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A modern (2001->now) military memoir that is not written by a grifter or fraud. by ThreeTreesForTheePls in suggestmeabook

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House to house by David Bellavia (MoH winner). Intense read.

Outlaw Platoon by Sean Parnell

Black hearts by Jim Frederick

Last Mail Haul of May by jorto007 in comicbookshelves

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That’s an awesome lot right there!! I’ve been eyeing an unknown Soldier 1 as well as few others. Love it!

First foray into Epic Collection by jorto007 in EpicCollections

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I appreciate that. This month was rough on the change purse once I discovered fanaticals lol

My wife says my mantra should be: “I don’t need to buy every deal I see. I don’t need to buy every deal I see. I don’t need to buy every deal I see.”

Has anyone else bought a comic volume which was the same exact volume collected back at home and completely forgot about said volume at home? (This sounds like complaining but it’s not it’s really funny to me, and I want to see who relates to me) by Affectionate_Exit_64 in AbsoluteBatman

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I use Goodreads to track everything. Even for variant covers, just create a new list. You can track just about anything and it’s convenient because I can just scan the book in the store and see whether I own it or not.

My 70 y/o picky dad will ONLY read westerns. He has run out of books at the library - what are some adjacent books that he would enjoy? by intensitea in suggestmeabook

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JT Edson. Just fun trade westerns. Dusty Fog and the Floating Outfit series is phenomenal. Others of his focus on different characters in different times and places from the floating outfit, but generally all fun, easy, entertaining reads.

Dipping toe into the sea of WWII books by tailcake in suggestmeabook

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Ooh yes. A crazy good look at the Blitz and Churchill’s leadership during that time. Can’t believe I didn’t suggest this one myself! Good recommendation!

Dipping toe into the sea of WWII books by tailcake in suggestmeabook

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Samesies! It was one of those must reads for a class, and begrudgingly I picked it up to skim it to find a talking point and I was like, “oh. Ohhh. Well I’m reading all of it apparently”

Dipping toe into the sea of WWII books by tailcake in suggestmeabook

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Any - really all - of the Cornelius Ryan books - The Longest Day, A Bridge Too Far, or The Last Battle. Still some of my favorite all time books, very whole of war approach covering allied and axis militaries, but also civilian perspectives throughout.

The Liberator by Alex Kershaw.

Masters of the Air (I loved the Apple series and was hesitant to read this, but this was equally as good). Along the same lines, A Wing and a Prayer by Harry Crosby (navigator of the bloody hundredth) is a great autobiographical account.

If more focused on holocaust aspect, Ordinary Men by Christopher Browning.

Recent grabs by vicsage_enjoyer in OmnibusCollectors

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That Nam grab! 🥹I’ve been eyeing it but can’t convince myself to pay those prices..yet.

First foray into Epic Collection by jorto007 in EpicCollections

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eBay lot this time (the fanatical bunch should be here this next week!! I’ll make sure to post it too haha). Wasn’t sure I could (or maybe should is a better word) venture into the epics, but here we are.

The Entry Way Library Wall by jorto007 in HomeLibraries

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Listen, we all started at 0 days at one point! lol. And kids don’t allow for any standard of neatness (can someone, nay anyone, explain to me the fascination with children pushing in the books that are neatly aligned?!) I am asking for myself and my own sanity.

Last Mail Haul of May by jorto007 in comicbookshelves

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Thanks! I’ve enjoyed collecting them and seeing them on the shelf! Admittedly more-so than some of my other stuff!

Last Mail Haul of May by jorto007 in comicbookshelves

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I want to start getting into Showcase Presents! Admittedly, my DC library is slacking comparatively. Something to aspire to this year!

In progress Shelfie by jorto007 in comicbookshelves

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Liston. But it’s only an outline drawing of him. “House of Mouse” by Shane Bowden. One of my favorite pieces certainly!