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The Fredericksburg Campaign: Winter War on the Rappahannock 
by Frank O’Reilly (2006)
read: 24 November 2010
rating: [+]
category: non-fiction
The definitive book on The Battle of Fredericksburg. Incredibly detailed, exhaustively researched, and vivid in it’s description of the horrors of war. In a lot of ways, it’s the ultimate anti-war book.I can’t imagine reading this and thinking the carnage is cool. Although it delves deep into the minutia of troop level movements and battle strategy, Frank’s writing style keeps you completely engaged, and his extensive use of directly quoted accounts from the participants brings a real humanity to this 150 year old battle. And if you are ever in Fredericksburg and have the opportunity to take a tour led by Frank, don’t skip the chance.
All the Bells on Earth
by James Blaylock (1997)
read: 10 November 2010
rating: [+]
category: scifi & fantasy
As usual, Blaylock dances on the line between fantasy and horror with his novels. This one might lean a little more to to the horror side than some of his other work, and it’s not quite as fast paced as The Last Coin. Still a very good read though.
Coyote Destiny
by Allen Steele (2010)
read: 3 November 2010
rating: [+]
category: scifi & fantasy
Book 5 of the series I think? Good story, but not my favorite. I think the Coyote stories are maybe becoming a little bit predictable.
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