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Loanne
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This factual account of the five months between Lincoln‘s election and the start of the civil war was well-written and absorbing. A non fiction narrative that produced insights on the values, thoughts and emotions of famous people as well as the lesser known characters. The increase of rhetoric and missed opportunities for unity made secession certain. An interesting read but I found it, sadly, very relatable to our current times.

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Kristin_Reads
March | Geraldine Brooks
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My March reading wrap-up! Two that aren‘t pictured: Letter From New York by Hanff and Maus by Spiegleman. It was a very epistolary and bookish month! I read a middle grade, a mystery, and one by an Irish author. I‘m looking forward to diving into April now!

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KCofKaysville
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Great story of two brothers from Massachusetts who end up at Gettysburg during Civil War. Has poetic parts but also very gritty. Map is of second day of 3.

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Rome753
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I found this very interesting. McPherson did an excellent job at providing a good overview of the political, social, economic, and other factors that led to the Civil War. He also did a good job providing a broad overview of the Civil War, as well as the different dynamics working in both the Union and Confederacy. Definitely worth reading.

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KCofKaysville
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Starting historical novel about Gettysburg in the Civil War. I am always into that era!

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Butterfinger
March | Geraldine Brooks
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This book was brilliant. The writing was beautiful and evocative. Loving Little Women and Louisa May Alcott, I know the father was based on Bronson, the Transcendentalist, who created utopian settlements that failed. Ms. Brooks seamlessly entwined the two figures into one. Maybe, even better than Miss Alcott, who only wished to make him properly proud of her. Ms. Brooks made him real,with desires and dreams. Marmee's character was also perfect. 👇

Butterfinger In Little Women, Marmee was written as almost perfect, except for a scene where she tells Jo about her horrid temper. Brooks fabricated several times of Marmee's righteous anger, and each time she exploded was brilliant. 4w
Bookwormjillk I loved this book. The answer to Little Women that I always wanted. 4w
Butterfinger @Bookwormjillk do you think there was a relationship between Thoreau and Emerson's wife? I have always been fascinated by these three men. And Hawthorne. One day, I will visit Concord. 4w
Bookwormjillk @Butterfinger I wouldn‘t be surprised. Concord is worth the visit! I grew up near there and love the walk around the pond. 4w
Daisey This book has been on my TBR a long time, but I never seem to get to it. I visited Concord a few years ago and had a full day of literary tourism. I probably could have easily spent a few days. 4w
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Berryfan
The Civil War at Sea | Craig L. Symonds
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The book looks at 3 distinct areas: commerce raiding and blockaders, river combat, and assaults on Confederate ports. The info on the development of monitors and weaponry is excellent. The riverine aspect is uninspired. The blockade running is interesting. The success of assaults on ports was dependent on coordination and cooperation. Overall, in the debate over the utility of blockades, he waffles and delivers a highly qualified support.

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Hooked_on_books
March | Geraldine Brooks
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Here are my picks for March #ReadYourEbooks. Hopefully I do better this month than I had been. I have a goal to read one Percival Everett book each month this year, so I‘m happy to see Telephone pop up to fulfill that goal. @CBee

CBee I really liked Telephone! 1mo
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DebinHawaii
March | Geraldine Brooks
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tpixie @DebinHawaii I just finished what may end up being one of my favorite reads for 2025- although it‘s a little early for that. Great writing, a strong, remarkable woman, & a wonderful marriage 1mo
DebinHawaii @tpixie Awesome! It was on my #AuldLangSpine list from @JacqMac & I‘m looking forward to reading it! 🤗 1mo
Ruthiella Lots to look forward to! 😄 1mo
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Catsandbooks 👍🏼💚 1mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! Enjoy!!! 1mo
julieclair Lots of great reading ahead! 😃 1mo
Librarybelle Lovely! I see a few titles on your list that are on my tbr list! 1mo
Cuilin 💪 📚 1mo
thegirlwiththelibrarybag I loved Nettle & Bone (T. Kingfisher in generally really) and The Familiar (once you accept that nothing is going to happen quickly, it‘s all about the build up) 1mo
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March | Geraldine Brooks
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I‘ve been focusing a lot on my physical books lately and neglecting my ebooks a bit, so I‘m glad I managed to read one of my #ReadYourEbooks in March. I don‘t see myself sneaking another in before the numbers are drawn, so here‘s my list!

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