A couple of months ago…
Me: How often do you think about the Roman Empire?
Curtis: Eh, not much. Rarely.
This book list: I beg to differ, sir.
It was such a delight to chat with my husband for our Best Books of 2023 episode. His reading taste is quite different from mine, and this newsletter is all about embracing variety—so I thought it would make sense to share a list of his most recommended books. This collection includes high fantasy, military history, leadership studies, and a dash of mystery and memoir. If you have any recommendations for Curtis, I know he would love to read them in the comments.