A really solid history book that doesn’t quite come alive for me. This was a bit of a chore to get through since some authors can really engage you with historical nonfiction. It takes a gift I have realized. Still this was an interesting look at something famous that had repercussions for Alaska and some key players in American history.

I am at chapter 14. This is still dry. I think it’s because I don’t care about claim jumping or the legal fallout from said jumping. I would think I would be in heaven. Historical nonfiction getting into the 1900s in Nome, Alaska and instead I’m yawning through this.

Like most historical nonfiction books this is dry. 

I haven't done one of these in a while, but here are the books on tap:

Got this in hardback copy and will finally fulfill my next square for Snakes & Ladders. Grins sheepishly. 

Got this in ebook form from my local library.

Trying to whittle down my NetGalley TBRs this weekend too. This looks really interesting.

Another NetGalley read. Want to end with a romance.

I think four books is doable, we will see.