The History Book Club discussion

James, you're going to fit right in. :-)

Teri wrote: "James, you're going to fit right in. :-)"

That's what she said.

Good to meet you Anca, and the two James. Glad you joined us.

Hello, my name is Zac. Obviously I love history, or why else would I join this group. I live in Texas and I'm working on a BA in History, despite everyone's advice that I should get a useful degree.

Hello everyone, I’m Lovelle… I owed my interest in History to my teacher in High School. Because of him, over half of the books I own are history-related. Mostly about World War II & Holocaust, Politics, International and Cultural Studies, Memoir or Biography. Thanks for letting me join your group and I look forward to seeing great book suggestions from all of you.

Feel at home, Zac! It's very nice to study what we really like. We hope you enjoy the group and our discussions about history and a variety of other topics. As you are so interested in the history of the USA and Latin America , we would like to recommend our Ancient History and History of Latin America folders:

American History

History of Latin America

You might also be interested in our current discussion of Eisenhower in War and Peace:

Discussion about Eisenhower in War and Peace

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.

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by Jean Edward Smith

by David McCullough

by Kim MacQuarrie

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José
Admin (T) - Medieval History

Welcome Zac and Lovelle. We're glad you have joined us here at the History Book Club. There is lots going on and some great discussions going on, so jump right in. Looking forward to reading your posts.

Welcome Zac and Lovelle. Zac: don't listen to folks, a history degree gives you great writing and thinking skills that translate to any job.

A warm welcome Zac, and Lovelle....you are among history lovers here and we look forward to discussing books with you all. If you have questions, please ask any moderator.

My name is Jeremy. I am mid-30s and have a background in aeronautics and financial services. I have interest in all sorts of history but especially appreciate US history and memoirs of extraordinary people and events that have shaped what happens next. I am fanatical about sports, sports legacy and historical events in sport. Thanks for including me in the group.

Hi I'm Jared. I'm an attorney from NJ. My focus is in Roman History (preferably late Republic stuff) But I'm also interested in all the Ancient history I can find.

Hello, I am Deborah. I am in New Zealand, though English by trade....I firmly believe that we should look to history to teach us about our decisions today and in the future - there is nothing new under the sun! Also - who would not be fascinated by social history and the gossipy nature of many of the memoirs that survive for us? I am more fascinated by older and Ancient history than modern - I guess because it demands more of my imagination to apprehend what it would have been like to live it. Luckily, Auckland Libraries are not at all bad, so I can order lots of interesting books - NZ is often a bit of a poor relation in terms of facilities.

Anyway, greetings, one and all *takes bow and sits down hurriedly*

Welcome, Jared. We have a Roman History section for you to browse:

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.

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by Robert A. Caro

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Welcome, Deborah. Glad you could join us from NZ. I'm glad your libraries are pretty good. We have an Ancient History section:

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...

Have fun.

Welcome Jared and Deborah. Bryan had given you that tips to get you started on your adventure in history. We look forward to your participation.

hi. i'm sina. i'm dentistry student in Tehran university of medical Sciences. I love history books. :)

Welcome Sina. We are glad you could join us all the way from Tehran!

We have a section on Health/Medical Sciences that may interest you since this is your area of study.

HEALTH - MEDICINE - SCIENCE
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...

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.

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by Dorothy Porter

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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, Jeremy, Jared and Deborah! We have a lot going on these days. Feel free to join in any discussion. The moderators are here to help, so be sure to ask if you have any questions.

I give my warmest welcome to Deborah who is a new member of our group. Please, feel at home!

Hello and welcome, Sina. Best wishes with your career in dentistry. Teri has given you great tips to get started, so enjoy the History Book Club!!!

Hi welcome all. So glad that you joined our group. A special hello to Jeremy, Jared, Deborah, and Sina.

Welcome, Sina, I'm glad you joined. Feel free to browse around.

Hi, my name is Janet and I live in Maine. I am the director of a small town library, so my reason for joining this group is not just that I enjoy historical books, (although I do),but I am always looking for good ideas for new books to purchase for our library, and good books to recommend to our book groups.

Hi everyone!

My name is Elin and I currently live in the mountains of western Pennsylvania. I studied history as an undergrad and I'm currently working on my master's in library science. (Fingers crossed, I graduate this summer!)

Although I prefer American history, specifically local to me history and that of the American west, I can read just about anything. Currently I'm reading a lot of children's literature as I have a class on the genre. But even most of those that I'm finding are historical in nature.

I look forward to communicating with you all and great book recommendations!

Elin

Howdy, I am Diamond Cowboy. I come from Montana of the United States but currently live in PA of the same country. I have travled extensively and I love to learn about the places I am visiting. The travel experience is so much richer when you have a grasp on the historical cultural background.
This group looks like a lot of fun and I thank you for the kind welcome.
Be Blessed.
Diamond

Welcome Janet! You have come to a great place to get ideas on books to add to your library.

A great place to start is with our home page and to review our various discussion topics:

HBC Discussion Topics
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/list_...

There are many folders that you can discuss topics that interest you with lots of listed books in each category.

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 Jean Edward Smith

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

Thank you for the warm welcome Kathy, Teri, Bryan, and Jill.

Thanks to José Luís Pinto as well. I greatly appreciate the link you provided to the folder on Latin American History. As I haven't used this site much for anything else but keeping up with books read, I find the layout a little cantankerous so the link is certainly helpful. And the "to read" list grows ever longer...

Unfortunately my studies are dictating what I read at the moment (not that I'm complaining, I chose this after all) so partaking in any group selection/discussion will likely be impossible until the end of the semester. Good to be here, nonetheless.

Cheers!

Hello, I am Tk.

I'm a stay-at-home-mom in the United States. My children are old enough that I can focus once again on reading books for adults, although I still read to the kids a lot as well. I knew this day would come!

I have over time become more interested in history and and also become aware of my own lack of education on the topic. I am more interested in general books for now so I can have better context for more specific areas later.

Welcome, Diamond. I'm glad you get a chance to travel.

We have a U.S. thread to get you going:

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

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 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.

Bryan
Assistant Moderator
Presidential Series

Welcome, TK. Glad you could join us.

Check out the American History folder as a primer:

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

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 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.

Bryan
Assistant Moderator
Presidential Series

So glad you joined us, Diamond and TK. You will find so much here to continue to pique your interest in history; so look around and join right in.

Jill
Assistant Moderator
Military/European/British History, Music

My name is Robert Jones. I am an electrical engineering student at Mississippi State University. I am married to the love of my life and have a one year old daughter. As of late my favorite period of history has been the Italian Renaissance. I am very excited to join the group and am looking forward to some thought provoking discussions!

Thank you, Zachariah! I'm glad for being useful and moments like these are what makes us move forwards. Regarding your reading availability, we understand your dedication to your college studies and hope you might be sucessful with them. We are waiting for you at the end of your semester!

Welcome to the group, Jeremy. You may want to check out the following folders:


American History

Sports

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

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.

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by James M. McPherson

More information:
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Please take a moment to read our guidelines:
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And an orientation to help you get started:
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If you have any questions, just flag down one of the moderators. Thank you and glad you could join us.

Jerome
Admin - Military History

Thank you Jerome and Jill

Welcome to all of the new faces here at the History Book Club! Elin, Diamond, TK, and Robert, you will all find some great reads, exciting discussions, and wonderful people. Looking forward to reading your posts.

Welcome to all the new members - Anca, both James, Zac, Lovelle, Jeremy, Deborah, Jared, Sina, Janet, Elin, Diamond, TK, and Robert. I know you'll have fun here.

Hi, my name is John and I have a B.A. in history. My special interest is in early American History, 18th and 19th century, with a focus on biographies (Such as "American Lion")

Hi all - I'm Ryan Phelps. I'm a city and regional planner from Indiana in the US. I've been interested in history for as long as I can remember but I've recently rediscovered my love for history when I stumbled onto Allan Eckert's 'Winning of America' series and David Talbot's 'Brothers' about the Kennedy Years. I just think that there is so much that we can learn from studying history to not only avoid repeating it, but to better understand the world around us. You can't determine where you want to go unless you first know where you are coming from. Anyway, I'm hoping that I can expand my history reading list and engage in some discussions, so that's why I joined this group. I'm really looking forward to being part of it.

What a nice introduction, Robert. We welcome you to The History Book Club. We have a variety of folders which may interest you.

Based upon your post - here is one that you may want to look at:

Medieval History

There are many other folders where 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.

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This is how books that you mention should look:

by Jon Meacham

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 our moderators. I look forward to your postings.

Bentley
Group Founder

John, hello and welcome to The History Book Club. It is always nice to have a history major on board.

We have a variety of folders which may interest you.

You may also be interested in participating in the Eisenhower in War and Peace book discussion.

Eisenhower Discussion

There are also many other folders where 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 Jon Meacham

by Jon Meacham

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 our moderators. I look forward to your postings.

Bentley
Group Founder

Hello Ryan. Welcome to The History Book Club. Your background makes you a natural fit for our group.

We have a variety of folders which may interest you including some of our discussions which seem to focus on some of your historical preferences.

One you may be interested in participating in is our Eisenhower in War and Peace book discussion.

Eisenhower Discussion

There are also many other folders where 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 David Talbot (no photo)

by Allan W. Eckert

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 our moderators. I look forward to your postings.

Bentley
Group Founder

Welcome Robert, John, and Ryan. Please look around and post some of your favorites or join a book discussion. Pressure free.

Hello and welcome, Robert, John, and Ryan. We are so glad to have you be a part of the History Book Club. We hope to see you in the discussions.

Hello Elin - nice to have you here. Since you seem to have some interest in reading about the history of America - we would like to recommend the American History folder:

American History

You might also be interested in our current discussions of Eisenhower in War and Peace and The Towers of Silence:

Discussion about Eisenhower in War and Peace

Discussion on the Raj Quartet books

Opening thread on the discussion of Towers of Silence

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 Jean Edward Smith

by David McCullough

by Paul Scott

by Maurice Druon

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 posts.

José
Admin (T) - Medieval History

Welcome to Robert, John, and Ryan. This is a great group of people and I am sure you will enjoy the discussions we have going on.

Welcome, Robert, John and Ryan. So glad you joined us. Jump right into any discussions that interest you. Looking forward to reading your posts.

A warm welcome Robert, John, and Ryan. There is lots to see here....please join right in.

Krissy welcome but we do not allow self promotion.

Here is your post minus the self promoting segments:

Hi! I'm Krissy and obviously, I'm new. ;) I m from the UK but I'm currently travelling from Barcelona and the Philippines to study and be with my dad at the same time. I'm a law student and history facinates me. I've tried being a history major but my guts told me that I should walk towards law school because that's what I've always wanted. I love Europen History! Ancient Greece facinates me. And also, the English & British History where the stories of kings, queens, prince and princesses are always amazing! And also, the Spanish history and how they ruled some of the countries esp the Philippines for more than a hundred years. I love history as much as I love.my tea, my dog and my books. ;) ....

Hi, I'm Adrian from the U.K. Confession time - I have never been a great reader, mostly something I do while on holiday (that's a 'vacation' for those of you on the other side of the Pond), but I have recently decided I need to do more, a) because it is very relaxing (I have quite a stressful job in IT) and b) I like to learn things & educate myself, which is why I chose to join this group because I like things that are factual. I have read some fiction but that's not my preference. In terms of history I am quite interested in World War 2 and being British I'm also interested in the history of Britain, which of course we are very fortunate to have a lot of.