue home.  Enjoy over seventy lion photos."

How Do Cats Do That?, by Peter Scottsdale   pages 132  Free  "Discover How Cats Do The Amazing Things They Do."

Dog Training Bible, by Sarah Richey   pages 105  Free   9.99  "Everything You Need to Know to Raise the Best Dog Ever from Puppy to Adult Using the Power of Positive Reinforcement."

The Autobiography of Charles Darwin, by Charles Darwin  pages 69  Free  

On the Origin of Species, by Charles Darwin  pages 380  Free  "This is indeed one of the most important and influential books ever written, and it is one of the very few groundbreaking works of science that is truly readable."

A to Z Beekeeping for Total Beginners, by Lisa Bond  pages 47  Free  "The honey that you harvest from your own bees will be the best honey that you have ever tasted in your life."

Top 10 Dinosaurs of 2014, by Sabrina Ricci    pages 53  Free  "At least 14 dinosaurs made the headlines in 2014 alone. The chicken from hell Anzu wyliei, The American eagle-faced Aquilops americanus, The fear-nothing dinosaur Dreadnoughtus schrani, and more. Also includes a list of fun facts about each dinosaur and links to more resources!

 

[Book News]

You'd think big publishers would be the vanguard against this, but Puffin and Penguin are headquartered in the UK.  Possibly due to the monarchy, who've never been big fans of Free Speech, it can take place without too much concern or protest.   I remember reading about someone being arrested for yelling at Prince Andrew "You're a dirty old man!" or something similar.  

[Kindle Book Deals]

Animals

 

Just Like Us, by Rick Quinn  pages 349  .99   10.99  "A Veterinarian’s Visual Memoir of Our Vanishing Great Ape Relatives. The author will donate all proceeds of book purchase to Docs4GreatApes.   “Just Like Us is an entertaining and informative read that illustrates how one ordinary person can be a catalyst for positive change.” —Jane Goodall 

Beaverland, Leila Philip    pages 451  3.99   17.99  "How One Weird Rodent Made America.  An intimate and revelatory dive into the world of the beaver—the wonderfully weird rodent that has surprisingly shaped American history and may save its ecological future."

Foxes Unearthed, by Lucy Jones   pages 256  2.99   9.99  "A Story of Love and Loathing in Modern Britain"

When Bears Attack  pages 226  1.99  "Close Encounters of the Terrifying Kind. As modern life continues to encroach on the wilderness, encounters between bears and humans will only increase. Learn about the outcome of these feral clashes in When Bears Attack."

Native American Spirituality, by Mari Silva   pages 246  Free  4.99  "Unleashing the Power of Shamanism, Animal Spirit Guides, Shamanic Totems, Power Animals, and More (Pagan Beliefs)"

Complete Works of Charles Darwin (Illustrated)  pages 16313  2.99  "Includes all books, Darwin’s letters and autobiographies - spend hours exploring the scientist’s personal correspondence.  Special criticism section, with 11 essays evaluating Darwin’s contribution to science.

Man-Eaters Of Kumaon, by Jim Corbett   pages 256  2.00  "As a conservationist, Corbett was instrumental in speading awareness and drawing up programmes for the protection of India's wildlife. He also played a key role in the creation of a national reserve for the Bengal tiger"

The Last Rhino, by David Mark Quigley  pages 107  Free "An African Wildlife Adventure"

Understanding Cat Language, by Aude Yvanes   pages 64  Free  "Cats communicate with those around them every day. A look, a tap of the paw, a pose, a movement of the ears: their entire bodies express their emotions and feelings. Get to know your cat better through 50 detailed poses."

Understanding Dog Language, by Aude Yvanes   pages 71  Free  "A look, a pose, a movement of the ears or tail: their entire beings express their feelings. Get to know your dog better through 50 detailed poses. They will be useful to you on a daily basis but also when training your dog."

Hope for Animals and Their World, by Jane Goodall  pages 403  2.99   11.99  "How Endangered Species Are Being Rescued from the Brink."

BECOMING K-9: A Bomb Dog's Memoir, by Rada Jones   pages 170  Free   3.99 "A daring puppy. A vicious war. When the merciless desert craves her humans' lives, can this K-9 defend them, or will she pay with her blood?"

Woolly Mammoths  pages 54  Free   3.99  "The History and Legacy of the Most Famous Extinct Elephant Species"

Jack London: The Complete Novels + A Biography of the Author   pages 3034  .99   Excellent collection. The biography was well-written by his wife. Intimate and interesting, if not exactly impartial.

 

 

Cozies with animals

Deadly Gamble, by Connie Shelton  pages 292  Free  "A Girl and Her Dog Cozy Mystery."

Art Heists and Hairballs, by Bailey Booth   pages 112  Free  "There’s no such thing as a typical day at Helping Paws Animal Shelter, and this wasn’t the first time I’ve had a soggy box waiting for me on the doorstep with a disgruntled cat inside.
However, this was the first time the cat talked to me."

A Corpse at the Castle, by RB Marshall  pages 216  Free  "A Page-Turning Scottish Cozy Mystery.  A royal castle. A murder. Only one witness: a horse. 

Beagles Love Cupcake Crimes, by CA Phipps  pages 278  Free  "A Small Town Culinary Cozy Mystery"

Bodies, Baddies, and a Crabby Tabby, by Sherri Bryan     Free  "Murder in an English village. Unsolved mysteries. An empty-nester longing for a quiet life. What could possibly go wrong?"

Purrfect Patsy, by Nic Saint   pages 238  Free    4.99  "I won’t conceal the fact that when I found that inflatable pool in my backyard I was surprised to a degree. Inflatable pools, as a rule, contain water, you see, and everyone knows that cats don’t like water all that much. In fact we hate it."

Hexes and Hijinks, by Christine Pope  pages 1941  Free  "Boxset of 10 Paranormal Cozies Featuring Witches, Wizards, Ghosts, Spirits, Talking Cats, and Much More!"

Dog on It, by Spencer Quinn  pages 324  1.99   13.99  "A Chet and Bernie Mystery.  An “enchanting one-of-a-kind novel” (Stephen King) that is “nothing short of masterful” (Los Angeles Times).

Murder at the Dolphin Hotel, by Helena Dixon   pages 252  Free  "June 1933. A room with a view… to murder.  A gripping cozy historical mystery."

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[Book News]

Who IS this group of censors or "sensitivity readers"? I wondered.  They call themselves Inclusive Minds,   “a collective for people who are passionate about inclusion and accessibility in children’s literature” but the changes I've read have been rather ridiculous.  To find out more about them, I went to their facebook page but hit a wall.

https://www.facebook.com/InclusiveMinds/events/?ref=page_internal

They need to be stopped.  Who's next?

[Book News]

Camilla forces U-turn in Roald Dahl censorship row.

I wouldn't call it a U-turn, more like a weasel-turn.  Not sure if Camilla caused it, but the timing is suspicious.  

[Best Bios]

Sir Walter Ralegh, by John Winton

This one surprised me by how good it is. The name John Winton was unknown to me, but it seems he mainly wrote about the British Navy in WWII.  I would put this in my Top Ten Bios alongside authors like Chernow, McCullough and Stacy Schiff. The amount of research alone is impressive, yet it remains extremely readable without any drag. What an interesting life! I really didn't want it to end, especially so tragically.

[General True Crime Shows]

I really like Cold Justice.  One of the few shows that actually solves cold cases.

[Kindle Book Deals]

more additions -

 

What Can a President Really Do?   pages 17  Free   "For kids.  A Good Answer to a Good Question."

Presidents’ Day Activity and Recipe Guide  pages 58  Free  "Brief bios of Washington and Lincoln, arts & crafts projects and a collection of easy to make, fun recipes which will give you a taste of colonial times and life on the frontier..."

Lives of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence, by Charles Augustus Goodrich   pages 418  .99  "Who were the men willing to risk their lives by adding their signatures to the bottom of it?  Biographies of all fifty-six signers, first published in 1829."

50 Core American Documents, by Christopher Burkett   pages 601  Free  "The Ashbrook Center’s 50 Core American Documents is meant to introduce readers to America’s story as it has unfolded from the American Founding into the Twentieth Century."

Jackie Kennedy, by Captivating History   pages 113  Free  "A Captivating Guide to the Life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis."

Franklin Roosevelt, by Captivating History  pages 90  Free  "Explore How FDR Went from Almost Dying at Birth to leading the United States through the Great Depression and World War II."

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[Book News]

Shocking.  Dahl must be rolling over in his grave.

Critics blast 'absurd' rewrites to Roald Dahl's children's books

"Britain’s Telegraph newspaper first reported the changes Friday, laying out the hundreds of changes Puffin Books, a division of Penguin Random House, and the Roald Dahl Story Company made to the books since 2020, even adding paragraphs never written by the late Dahl.

Award-winning author Salman Rushdie called the changes “absurd censorship.”

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/roald-dahls-children-books-matilda-charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory-rcna71427

[Kindle Book Deals]

President's Day

 

Truman, by David McCullough  pages 1120  3.99  "The Pulitzer Prize–winning biography of Harry S. Truman, whose presidency included momentous events from the atomic bombing of Japan to the outbreak of the Cold War and the Korean War, told by America’s beloved and distinguished historian." 

A Thousand Days: John F. Kennedy in the White House, by Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.   pages 1124  2.99 15.99   "Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winner: “Of all the Kennedy books . . . this is the best.” —Time

JFK and the Masculine Mystique, by Steven Watts  pages 430  2.99  "From very early on in his career, John F. Kennedy’s allure was more akin to a movie star than a presidential candidate. Why were Americans so attracted to Kennedy in the late 1950s and early 1960s—his glamorous image, good looks, cool style, tough-minded rhetoric, and sex appeal?"

American Sphinx, by Joseph J. Ellis   pages 464  3.99   4.49  14.99  The Character of Thomas Jefferson  “Lively and provocative … first-rate.” —David McCullough 

The Complete Works of Thomas Jefferson   pages 6436  1.99  "Autobiography, Correspondence, Reports, Messages, Speeches and Other Official and Private Writings."

Thomas Jefferson The Apostle of Americanism, by Gilbert Chinard  pages 622  Free

The Naval War of 1812, by Theodore Roosevelt   pages 333  Free  "Theodore Roosevelt’s landmark work of military history: The definitive account of the War of 1812."

Theodore Roosevelt; an Autobiography    pages 437  Free  

Camping with President Roosevelt, by John Burroughs   pages 46  Free  "A short fun read."

The Fireside Chats of Franklin Delano Roosevelt  pages 157  Free

Lincoln's Yarns and Stories    pages 270  Free  "A complete collection of the funny and witty anecdotes that made Lincoln famous as America's greatest story teller."

LINCOLN – Complete 7 Volume Edition  pages 2868  .99  "Biographies, Speeches and Debates, Civil War Telegrams, Letters, Presidential Orders & Proclamations."

Speeches and Letters of Abraham Lincoln, 1832-1865   pages 227  Free 

President Barack Obama, by David Blum   pages 15  Free  "In this Kindle Singles Interview, President Barack Obama decried the "change in culture" that has changed our view of the American Dream."

The Memoirs of General Ulysses S. Grant, Part 1   pages 136  Free

United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches  pages 344  Free

Three Days in January, by Bret Baier   pages 367  2.99  "Dwight Eisenhower's Final Mission"

John Adams Under Fire, by Dan Abrams  pages 338  2.99   13.99  "The Founding Father's Fight for Justice in the Boston Massacre Murder Trial."

 

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The Great Divide, by Thomas Fleming   pages 447  2.99  "The Conflict between Washington and Jefferson that Defined a Nation. In the months after her husband's death, Martha Washington told several friends that the two worst days of her life were the day George died -- and the day Thomas Jefferson came to Mount Vernon to offer his condolences." 

Washington and Hamilton, by Stephen Knott   pages 322  1.99  "The Alliance That Forged America. The true story of the friendship between founding fathers George Washington and Alexander Hamilton."

Writings of Thomas Paine  pages 286  Free    "A riveting read. 5 Stars" - George Washington   "Gripping and  Unputdownable"  - T. Jefferson

Siege of Yorktown, by Henry Freeman  pages 51  Free    "One city. One long siege in the fall of the year – would change everything."

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[The Curse Of Oak Island - General Discussion]

I'm amazed this is still going on.  I haven't watched it in years, but caught an episode the other night.  In an hour the only thing they dug up was a pipe stem piece, but no one could date it.  Now they're trying to tie in the Knights Templar?  WTF?  Have they ever uncovered any treasure at all?

[Kindle Book Deals]

Suspense/Thriller

 

The Gaslight Stalker, by David Field  pages 208  .99  "Nobody is safe in Whitechapel. The first crime thriller in an exciting new historical series, the Esther and Jack Enright Mysteries, a traditional British detective series set in Victorian London and packed full of suspense."

The Girl From Paradise Hill, by Susan Lund   pages 350  Free  "The seemingly idyllic mountain town harbors a dark secret: four young girls have disappeared over a forty-year period. With no crime scenes, no leads and no suspects, the cases have gone cold.  Until today."

The Bookseller's Tale, by Ann Swinfen  pages 260  Free  "Oxford, Spring 1353. When young bookseller Nicholas Elyot discovers the body of William Farringdon floating in the River Cherwell, all the signs point to suicide.  Oxford Medieval Mysteries Book 1."

A Hunt By Moonlight, by Shawna Reppert  pages 298  Free   3.99  "A Scotland Yard Inspector hunts something more dangerous than werewolves through the gaslit streets of London. Werewolves and Gaslight Book 1. "

A Shadowed Livery, by Charlie Garratt   pages 276  .99  "A chilling mystery inspired by true events. The first book in a page-turning historical mystery series! Warwickshire, England, 1938. While Hitler and Chamberlain are preparing to sign the Munich agreement, the murderer of a Jewish shopkeeper is being hanged in Birmingham."

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There's something odd about this picture from the Rex Harper article  😃  What the hell?  Is he wearing blonde hair extensions?

 

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The 1851 Irish Emigrant's Guide for the US, written by a couple of Irish-Americans during the great Famine.  Fascinating stuff.  Includes everything from where to buy your passage, what to pay (1/2 of the listed prices, or about $10. for steerage! Kids under 14 are $5.00)  Of course this does not include dining service, mattresses, blankets, dishes, or anything really, except basic food staples that must be cooked yourself and a bucket to wash in.  

It took about 4-6 weeks to cross the pond.