Jeffrey Shoemaker, M.Ed²

From shipwrecks and survival to exploration and mystery, these nonfiction nautical adventures read like edge-of-your-seat thrillers. If you love high-stakes stories where nature, leadership, and human endurance collide, these books are for you. #books youtu.be/BsSyeyB6vRA?si…

Here is my full review of Manhunt by James Swanson. #books #civilwar #history patreon.com/posts/153923743

Cobalt Red is a powerful look at the human cost behind the cobalt used in everyday technology. Through firsthand reporting in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kara reveals the dangerous conditions and exploitation faced by miners, including children. youtu.be/bxFkjZSsjRw?si…

I started to reflect on my reading journey and jotted down a few things. Check them out. ## What are you doing to help yourself become a better reader this year? #books #bookstwt patreon.com/posts/15279584…

Imagine getting a front row seat to one of the most dangerous political transformations in modern history. Not after it happened, but while it was unfolding day by day. If you have read this book let me in the comments. youtu.be/7tXonVkNCcI?si… #books #bookreview

Do read investigative or narrative journalism? Have you thought about it? Check out my new post and subscribe for free. #books #booktok patreon.com/posts/15207833…

I read some great books in Feb., and I am carrying over a few to March. Let me know if you have read these books, or if they are on your TBR. youtu.be/eQEezrh2ye8?si… #books #history #BookRecommendations

It’s almost March and so I have some book club news. If you want to join a free book club that focuses on history and nonfiction come check us out. youtu.be/rRifmaMsvCE?si… #bookclub #history #books

Here is my review of Caste by Isabel Wilkerson. This is the first of two books by her I have planed to read this year. youtu.be/HzCMOSVlC60?si… #books #history

patreon.com/posts/151474193 Here is the Feb edition of The Archive Newsletter. It’s my bi-monthly newsletter about the books I read and plan to read. It also has some book club information. #books #history #bookclub

Here is my review of Open Veins of Latin America in writing and in video form. This book is so powerful. It lays a foundation for anyone to understand the development of Latin America patreon.com/posts/150331789 youtu.be/rpwMvLvpW9M?si… #history #booktwt #BookRecommendations

Starting a new book tonight: Cobalt Red. I have been wanting to read this book for a while. Everyone I that I have talked to that read it said it was great. Also new Drink: Dubai Chocolate Mocha with a chocolate chip cookie croissant. What are you reading tonight? #booktwt

Here is my bi-monthly reading update. I have a lot going on, but I am enjoying the reading journey. youtu.be/j7dY1-Y15dY?si… #books #History #booktwt

Here is my bi-monthly newsletter. This is about what I am reading and news about the book club. patreon.com/posts/149934458 #bookclub #books #booktwt

If you are looking for some book recommendations to read during Black History Month and beyond here are several. If you have a book recommendation for me that isn’t on this list put it in the comments. youtu.be/Qkhuq6zavOo?si… #BlackHistoryMonth #booktwt #BookRecommendations

I had a really great January for my reading journey. Here’s how it went, and what I have planned. youtu.be/53VGgFVjHzg?si… #books #booktwt #bookclub #history

Here is my new newsletter for January that has updates to book clubs , reading plans, and upcoming events. It’s free to subscribe! patreon.com/posts/149160096 #bookclub #books #history #nonfiction #booktwt

New Book Review: Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe. This is the first book of the Double Shots & Historic Plots book club line up for 2026. youtu.be/vP4ePFdX3e0?si… #books #bookclub #BookReview

The Double Shots and Historic Plots Bookclub chose Everything is Tuberculosis for our Feb read. If you are interested in joining in we are on Fable and starting this gem on Feb 1. Even if you have already read it we would enjoy having you. #bookclub #booktwt

just finished Destiny of the Republic last night. By far one of the best books I have. The way Candice Millard tells the life and times of President Garfield and Charles Guiteau is just amazing. Her writing style brings these men to life. #booktwt #BookReview