The History Book Club discussion

Hello! My name is Rachel and I am inches away from finishing my PhD in 20th Century American Military History. I fell in love with military history after reading The Killer Angels in high school

by Michael Shaara (no photo of Mr. Shaara available)

I specialize in the history of the Vietnam War, military medicine, and the development of the PTSD diagnosis. Since I am mired in dissertation work I look forward to using this group to read interesting history outside of my field. I can't wait to get started!

A warm welcome Rachel and congratulations on your upcoming educational achievement. Great job with the citations but just (no photo) will suffice.

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by Michael Shaara (no photo)


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Glad you found us, Liza. Take a moment to browse the threads.....there is much to see and do here.

Welcome Rachel, so close now. I hope you find the group rewarding.

Rachel wrote: "Hello! My name is Rachel and I am inches away from finishing my PhD in 20th Century American Military History. I fell in love with military history after reading The Killer Angels in high school
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Where are you completing your PhD if you don't mind me asking?

Warm welcome to Stuart, Tom, Greg, Mark, Megan, Casey, Liza, and Rachel! Glad you have all joined the club and please browse the threads and enjoy the discussions. Something for everyone here.

Hi,
I'm from England and love reading historical based fiction as I learn so much about history in the process. I do ocassionally read non-fiction history books, especially when I want to find out more about a historical period in a recently read fiction book. I'm looking forward to picking up ides for new reads in this group!

Welcome Rosie, we are glad to have you as a member.

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 Jeffrey Toobin

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Thanks and glad you joined us.

Welcome Rosie, glad you found us here.

Thank you for the warm welcome! I'm at the University of North Carolina.

Hi. I'm Jim and I live in the Pacific Northwest. My areas of interest are in post-Cold War military history and history of the US intelligence services, especially counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism. Even more specifically, I have read dozens of books on the events immediately prior to and after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, including military operations, intelligence operations, and public policy.

In addition, I am also interested in the history of financial markets, with a particular emphasis on the nasty bits: panics, scandals, and other financial disasters.

I generally read strictly non-fiction works, including memoirs and other first hand accounts, as well as journalistic and scholarly overviews.

I am looking forward to discussing my areas of interest with other informed readers as well as getting some exposure to topics I am less informed in.

Welcome, Jim. Glad you could join us.

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by Robert A. Caro

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Jim, welcome from another Pacific Northwesterner! Hope you enjoy the discussions. There are many of them to be had here.

So glad to see you here at the HBC! Love new voices and ideas. Welcome to Liza, Rachel, Rosie, and Jim.

Welcome Megan, Casey, Liza, Rachel, Rosie and Jim. I know you'll find lots here to explore.

Welcome to Lisa, Rachel, Rosie and Jim to the History Club. Enjoy and please share your thoughts and information with the group.

Hello,
My name is Kathleen. I am a teacher,mother,bibliophile with an insatiable love of all periods of history. I am so happy that I stumbled upon this group- I cannot wait to comb through all of your topics and posts!

Glad to have you with us, Kat. Hope you participate and enjoy!

Welcome Rosie, Jim, and Kathleen.....we are glad that you have joined us. This is the place for all things history. Please browse the threads and join in the book discussions/recommendations. Questions?..ask any of the moderators.

Welcome Kathleen. Look around in the different folders. You are bound to find something that interests you.

Hi, I'm Dr Shafqat Noor from pak...I'm new in this group and interested in books for world war 1,2 ... So plz suggest me some good books...thanks!!

A warm welcome to Shafqat and Mathys. We are an international book club and have several members from your home countries.

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 William L. Shirer

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We look forward to your participation.

Always a reader. Ten months out of the year, I am a hard working History teacher. Summer time is my time to read and experiment I the kitchen. In terms of history, I love figuring out what makes people tick. Big themes like leaders and movements are cool, too. I like industrial inventions, and will be visiting Ford and Edison's Winter Estates in Southwest Florida soon.
I will enjoy getting and participating with you all this summer.
Lorenna S

Welcome, Lorenna. Glad you could join us.

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...

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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 Kathleen, Mathys and Dr. Shafqat. Glad you found us here.

Hello I am Chris and am now reading my second biography since joining Goodreads.

Woodrow Wilson: A BiographyRoosevelt's Centurions: FDR & the Commanders He Led to Victory in World War II

While my professional life has nothing to do with my college double major (history and political science), I have always loved US history, historical biographies and novels and have read numerous books over the years. I also like to read good mysteries and suspense novels.

Am enjoying the discussion notes that go with each book too.

Chris

Welcome, Chris.

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by Joseph E. Persico

Please take a moment to skim over the information available below

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Jerome

Welcome Shafqat, Mathys, Lorenna, and Chris. HBC is a good place to meet and discuss history. Glad to have you aboard.

Hello, everyone! Thank you for allowing me to join the group!

I'm Claton, a non-fiction audiobook narrator. I love history, and have been fortunate to narrate a few history books to date.

I'm looking forward to being part of the group!

Hello Chris, welcome to the discussions and the group.

Welcome, Claton. Glad you could join us.

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.

Welcome Kathleen, Shafqat, Mathys, Lorenna, Chris and Claton. I love that so many people are interested in history.

Welcome Shafqat, Mathys, Lorenna, Chris and Claton! A lot here to see and do, please explore the threads and join in the discussions.

A warm welcome to Lorenna,Chris, and Claton. We hope you will join in the book recommendations/discussions. You will find that you will be adding many new books to your TBR list!!!!

Welcome Dr. Shafqat Noor along with Kat, Mathys, Chris, and Lorenna to the History Club.

Lorenna I share your interest in the past history of successful individuals. Ford, Edison and Firestone used to go camping together. I'll soon be around Newport, Rhode Island for a day and most certainly the community had its moment in time.

Lisa, Rachel, Kathleen, Kim, Shafquat, Mathys, Claton, welcome to the group.

Hello my name is Bradley, I have an interest in all things history but especially social history, people and the movements they were involved in. I have a BA in history too, and I work as a cook.

Welcome to the place for all things history, Bradley. We are glad you could join us.

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you comment. It makes things much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. It also 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 a book you might mention should look:

by William L. Shirer


Please take a moment to review the information available below

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If you have any questions, ask any of the moderators. And most of all, enjoy!

Welcome Claton and Bradley. So glad you found us. Look around in the different folders -- there is sure to be something that interests you.

Welcome to the group, Bradley.

Welcome, Jodi.

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you comment. It makes things much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. It also 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 a book you might mention should look:

by Orlando Figes

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Jerome

Uh, I've never tried Goodreads on an iPad, sorry. It should be on top of the text box.

Jodi, welcome we are glad to have you.
The add book/author feature works on an iPad IF you access goodreads through the web browser. The app has limited functionality. Using Safari or Forefox will do the trick. Let us know if you still need a hand.

Thanks, Alisa. Looks like I'm still stuck in the Dark Ages :)

Welcome Jodi. I am sure you will find something that interests you here.

Hello Bradley and Jodi. I'm glad you joined and I look forward to your posts.

Welcome Bradley and Jodi. If you're looking for possible books to read, check out the reviews in the 50 Books in 2013 thread here - http://www.goodreads.com/topic/group_....

Hi, my name is Tyler and I am a big history fan from Washington State. Pretty much any kind of history interests me, but I especially like the history of science, sports history, and also the history of exploration. I'm joining because I would love to discuss history with fellow history buffs.

Here's one of my favorite history books:

by Alan Moorehead

I think its a very well-written and entertaining account of a not so well known period in Australian History.

Welcome Tyler.....we are glad that you joined us here at the place for all things history.

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you comment. It makes things much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. It also 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 the book you mentioned should look:

by Alan Moorehead



Please take a moment to read the information available below

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If you have any questions, please ask any of the moderators. Enjoy!!

Tyler, welcome from a fellow Washingtonian! Please browse the threads and join in the discussions. There is a lot here to see and do. If you need any help feel free to ask any of the moderators.