The History Book Club discussion

Hi, I'm Namit, I'm from Pune, India. I love reading books and History has always been one of my favorite topic among others. Professionally I work as a Product Manager in an IT company. There are a lot of things that make me curious like ancient Indian naval wars or troops, forts and their stories, history of places around the globe etc. Looking forward to get some valuable suggested reads and stories in here from all over the world. My favorite author is Eliyahu M.Goldratt who writes about business concepts in story telling format which is very easy and interesting to understand, I hope some of you might have read his work.

I would like to thank the moderators to allow me join this group. Thanks....

Welcome Noela and Denz. This is the place to be for all history lovers. We have some great discussions going on. Hope you will be participating soon.

Hello Namit. Welcome to The History Book Club. We are so happy that you have decided to participate in our group. You will find many great book recommendations and discussions here that you can join in on.

We have a variety of folders which may interest you. Why don't you start with our Home Page and look through the current book reads and discussion threads.

History Book Club Home Page

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 Gilbert King

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

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.

Francie
Assisting Moderator (T) - Supreme Court, Civil Rights, Health-Medicine-Science

Hi All,

I am Parikshit from Mumbai, India. I have been in love with history since 8th grade, which was back in 2005. At the time i only used to watch history channel documentaries. More recently I have started reading books on history.

My current favourite topics are World War 2, especially books which give perspective from the losing side. The American Civil War, I read Team of Rivals last year and the book blew me away. I also am curious about Indian history. I want to read book on the French revolution and the Renaissance.

I am currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Computer Science so that leave me with little time to read history so for I now I am just expanding my 'To-Read' collection.

Apologies for the long introduction

TL;DR I love history

Hi My name is Linda Lee Greene. Reading is one of my passions, and although I enjoy many genres, history is a favorite. In particular, I enjoy movies and books about WWII. My favorite historical figures are FDR and Churchill. I also study Native American history. I look forward to reading the posts of my fellow history buffs.

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I am Cheryl
I am from Metcalf, Illinois; USA.
I love to read American History, Political History, and Military Autobiography/Memoir. I don't usually give comments but I enjoy reading from other members.

Hello Parikshit. Welcome to The History Book Club. What a nice introduction. We are so happy that you have decided to participate in our group. You will find many great book recommendations and discussions here that you can join in on.

We have a variety of folders which may interest you. Why don't you start with our Home Page and look through the current book reads and discussion threads.

History Book Club Home Page

Based on your introduction, you may also enjoy the following folders:

The Second World War

American Civil War

French Revolution

The Renaissance

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 Gilbert King

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

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.

Francie
Assisting Moderator (T) - Supreme Court, Civil Rights, Health-Medicine-Science

Hello Linda. Welcome to The History Book Club. We are so happy that you have decided to participate in our group. You will find many great book recommendations and discussions here that you can join in on.

We have a variety of folders which may interest you. Why don't you start with our Home Page and look through the current book reads and discussion threads.

History Book Club Home Page

Based on your introduction, you may also enjoy the following folders:

The Second World War

Franklin Delano Roosevelt (President) 1933-1945

Winston Churchill

Native Americans

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 Gilbert King

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

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.

Francie
Assisting Moderator (T) - Supreme Court, Civil Rights, Health-Medicine-Science

Hello Humza. Welcome to The History Book Club. We are so happy that you have decided to participate in our group. You will find many great book recommendations and discussions here that you can join in on.

We have a variety of folders which may interest you. Why don't you start with our Home Page and look through the current book reads and discussion threads.

History Book Club Home Page

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 Gilbert King

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

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.

Francie
Assisting Moderator (T) - Supreme Court, Civil Rights, Health-Medicine-Science

Hello Cheryl. Welcome to The History Book Club. We are so happy that you have decided to participate in our group. You will find many great book recommendations and discussions here that you can join in on.

We have a variety of folders which may interest you. Why don't you start with our Home Page and look through the current book reads and discussion threads.

History Book Club Home Page

Based on your introduction, you may also enjoy the following folders:

American History

Military History

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 Gilbert King

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

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.

Francie
Assisting Moderator (T) - Supreme Court, Civil Rights, Health-Medicine-Science

A warm welcome to Parikshit, Linda, Humza and Cheryl.......we are so pleased that you have chosen the History Book Club. Lots going on here, so jump right in. Questions?.....ask any moderator. And enjoy!!!

Welcome new members! :)

My name is Sarah. My favorites periods of history include the American Revolutionary War and Civil War, the French Revolution, anything on ancient times as well as anything on Medieval Europe.

Hi my name is Stella and I just joined. Ive always loved History and a specific interest in archaeology. In fact I want to become an archaeologist when I get older. I live in the U.S. I love reading and look forward to this group!

Hi everyone! I'm Anusha from India. I am in school and in my early teens. I absolutely adore history and also do a lot of research on it during my holidays. I am particularly interested in ancient history. I also like to visit heritage monuments and see the beautiful architecture of the time. History has by far been my favourite subject (though Maths follows closely) but I couldn't find many people interested in it at school so I am really happy to have joined this group. Look forward to reading with all of you!

Hello, Steve. Welcome to the History book club!

Based on your introduction, I suggest you check out these threads:

Ancient history
British history
Roman empire

I suggest you also check out our homepage and see what else we have to offer. You can access the main page through this link:

HBC mainpage

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 Conn Iggulden

More information:
Mechanics of the board

Take a few moments to read the orientation:
How to get started

And our guidelines:
Guidelines

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

Samanta
Assisting Moderator (T) - Croatia - Art, Architecture and Culture - Ancient and Medieval History

Hello, Anusha. Welcome to the History book club!

You are in the right place and you will find many like-minded people here. Based on your introduction, I suggest you check out these threads:

Ancient history
Art - Architecture - Culture

I suggest you also check out our homepage and see what else we have to offer. You can access the main page through this link:

HBC mainpage

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 Mary Beard

More information:
Mechanics of the board

Take a few moments to read the orientation:
How to get started

And our guidelines:
Guidelines

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

Samanta
Assisting Moderator (T) - Croatia - Art, Architecture and Culture - Ancient and Medieval History

Hi, I'm Richard, a British Open University student studying Computing & IT. History has always been one of my favourite subjects, and I'm currently reading by Andrew Marr. I haven't read nearly enough modern history and it's proving to be very enlightening.

Hello Everyone. My name is Joyce Himmel and I LOVE history. I am originally from Maryland but raised my family in Southwest Florida. I retired from the Lee County Library System in 2014 and moved with my husband to South Carolina, a state full of history :). I recently went back to work part time at the Lexington County Library which I am so excited about. I am at home among the stacks! I read a lot of different genres due to my work but my favorite is a good history story. I can't wait to hear about all the books you have read and what you think about them. Let's get reading!!!!

A warm welcome to you, Richard and best wishes on your continuing education. As a lover of history you will be very comfortable here with the rest of us history buffs!

You might want to visit our home page to find topics which may be of interest to you.

Home Page

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. Your book citation was spot on but always put the citations as the end of the text for easier reading.

This is how books that you mention should look:

by David McCullough

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.

Jill
Assisting Moderator
Military Hist L/Global NF/Eur/Brit/Music.

It is always great to have a librarian with us., Joyce.......and we look forward to interacting with you. There are many great discussions/book recommendations here and I'm sure you have a few books to add to everyone's reading list.

You might want to visit our home page to find topics which may be of interest to you.

Home Page

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 McCullough

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.

Jill
Assisting Moderator
Military Hist L/Global NF/Eur/Brit/Music.

We are glad you joined us, Cyrina and please don't be shy about participating on the topics that you find interesting. Here is a link to one of your favorites.

American History

You might also want to visit our home page to find topics that pique your interest.

Home Page

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 McCullough

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.

Jill
Assisting Moderator
Military Hist L/Global NF/Eur/Brit/Music.

Hello All my name is Cameron with interests in autobiographies/biographies.

Hi I'm Dan, I'm in my 50's and I live in the UK (England) I am very interested in History and do enjoy reading about it especially ancient and medieval history and military history.
I also read a lot of non-fiction, historical novels, and sci-fi and fantasy.
I'm hoping to pick up some ideas and recommendations for future reads from this group

My name is Gregory I am 56 and I run a Homeless Shelter in rural Missouri. I love to read and I also read lots of historical fiction and histories concerning anything Military.

I also read non fiction and espionage novels .... I raise pigs, sheep, rabbits, and chickens as a hobby farm.

Teri,
I am from Springfield originally also, grew up by Doling Park on Boonville Street and graduated from Hillcrest ... wife is from Lebanon area (Grove Springs) .... we live in Grandin/Ellsinore area and I work in Poplar Bluff...thanks for the Info I will do my best to be succinct in aby comments

Greg

wow class of '79

It is a small world (smile)

Hi my name is Liz. I love, love, love to read. I am a big fan of European royal history, US history and US presidents. I joined this group because I have recently begun exercising again (yoga and cycling) and I thought it was time to exercise my mind. I can't wait to start reading with all of you.

Hi my name is Liz and I live in the San Francisco Bay area, but I am originally from Philadelphia. I love, love, love to read. My favorite topics are European Royal history, US history and US Presidents. I recently started exercising my body again (yoga and cycling) and I thought it was time to start exercising my mind again. I am excited to get started.

Hi, I'm Rebecca.
I favor American history, especially post-civil war America.

Hello,
I'm Tara. I'm terrible at introductions (and goodbyes) but here goes nothing. I love reading History and non fiction mainly. My interests are all over the map. Right now I am reading about Marx and Engels AND I'm reading Under The Black Flag (again), but I have books about Charlemagne, Lenin's Embalmers and H.H. Holmes in the wings. I'm going to be starting grad school in History in less than a year. Everyone asks me what I want to do with my degree, since I am planning later on to pursue my doctorate, and I usually say I just want to research what I'm interested in... I joke and say "I just want to be on The History Channel and maybe Shark Week." I'm also working on my advanced diving certification and want to focus on wreck dives and photography. OK that's me!

Hello all,
My name is Sergio and am a EMT by trade. I enjoy reading history but more specifically American, military, medical history to name a few. Look forward to joining the discussions as my schedule sees fit.

Hey everyone! My name's Mohamed. I'm Egyptian but at the moment I'm studying at Bristol in the UK. I'm extremely interested in middle eastern, economic and communist history :D

Hello everyone...

My name is Lidiana and I am a languages and literature teacher from Brazil. I found this group through my Goodreads timeline and it fits like a glove my desire to read more non-fiction.

I think it will take me some time to get acquainted to everything that goes on in here, but I am very excited to join.

Lidiana wrote: "Hello everyone...

My name is Lidiana and I am a languages and literature teacher from Brazil. I found this group through my Goodreads timeline and it fits like a glove my desire to read more non-f..."

Welcome, Lidiana. Glad to see you here too. Now you can be part of the readathon we talked about. :)

Samanta wrote: "Lidiana wrote: "Hello everyone...

My name is Lidiana and I am a languages and literature teacher from Brazil. I found this group through my Goodreads timeline and it fits like a glove my desire to..."

He, He, Lidiana, you too in this group? WELCOME! (I'm just a member). This group is so interesting and you're spoilt for choice :-)

Cynthia wrote: "Samanta wrote: "Lidiana wrote: "Hello everyone...

My name is Lidiana and I am a languages and literature teacher from Brazil. I found this group through my Goodreads timeline and it fits like a gl..."

Hey Cynthia and Samanta...

Maybe it was one of you who posted something on the group and it showed on my timeline? Glad to be here... So much to browse :)

Bemvinda, Lidiana!

Jonathan wrote: "Bemvinda, Lidiana!"

Obrigada :)

Welcome to our group, Ashleigh! We have many different topics being discussed here so please feel free to explore and jump in. Based on your post, you may find something to interest you in this topic:

Africa

I suggest you check out our homepage and see what else we have to offer. You can access it through this link:

History Book Club main page

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 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 us moderators. I look forward to your postings.

Vicki
Assisting Moderator – Ancient Roman History

Glad you joined us, Mohamed. This is the place for the avid history buff. Based on your post, you may find something to interest you in this topic:

Middle East

I suggest you check out our homepage and see what else we have to offer. You can access it through this link:

History Book Club main page

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 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 us moderators. I look forward to your postings.

Vicki
Assisting Moderator – Ancient Roman History

Welcome to the group, Lidiana--we are glad you found us. We have a variety of folders which may interest you. There are many topics for you to peruse and we have discussions on lots of different books. Hope you can join in.

I suggest you check out our homepage and see what else we have to offer. You can access it through this link:

History Book Club main page

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 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 us moderators. I look forward to your postings.

Vicki
Assisting Moderator – Ancient Roman History

Hi!
My name's Lelia, and I'm a high school student on the west coast of Canada. I thought I would join this group because I feel like I need to read more about the world, I don't know nearly enough. Plus, everyone could use a bit of enrichment to supplement their education, right?
I probably won't comment or discuss much in the threads, but believe me, I will be reading and adding many books to my 'to-read' lists, so that some day I can say I have read something on every subject.
I'm especially interested in Celtic and Norse history so I can't wait to see what books are recommended there.

Thank you!

Lelia :)

Leila, we do hope you comment and discuss books we are reading together and other topics on the threads. Do not be shy.

Hello Leila. Welcome to The History Book Club. We are so happy that you have decided to participate in our group. You will find many great book recommendations and discussions here that you can join in on. We do hope you join in in some of our book discussions. They are very interesting and informative, and we welcome everyone.

We have a variety of folders which may interest you. Why don't you start with our Home Page and look through the current book reads and discussion threads.

History Book Club Home Page

Based on your introduction, you may also enjoy the following folder:

Ireland, Its People and Its History

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 Gilbert King

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

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.

Francie
Assisting Moderator (T) - Supreme Court, Civil Rights, Health-Medicine-Science

Hi, my name is Jessica. I'm from Brazil and I had been practising law along seven years. I also spent ten years of my childhood learning your main language, english, and I am here more for the opportunity to continue learning than share, but we can have both too.
That's it. Let's get read.

Jessica - you are already doing a lot better than I would be doing in Portuguese so do not be shy.

Hello Jessica. Welcome to The History Book Club. We are so happy that you have decided to participate in our group. You will find many great book recommendations and discussions here that you can join in on. We do hope you join in in some of our book discussions. They are very interesting and informative, and we welcome everyone.

We have a variety of folders which may interest you. Why don't you start with our Home Page and look through the current book reads and discussion threads.

History Book Club Home Page

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 Gilbert King

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

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.

Francie
Assisting Moderator (T) - Supreme Court, Civil Rights, Health-Medicine-Science

Hi everyone,

I'm James. Originally from America but I've been in Japan for the last 10 years. I enjoy books on pretty much any subject but I've always been partial to history. I'm looking forward to discussing what everyone here is reading. Thanks