Your best of 2015?

[RobertLC]

I agree with Roger and Eva that “A. Lincoln, His Last 24 Hours” by W. Emerson Reck is much underrated and a must have. It is so full of important and sometimes overlooked details. I’m due a re-read of that one.

However, one of my “re-reads” for this year was Margaret Leech’s, “Reveille in Washington.” It remains one of my favorites. Like everyone, I wish she had cited her sources, but this Pulitzer Prize winner is a wonderful book.

My new reads this year were Jane Singer’s book, “Lincoln’s Secret Spy” and Kathy Canavan’s, “Lincoln’s Final Hours.”

Singer’s book may be an unusual topic, but it is very interesting and well researched. In my opinion, it is worth reading. An interesting interview with Jane is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laIsBVYqD1Q .

Kathy Canavan’s book is also very well researched and documented. It is an easy read even though it is full of details. I really enjoyed it and, again, would recommend it.

Bob