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Books I’ve Read (2025)
Streets of Laredo by Larry McMurtry
Currently Reading
Currently reading
Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry
Currently Reading
Currently reading
Comanche Moon by Larry McMurtry
Currently Reading
Currently reading
Dead Mans Walk by Larry McMurtry
Rating: 4.5 Stars * * * *
I read the entire Lonesome Dove series a long time ago, and decided to read it again. This is the first book in the series, and follows Gus and Call through a series of mishaps and adventures through Texas as rangers. I love the writing style, and the characters are great.
The Bitcoin Standard by Saifdean Ammous
Not Rated
I really enjoyed the first half of this book with the history of money. Very fascinating. I didn’t care as much for the second part of the book - not because of the writing, but because so much has changed with regard to bitcoin being a currency standard as opposed to the speculative training instrument it is today. Nevertheless a great read to better understand bitcoin.
Sharpe's Sword by Bernard Cornwell
Rating: 5.0 Stars
This is one of my favorites in the Sharpe series. Sharpe’s obsession with his rival’s sword leads him through a series of adventures and battles, ultimately leading to him defeating his rival.
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
Rating: 4.0 Stars * * * *
This was a very interesting book. Because of the characters and the stye of writing I couldn’t help but think I was reading a YA novel, but nevertheless it was still a light but fun adventure.
Sharpe's Company by Bernard Cornwell
Rating: 5.0 Stars * * * * *
Particularly like this book in the series because it shows the commitment and endurance Sharpe had to satisfy his pride but also to get what he wants. A great book.
Sharpe's Gold by Bernard Cornwell
Rating: 4.5 Stars * * * *
Sharpe is given a mission to retrieve gold from the Spanish to save the war. While I love all of the books in the Sharpe series, this one dragged on just a bit, although I very much enjoyed the escape scenes with the gold through the mountains and valleys of Spain while being pursued by the ruthless “El Catalico”.
Sharpe's Eagle by Bernard Cornwell
Rating: 5.0 Stars * * * * *
Sharpe is once again in deep trouble, unjustly accused of something he didn’t do. With his military career about to end, he has one chance of redemption: to capture an eagle standard from Napoleons army, something that’s never been done before.
Sharpe's Rifles by Bernard Cornwell
Rating: 5.0 Stars * * * * *
One of my favorite of the Sharpe series. Sharpe, having been promoted through the ranks, finds being accepted as an officer is not all that it’s cracked up to be. I love the journey Sharpe undergoes in learning how to become a leader as well as a soldier.
The Wide Wide Sea by Hampton Sides
Rating: 5.0 Stars
I found this book so incredibly interesting. It detailed Captain James Cook’s third and final voyage, which was absolutely mesmerizing. This book exceeded my expectations. Cook was trying to find the famous Northwest Passage, and, while not succeeding due to large ice packs blocking his way, he did stumble upon lots of Polynesian islands, including Hawaii where he was eventually killed. So much detail and storytelling in this book!
Sharpe's Prey by Bernard Cornwell
Rating: 5.0 Stars * * * * *
This Sharpe series book details the battle of Copenhagen, where the British were desperate to make sure the French didn’t get the large Danish fleet by taking it for themselves. I loved the history in this particular book, and the struggles Denmark had in trying to remain neutral in the war between Britain and France.
Medusa by Nataly Gruender
Rating: 5.0 Stars
This was truly an amazing book. It followed all of the events that lead to Medusa’s curse, and was extremely well written. It seemed very similar in prose to the Sarah Maas books I recently read, which is a good thing. Written in first person, it followed Medusa’s suffering to the very end from her perspective, as a woman wronged by the gods. One of the best books I’ve read in a while.
Left for Dead by Eric Jay Dolin
Rating: 5.0 Stars
This true story about a shipwreck in the Falkland Islands during the War of 1812 simply amazed me. An American expedition to go sealing in the Falkland Islands is interrupted by a shipwreck on the islands of the British merchant ship Isabelle. With the war between America and Britain going on, this was a difficult situation. After much negotiation, the Americans agreed to cut their sealing expedition short to rescue the British passengers aboard the Isabelle and transport them to Rio. During the rescue attempt, a British Frigate, sent to rescue the British passengers, happens upon the Americans. Even though it's a true troy I won’t give away what happens next, but needless to say things don’t go well. The writing of this book was excellent, and kept me interested the entire way through.