The History Book Club discussion

Hi everyone. I'm Connie and I live in Missouri. I'm working on my thesis right now and then I will have an MA in history. I'm interested in American and European history.

Thanks for adding me to the group.

Connie

Welcome, Mike. I'm sure you will many books and topics that will interest you. We have a Civil War topic:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you are ready to cite a book. (There is a link on the top right of the reply box.) It makes things so much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. And it helps the Goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them. When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo and author's link at the very bottom of the post after your text. Because it is on the bottom, it calls the reader's attention to the book/author and increases the readability of your posts.

This is how a book should look:

by Robert A. Caro

More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...

Take a few moments to read the orientation:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

And our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask us moderators. I look forward to your postings.

Hi Connie. Good to meet you. Good luck on your thesis. Check out our American history topics and feel free to add your favorites you found in grad school:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you are ready to cite a book. (There is a link on the top right of the reply box.) It makes things so much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. And it helps the Goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them. When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo and author's link at the very bottom of the post after your text. Because it is on the bottom, it calls the reader's attention to the book/author and increases the readability of your posts.

This is how a book should look:

by Robert A. Caro

More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...

Take a few moments to read the orientation:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

And our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...

Enjoy.

Feel at home, Daniel Shao! We are happy to see another History lover in our group. Your interests are also quite extensive! Since you have such a great interest in Ancient and Medieval history - we would like to recommend our Ancient History and Medieval History folders:


Ancient History

Medieval History

Check out our folders as well if you want to search for any specific topic and discuss it with our fellow members. Feel free to contact any one of our assisting moderators for any assistance you might need. We are all here to help.

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you comment. (There is a link on the top right of the comment box.) It makes things so much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. And it helps the Goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them.

When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo and author's link at the very bottom of the post after your text. Because it is on the bottom, it calls the reader's attention to the book/author and increases the readability of your posts.

This is how books that you mention should look:

by Leslie Brubaker (no photo)

by Adrian Goldsworthy

More information:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Take a few moments to read the orientation:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

And our guidelines:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask one of the moderators. We look forward to reading your contributions - this is really a site for those who love history.


José
Admin (T) - Medieval History

Hello everyone. I'm Jen, and I'm trying to read 52 nonfiction books this year. I'm hoping that a good number of them will be history titles. I'm open to suggestions, of course.

I would say my strongest historical interests are around history of technology and exploration, as well as a morbid curiosity around true tales of survival/disaster/atrocity.

Some things I have on my reading list right now are

by Harrison E. Salisbury

by Nathaniel Philbrick

by Eric Schlosser

Jen...so glad you joined us and set yourself a goal for non-fiction reading. Please visit the 50 Books in 2015 thread noted below if you have not already done so and Bentley will set you up your own thread to track your progress. Since you are interested in exploration, here is a link to our Explorers topic. BTW, you did a great job with the book citations!

50 Books in 2015
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Explorers
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you are ready to cite a book. (There is a link on the top right of the reply box.) It makes things so much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. And it helps the Goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them. When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo and author's link at the very bottom of the post after your text. Because it is on the bottom, it calls the reader's attention to the book/author and increases the readability of your posts.

This is how a book should look:

by Antony Beevor

More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2......

Take a few moments to read the orientation:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1......

And our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5......

If you have any questions, just ask a moderator. We are here to help and look forward to your participation. Enjoy!!!

Welcome Jen - great attempts on the citations and almost pitch perfect.

Minor thing on the first one - just add (no photo) at the end.

by Harrison E. Salisbury (no photo)

Hello everyone. I have read a great deal of European and American history, WWII, crusades, reigns of king & Queens. I'm interested in why events happen, the human aspect. I'm looking forward to joining in your discussions.

Welcome Daniel and Jen. Jen, you are doing a great job on the citations for a first-timer. You are a natural.

Welcome, Deborah. Glad you found us. Think about doing the second book on the liberation trilogy with us if you love WWII:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you are ready to cite a book. (There is a link on the top right of the reply box.) It makes things so much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. And it helps the Goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them. When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo and author's link at the very bottom of the post after your text. Because it is on the bottom, it calls the reader's attention to the book/author and increases the readability of your posts.

This is how a book should look:

by Rick Atkinson

More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...

Take a few moments to read the orientation:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

And our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...

Enjoy.

Hi my name is Tracie. I am a History major at Point Park University and someday I would like to get my doctorate in history. My principal interests in history are Russian and German history and all history between 1870-1918.

Oh I am also 22 and from Pittsburgh, PA :)

Hello, my name is denise from SC!

Welcome, Tracie. Glad you could join us.

We do have a Russian History Folder that I think you would be interested in. You can find it here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you comment. (There is a link on the top right of the comment box.) It makes things so much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. And it helps the Goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them.

When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo and author's link at the very bottom of the post after your text. Because it is on the bottom, it calls the reader's attention to the book/author and increases the readability of your posts.

This is how books you mention should look:

by Rick Atkinson

More Information

Orientation – How to Get Started

Guidelines

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask us moderators. I look forward to your postings.

Kathy
Assisting Moderator - Health/Med/Science, Ancient History

Welcome Traci and Denise.

Hi, My name is Bruno, I'm a portuguese historian! I have a masters degree in early modern history, and of course I love history and history books. Also, I look forward to discuss history books here!

Best wishes,
Bruno

Welcome to the group, Bruno. I'm certain you will find topics of interest here.

As you get started please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you comment. It makes things so much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. And it helps the goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them. When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo and author's link after all of the text of your post at the bottom of the post. Placement at the bottom of the post calls the reader's attention to the book and/or author and increases the readability of your post. This is how books you mention should look:

by James M. McPherson

More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...

Please take a moment to read our gudelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...

And an orientation to help you get started:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

If you have any questions, just flag down one of the moderators. Thank you and glad you could join us.

Hi...My name is Melissa. I'm from Ontario, Canada. I've been an avid reader my whole life. I love history. Very new to the online club thing. Hi!

Welcome to our new members Deborah, Traci, Denise, and Bruno As history lovers you will be right at home here!

Welcome to the group Melissa. I hope you are staying warm up in the north.

Since you are an avid reader, you may be interested in our 50 books in 2015 challenge. Take a look at the thread to see if you would like to join:

INTRODUCTION - 50 BOOKS IN 2015

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

There are many other folders that you can discuss topics that interest you.

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you comment. (There is a link on the top right of the comment box.) It makes things so much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. And it helps the Goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them.

When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo and author's link at the very bottom of the post after your text. Because it is on the bottom, it calls the reader's attention to the book/author and increases the readability of your posts.

This is how books that you mention should look:

by Jonathan Darman

More information:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Take a few moments to read the orientation:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

And our guidelines:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask us moderators. I look forward to your postings.

Teri
Assisting Moderator (T) HF/Cur. Evts/Mid East/Religions/US

Welcome to our new members Deborah, Traci, Denise, and Bruno. We have quite a few topics to discuss and I'm sure you'll find something that sparks your interest. Looking forward to reading your posts.

So many new members! Welcome Alex, Daniel, Doug, Mike, Connie, Jen, Deborah, Tracie, Denise, and Bruno. There's lots to see here - have a look around.

You will have a great time here, Melissa....good book recommendations, good discussions, and nice folks!!!

Hi! My name is Tracey. I'm from Atlanta GA. I exclusively read fiction, classics mainly, until I read Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard a couple of years ago, and I realized that there was a lot we didn't cover in history class. I feel that most of my teachers and professors were fixated on WWII and I missed out on a lot, so I'm really looking forward to kicking this year off with the "Land of the Rising Sun Book Express."

Hi, my name is Hala. I'm 24 years old and a dentist. I love history in general, but particularly Medieval and Eastern history. I would like to discover good books regarding those topics. This seems to be a great book club.

Hello, My name is Anne-Kathleen, I am a historian, and I am doing a PhD on the killing of psychiatric patients in Nazi Germany. I hope to find some interesting books dealing with this period in this group (and I already did).

Welcome, Hala! We are glad to see another History lover here. Since you have such a great interest in the Middle East and Medieval history - we want to recommend our Middle East and Medieval History folders:

Middle East

Medieval History

Check out our folders as well if you want to search for any specific topic and discuss it with our fellow members. Feel free to contact any one of our assisting moderators for any assistance you might need. We are all here to help.

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you comment. (There is a link on the top right of the comment box.) It makes things so much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. And it helps the Goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them.

When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo and author's link at the very bottom of the post after your text. Because it is on the bottom, it calls the reader's attention to the book/author and increases the readability of your posts.

This is how books that you mention should look:

by Jason Goodwin

by Hugh Kennedy

More information:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Take a few moments to read the orientation:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

And our guidelines:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask one of the moderators. We look forward to reading your contributions - this is really a site for those who love history.


José
Admin (T) - Medieval History

" Hello my name is Roxanne Jordan and I love history, I focus more on genealogy. I have a lot of my family that goes as far back as the Kings and Queens of England and the era of the Wessex's (Alfred The Great) so I study a lot about them. I also study the civil war, I also have a lot of family that fought in the civil war. I love to do research on history and learning about the past.

Hello and welcome, Roxanne. Genealogy is becoming very popular and sometimes we find exciting things in our background. Since you are interested in the Civil War, here is our link to that topic.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you are ready to cite a book. (There is a link on the top right of the reply box.) It makes things so much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. And it helps the Goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them. When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo and author's link at the very bottom of the post after your text. Because it is on the bottom, it calls the reader's attention to the book/author and increases the readability of your posts.

This is how a book should look:

by Jon Meacham


More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2......

Take a few moments to read the orientation:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1......

And our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5......

If you have any questions, just ask a moderator. We look forward to your participation.

Hello everyone,

My name is Raegan and I live in Texas, U.S.A. I have a background in theatre/performing arts, but I am currently working in insurance. I am interested in American and European history. My most recent obsession has been reading about the Tudor dynasty.

Welcome to the History Book Club, Tracey! As you are interested in the Japan Challenge, here is the link to it:

Japan Challenge

You might also have an interest in our 50 Books Challenge:

50 Books

Check out our folders as well if you want to search for any specific topic and discuss it with our fellow members. Feel free to contact any one of our assisting moderators for any assistance you might need. We are all here to help.

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you comment. (There is a link on the top right of the comment box.) It makes things so much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. And it helps the Goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them.

When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo and author's link at the very bottom of the post after your text. Because it is on the bottom, it calls the reader's attention to the book/author and increases the readability of your posts.

This is how books that you mention should look:

by Candice Millard

by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

More information:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Take a few moments to read the orientation:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

And our guidelines:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask one of the moderators. We look forward to reading your contributions - this is really a site for those who love history and I look forward to reading your posts - so jump right in and get started.

Regards,

Bentley

Glad you joined us, Raegan. This is the place to be if you love history!! Let me get you started with British History at the following link.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you are ready to cite a book. (There is a link on the top right of the reply box.) It makes things so much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. And it helps the Goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them. When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo and author's link at the very bottom of the post after your text. Because it is on the bottom, it calls the reader's attention to the book/author and increases the readability of your posts.

This is how a book should look:

by Jon Meacham


More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2......

Take a few moments to read the orientation:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1......

And our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5......

If you have any questions, just ask a moderator. We look forward to your participation. Enjoy!!

Welcome to our newest members, Roxanne and Raegan. Like you, Roxanne, I am a genealogist and I often find that I've lost all semblance of time while I'm digging through information and pictures. Raegan, I'm a fellow Texan with the same love of performing arts and Tudor history. I hope you both enjoy your time here.

So glad you joined us Hala and Tracey. This is just sheer heaven for the history lover!!!! Look around and then jump right in.

Thank you for creating this group I am huge lover of nonfiction and history. I have a huge interest in both military history & political science. I primarily joined this group to get some great recommendations please feel free to add me as a friend and contact so I can see everything you guys are reading so I can keep learning.

Steven

'Lo - I'm Jenn from Ontario, Canada (Hi Melissa - if you mind me asking, whereabouts in Ontario? I'm in Oshawa, near Toronto. Friend me if you want! ;)

I work in my local library and enjoy nonfiction, as well as genre fiction. I have an interest especially in Canadian history, as well as British/Irish, World War I, and Victorian. I'm currently reading by Holly Tucker (so I guess I also like medical history!) ;)

Steven wrote: "Thank you for creating this group I am huge lover of nonfiction and history. I have a huge interest in both military history & political science. I primarily joined this group to get some great rec..."

Welcome, Steven. Glad you could join us. We have a great Military History Folder. Check that out for recommendations on what to read.

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you comment. (There is a link on the top right of the comment box.) It makes things so much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. And it helps the Goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them.

When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo and author's link at the very bottom of the post after your text. Because it is on the bottom, it calls the reader's attention to the book/author and increases the readability of your posts.

This is how books you mention should look:

by Rick Atkinson

More Information

Orientation – How to Get Started

Guidelines

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask us moderators. I look forward to your postings.

Kathy
Assisting Moderator - Health/Med/Science, Ancient History

Welcome, Jenn. Glad you could join us.

We have an active World War I folder that you might find some good recommendations. And browse through our other discussion threads too, as it looks like you have varied interests.

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you comment. (There is a link on the top right of the comment box.) It makes things so much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. And it helps the Goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them.

When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo and author's link at the very bottom of the post after your text. Because it is on the bottom, it calls the reader's attention to the book/author and increases the readability of your posts.

You did a good job on your book citation. Thanks. This is how books you mention should look:

by Rick Atkinson

More Information

Orientation – How to Get Started

Guidelines

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask us moderators. I look forward to your postings.

Kathy
Assisting Moderator - Health/Med/Science, Ancient History

A big welcome to the newest members. This truly a great group of like minded people. Enjoy!

Welcome Tracey, Hala, Anne-Kathleen, Roxanne, Raegan, Steven and Jenn. You will find your TBR (to-be-read) list expanding so fast here.

Welcome Steven and Jenn! We have a great group here and I am sure you'll find many discussions that will appeal to you. Looking forward to reading your posts.

Hello everyone,
My name is Yaron Reshef. I am 63 yrs old and live in Pardesia Israel and Lewes DE USA.
I am an industrial designer by profession and active in history research in my free time.
My biggest challenge is searching for historical information about people long gone during the Holocaust.

I strongly believe that memories should be nurtured. That’s the only way to preserve them. And nurturing them is done through a story that breathes life and validity into them. You relate the memories, and they return the favor by growing stronger and finding a safe, permanent spot in your consciousness, until they become part of you.

Best wishes,
Yaron

Welcome new members Jenn and Steven. Please browse around the threads and join in the conversations. We look forward to your input. Happy reading!!

We are so pleased that you joined us, Yaron. You may find some additional information for your study of the Holocaust at our Holocaust topic as the link below:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you are ready to cite a book. (There is a link on the top right of the reply box.) It makes things so much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. And it helps the Goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them. When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo and author's link at the very bottom of the post after your text. Because it is on the bottom, it calls the reader's attention to the book/author and increases the readability of your posts.

This is how a book should look:

by Jon Meacham


More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2......

Take a few moments to read the orientation:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1......

And our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5......

If you have any questions, just ask a moderator. We look forward to your participation. Enjoy!!

Welcome, Yaron. I am sure you'll find some great discussion here. Looking forward to reading your posts.

Welcome Steven, Jenn and Yaron! We are glad to have you here in our group.

I am a christian, small business owner, husband, and father of 3 children. I have the priviledge of listening to hours of books while I work in my janitorial and window cleaning business. I missed a lot of history in the public schools so I have a particular interest in anything history. I just now loaded Truman, by John McCullough onto my iPod Shuffle & I'm excited to begin that one tomorrow. Thanks for the warm welcome. This group seems to be a safe place to hang out with mature adults with similar interest.

A warm welcome to Melissa, Tracey, Hala, Anne-Kathleen, Roxanne, Raegan, Jenn, Steven, and Yaron.

Welcome, Eric. Great book choice.

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you comment. (There is a link on the top right of the reply box.) It makes things so much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. And it helps the Goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them. When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo and author's link at the very bottom of the post after your text. Because it is on the bottom, it calls the reader's attention to the book/author and increases the readability of your posts.

This is how the book you've mentioned should look:

by David McCullough


More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...

Take a few moments to read the orientation:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

And our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask us moderators. I look forward to your postings.

Welcome, Nikola. Glad you could join us. We have an Ancient History thread:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you are ready to cite a book. (There is a link on the top right of the reply box.) It makes things so much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. And it helps the Goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them. When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo and author's link at the very bottom of the post after your text. Because it is on the bottom, it calls the reader's attention to the book/author and increases the readability of your posts.

This is how a book should look:

by Robert A. Caro

More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...

Take a few moments to read the orientation:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

And our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...

Enjoy.