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Book Review: Enigma Traitors by Dermot Turing - The Struggle to Lose the Cipher War [Ad-gifted] Enigma Traitors by Dermot Turing touches on treachery, betrayal, deception, and the struggle to win the cipher war! #BletchleyPark and its role in #codebreaking during #worldwar2 is relatively – if superficially – well-known through a number of books, the film The #ImitationGame and the work of the Trust running Bletchley Park, which preserve the facility as a museum. Dermot Turing has clearly spent a lot of time researching how the equivalent German services fared. He compares the relative efforts of both sides, the clear success enjoyed in cracking the opposition’s ciphers and the relative complacency which was seen about the security of their own ciphers. Published by The History Press the #book shares many of the experiences on both sides are familiar: overconfidence, bureaucracy and inter-service rivalry. The #Germans were generally content to believe that Enigma was uncrackable, even when the evidence was quite clear. Such as when the Allies rounded up the U-boats at refuelling rendezvous. They demanded that the traitors were ousted. Meanwhile, the Allies were unaware or at least complacent over the almost complete revelation of their “secret” messages during the #NorthAfrica campaign. What was clear was that the codes had been broken and it was only a matter of time before the secret was revealed. So head to the #blog to find out more about this book and my #review : https://lnkd.in/esA7FUBM #bookblogger #dermotturing #alanturing #bookreview #enigmatraitors #coding #readingtime #readingcommunity #readingaddict #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #bookish #influencer #blogger #greatbritain #britain #unitedkingdom #uk #europe #giftideas #giftsforhim #christmas2023 #christmasgifts #christmasgiftideas

Close your eyes and take a deep breath... Ah, the scent of history, adventure, and endless knowledge. Bibliosmia - the perfect excuse to get lost in a used bookstore. 🌐 www.authorstribune.com #AuthorsTribune #DidYouKnow #DYK #InterestingFact #KnowledgeIsPower #LearnSomethingNew #FactOfTheDay #TodayILearned #DidYouKnowThat #DidYouKnowFacts

As an avid reader, I typically go through about 40 books a year. My go-to genres are biographies of historical figures, social issues, and inventions. Recently, my daughter gifted me a book that I thoroughly enjoyed. Set in the 1740s, this historical novel is based on true events and takes us on a journey through the world of empire building, the treacherous seas, and military men pushed to their limits. The vivid imagery and copious research make for a fast-paced and gripping read. Highly recommended for anyone interested in history and adventure! #bookrecommendation #historicalfiction #adventure #booklover

New blog on my research project #ReadingMickey on summer colonies and Italian children before, during and after fascism. The blog post is inspired by Pivato's book below, which came out on June 2023: https://lnkd.in/eGE42qPS

Hey LinkedIn! If you’re new to following me, I talk about #thedonkeycutter, #guernicaeditions, #literaryfiction, #canlit, and #cravecanlit. ✒️The Donkey Cutter, my debut novel, is out and available. Check online, Guernica Editions, or better yet, your local bookstore. Don't take my word for it, per The Miramichi Reader , "The plot of this novel was perfect." At its heart, it is a gritty, coming-of-age tale exploring the daughter-father relationship during the start of the tumultuous 20th century on the Canadian Prairies.

Literary Discoveries: Unforgettable Reads from My Latest Newsletter In the most recent edition of my monthly newsletter, I delve into several books that have captivated my attention and imagination. One standout is David Benioff’s 'City of Thieves.' This gripping novel is loosely based on the author’s grandfather's experiences during the harrowing siege of Leningrad in 1942. The story follows Lev, a young man caught violating curfew when he and his friends loot a dead German soldier's parachute. Unlike his friends, Lev is captured and, alongside Kolya, a deserter, faces execution. However, a Russian colonel offers them a chance at redemption: find a dozen eggs for his daughter's wedding cake within a week, and their lives will be spared. What follows is a thrilling, often perilous quest through a city devastated by war, where the usual horrors of conflict are compounded by a desperate hunt for something as mundane as eggs. 'City of Thieves' not only offers an exhilarating escape but also serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience of the human spirit in the face of dire adversity. For more intriguing reads and insights into the literary world as seen through the lens of an octogenarian author with a penchant for dry humor, consider subscribing to my newsletter. You can sign up here and explore more literary gems: https://lnkd.in/gscjWvcT #BookRecommendations #Literature #CityOfThieves #HistoricalFiction #Newsletter #davidbenioff

A Collection of my Novel, Novellas, and Short Stories

The three impact books on me.

📚This week we are highlighting "You've Been Chosen" by Cynt Marshall! 🌟 This gripping novel explores the journey of self-discovery, resilience, and empowerment. 🌈 Available now at the OIE Library. 📖✨ #YouveBeenChosen #CyntMarshall #OIELibrary #MustRead #BookRecommendation #EmpowermentJourney