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One of my favorites by Erik Larson. As always well-researched and well-written and Will Patton‘s narration evokes a mental movie-reel. Crazy historical parallels and ahhhh Easter Egg references.

Yes. I was fascinated.

Running away from home was a mixed bag, both in terms of the trip itself and what I was running away from, but the week had many joys.
1. I visited a park that commemorates Williamsburg during the Peninsula Campaign.
2. I had occasion to use this lovely candle.
3. Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde spoke truth to power.
4. Politics Girl was 🔥this week.
5. Greek food for lunch was delicious.
#5joysfriday

Next up for reading. At around 870 pages, it's likely going to take a while to get through.
#civilwar

I recently delved into "Union Cavalry: 1861-65" by Philip Katcher and Richard Hook, and I must say, it's a phenomenal contribution to the Warrior Series by Osprey Publishing. As someone with a keen interest in military history, I found this book to be a well-researched and captivating exploration of the pivotal role the Union Cavalry played during the Civil War.

Maryes Heights is such a tragedy. So many charges to get slaughtered.

#TopReads2024 continues with my November pick 🦃🍗🎃🥧🥔🍞🥖🥕🌽🍏🍐🍄‍🟫🧅🧄🫛🍠🇺🇸🏈🍂🍁 “We Gather Together” by Denise Kiernan. This was such a great book to read during the Thanksgiving season, I loved it. Her other books are amazing too, definitely check out her backlist 👍

Stephen gives a perfect account of the battle considered the greatest confederate victory. Using actual sources such letters and diaries makes this a must read for civil war buffs.

Shaara immerses readers in the captivating world of the Eastern Theater during the final years of the Civil War. This intriguing sequel to The Killer Angels is a must-read.

This prequel to "The Killer Angels" is highly commendable. It features numerous characters that reappear in the subsequent narrative. The work explores several analogous themes, including family dynamics, friendship, the complexities of decision-making, the institution of slavery, and the contrasting perspectives of the Union and Confederacy.