The History Book Club discussion

Hi All,
My name is Rebecca and I am an English and History undergrad. My historical areas of interest are the English Renaissance, the 19th Century and the Industrial Revolution, and social movements of the 1960s and 70s in America.

I am also interested in women's history, particuarly the first and second wave feminist movements in Europe and the US.

Hello everyone, I'm Derek and I'm 27 years old. I live in Cleveland Ohio. I have recently decided to make some big decisions in my life. One of them being adopting a puppy, our third dog. Another, to start reading more. I've tried this before, and haven't been successful. I seem to read a few books and just kind of stop. It felt like it was about the destination (just finishing the book), and not the joy of reading the book and the journey and knowledge it holds. I really don't know what genre really interests me, so that's why I'm here. Looking to give history and non-fiction a shot. Either way, I am excited to be here!

Welcome Derek! Congrats on the addition! I thoroughly enjoy the history genre especially biography. I hope you will enjoy it.

Rebecca wrote: "Hi All,
My name is Rebecca and I am an English and History undergrad. My historical areas of interest are the English Renaissance, the 19th Century and the Industrial Revolution, and social movemen..."

Welcome Rebecca! I share your interest in the English Renaissance and I was also a History and English undergrad.

Sasha wrote: "Hello, my name is Sasha, I'm from Kyiv, Ukraine. I'm really happy to have found this group. As a journalist, I'm interested in the latest non-fiction books about current politics, as an avid reader..."

Welcome Sasha!

Hey all! My name is Alex. I'm 33 years old and I live in Texas. I work in the health care field. I have always loved reading but it's been difficult to fit it into a busy schedule, but buying a Kindle and using Goodreads has really made a huge difference in the past couple years.

While I enjoy plenty of fiction, history has always been a passion of mine, and I've started to add history into my reading list. I like a variety of different topics, but my biggest interest is with WWII and The Revolutionary War. I've also started to get into historical biographies. I'm starting Chernow's Washington bio and plan to read John Adams by McCullough soon after.

I look forward to getting involved in this group!

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Samanta
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Hello, Rebecca. Welcome to the History book club!

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

American history
British History

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by Elizabeth Wurtzel

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Hello, Derek. Welcome to the History book club!

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by Mark Z. Danielewski

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Hi All:

Thanks for your welcome. I am a 67 year old divorced man. Many years ago I got an undergraduate degree in American history and loved every minute of it. Then I found how marketable that degree was (not!) and got a Masters in Industrial Relations from the University of Toronto. That "worked" and I spent time as human resources officer in various companies, specializing in recruitment. Now that I am in semi-retirement I have to indulge in my passion: reading American history. Currently I am reading Washington by Ron Chernow and enjoying it immensely. As I get familiar with the site I will enter the books I have read. I live in Edmonton Alberta Canada and usually take a Buckley's baseball tour every second year. Looking forward to exploring the site and mining it for more good reads. My daughter, who is a professional librarian, put me on this site and I am glad she did. Be well.

Hello! I am a New Jersey native, currently living in Indianapolis by way of Boston and New York. I studied art history and journalism as an undergrad and design history as a grad student. After a stint in publishing, I found my way into the museum world, where my scholarly interests focus on American art, decorative arts, textiles, and fashion. I love reading about 19th- and 20th-century art and culture and have a special fascination with all things related to death, dying, and mourning throughout history as well as unknown or under-studied women around the world. I also escape into historical fiction on occasion--it is, for me, a great entry point to learn about different time periods and cultures. Looking forward to reading insightful books and sharing in great discussions here!
Rebecca

Welcome Rebecca! I share your interest in the English Renaissance and I was also a History and English undergrad.
Thank you Lisa, the Renaissance is such a fascinating period!

Hi! My name is Chit Basu, and I recently moved (back) to England. I am a PhD candidate in political science, with some research interests in late 19c and 20c political history. As a former history major, I love reading both historical fiction and non-fiction! I am particularly interested in post-17C history/historical fiction, though really I'll read anything that's a compelling read.

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Hello, I get to live real history every day aboard a decommissioned, Cold War-era aircraft carrier. My passions include writing, gardening, fishing, fountain pen restoration and, of course, reading. A San Diego native, I still live in a city proud of its military heritage.

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Hello Boys & Girls, call me Simeon. I am the newest member to the History Book Club and with great anticipation I look forward to positive exchange of words, book reviews and comments. Time and again I have been labeled a "Voracious Reader" and I relish that phrase and accept it with pride. I enjoy reading mostly Biographies and Autobiographies, Business and Financial literature, Self-help, and Inspirational books. Lately, it's been History and I am very pleased to be a member of this great group.

Hello History Book Club, I'm Martha Foster. I live in Idaho and love all manner of books, including history. My husband is a big history book fan, usually reading at least one history book a month, and I've joined here hoping to catch up! Glad to be able to join!

Hello, im Danne from the northern regions of Europe, my passion is history, especially Roman Republic and early Principate, WW2 in general and Third Reich in particular, i read as much as i possibly can, "a curious mind is a healthy mind" et cetera :)

Welcome Simeon, Martha and Danne.

Hi, I'm Byte Grimmel, I love reading books especially books about sci-fi and history. I am a newbie here. Hoping to find book lovers to share ideas with.

Welcome to our group, Byte! We have many different topics and books being discussed here so please feel free to explore and jump in.

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Vicki
Assisting Moderator – Ancient Roman History

Hello everyone,
I am new to this group and would love to share my interests as well as learning from all your readings here.

My love for history fiction started with Steve Berry in 2014 and now I can't seem to find enough to satisfy my appetite. Works from Brad Meltzer, Robert Ludlem have also been great reads.

That's if for now.

Talk to you soon!

Hi. My name is Alice Martin and I am from UK. I am fascinated by history, especially the Middle Ages and the crusades. I have to admit I like more to watch documentaries than reading books. But I hope that, with the help of this club, this will change in the future. :) Moreover, I made my account like 5 days ago and I am still trying to understand how Goodreads works. I feel a little lost. What is a top user? What is a listopia? And so on...

Since I have been on vacation, I didn't get a chance to welcome our new members individually.........so a group welcome to you all and I hope you will participate in the discussions/book recommendations.

Hello, Jonathan. Welcome to the History book club!

Based on your introduction, I suggest you check out our thread on Historical Fiction:

Historical Fiction

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by Steve Berry

Brad Meltzer

Robert Ludlum

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HBC Administration - Croatia - Art, Architecture and Culture - Ancient and Medieval History

Hello, Alice. Welcome to the History book club!

Yes, Goodreads can be a bit overwhelming, but don't worry, you'll get there. :)

Based on your introduction, I suggest you check out our thread on Medieval History:

Medieval History

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Welcome everyone.

Hi everyone ^_^

I'm Sarah from Italy and I've always been a lover of history. History was my favourite subject when I was st school, it goes that far.
Although I enjoy all of history, in recent years I've become involved especially with the 1920s, which is an era that has always fascinated me. I started with the Roaring Twenties, but now I'm moving closer to home with inter-war year Europe.

I read history books, historical novels and period novels too.

A warm welcome, Sarah. It looks like you are a voracious reader, so you have found the right place to share recommendations/discussions.

Please browse our home page at the link below and find new and exciting topics to further pique your interest in all things history.

Home Page

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Military Hist L/Global NF/Eur/Brit/Music.

Hi,

I love History, I have read a lot on Roman, British and American History. Lately I've been reading about English Monarchs, my latest book was on the Norman Conquest of 1066 by Marc Morris.

I love history because it tells us so much about ourselves and I have used lessons learned from the stories I've read. I also believe fact is much more interesting than fiction. I'm always looking for good books to read and people who share my passion for the past. I'm also looking for good books outside of what I've read, I'm woefully ignorant of Eastern Culture and looking to remedy that.

Hi, my name is Laurie, and I live in Texas. Clearly I enjoy reading history books since this group interests me. I like almost anything about American history, and I am a big Anglophile so I love British history as well. My undergraduate degree is in English so that also fuels an interest in history relating to literature and authors of classic novels. I look forward to reading and discussing fascinating books like Washington: A Life which I plan to read with the group.

by Ron Chernow

Hi, Laurie and welcome to the group, I am a fellow Anglophile. My first degree was in history and english. I truly enjoy nonfiction especially biography and look forward to reading with the group as well. Lisa

Hello and welcome, James. You have found the place for the history lover. Based on your introduction, you might want to visit these topics at the link below.

British History
American History

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Home Page

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

So glad you joined us, Laurie. As one Anglophile to another, you have some great resources here for British history. Visit our folder at the following link.

British History

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Home Page

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Military Hist L/Global NF/Eur/Brit/Music.

Hello,
My name is Michael Stich. I have interests in Early American conflicts and settlement, WWII, historical American figures. I am retired and spend much time reading. I was in the Submarine Service
1970-1974 during the Cold War and made 6 patrols. I also am a fly fisherman and spend as much time as I can in streams catching and releasing trout.

Hello. My name is Herb Hastings I live in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and am a retired Parole Officer.

Books have been my companions all my life. If there is no "frigate like a book" then I have found them to be the safest of harbors. I have always been drawn to stories, and that is the way I view History, it is the story of all the people who have gone before us. Historians dissect mankind's collective memories and, in doing so, perhaps light our path to the future.
I don't know how often I will be sharing in the conversations of this Group, but I can promise that I will be paying attention and following them.

A warm welcome to Michael and Herb. You have found the right group for the history lover and I think you will find much here to round out your reading lists. I look forward to your participation....... and enjoy!!!

Welcome, James, Laurie, Michael and Herb.

Hi,

I've always been interested in History, especially in how today's Politics and current events become tomorrow's History...and vice versa! :)

I really enjoy reading on early American History, particularly how the personalities and ideologies of the Founding Fathers helped shape American institutions.

Having a Palestinian father, I'm also really interested in colonial history, and periods of intersecting cultures. So things as disparate as Canadian Aboriginal history, late Ottoman / 20th century Arab history, and the Meiji Restoration really pique my curiosity!

Finally, at some point, I'd also like to read more on Roman history. I recently finished Suetonius' Twelve Caesars, which got me even more rev'd up... but I'm trying to not spread myself too thin :)

I look forward to participating in this forum, and to talking to others keen on reading and sharing!

Cheers,
Marc

Hello, Marc. Welcome to the History book club!

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

Roman Empire
American History
The Founding Fathers
Middle East
British history
The Ottoman Empire

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If you browse through our homepage, you will see that we have a reading project called "Book of the month" in which we read a different book for a month, and last month our read was If the Oceans were Ink by Carla Power. Even though we have finished with the discussion, the threads are still open and you can join with your own thoughts. You can find the discussion here: Book of the Month - If the Oceans were Ink

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Hi, my name is Nina. I live in Kansas, USA. I love history, American Revolution, Civil War, and current events.

So glad you joined us, Marc....you have a wide range of favorite topics and you will find much information and book recommendations here at the place for all things history. Enjoy!!

Hello, Nina. Welcome to the History book club!

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American history
American civil war
Current Events

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A warm welcome to new members Serenity and Nina. I hope you will join in our discussions/book recommendations. Happy reading!!

Hi, my name is Nina and I live in Hutchinson Ks. I love history. American Revolutionary, Civil War era, and current history. I am looking forward to discussion about history. My favorite books are and

Welcome to all the new members. Looking forward to seeing all of your perspectives on history.

Hey everyone - my name is Evan and I live in North Carolina. For a long time I didn't read much at all, as novels generally aren't my thing, but have recently discovered that I love to read about history.

For the most part I am interested in American History, and I have a goal to gain and end to end understanding of my country's background. I've been jumping around quite a bit, but so far have enjoyed several great reads on the Revolution.

My wife and I love to go to used book stores and I've amassed quite a large unread library. I'm doing my best to get through my stack of "to read" items but somehow I always get two new ones for every one I read.

I'm also interested in the Vikings, as well as some European history.

Anyway, Hi! I'm excited to connect with fellow history buffs and get some good recommendations!

Hello all. Just checking in! I'm looking forward to some good discussions about history.

So glad you have joined us, Evanand Freya. Teri ha given you a good start for finding your favorite topics and many more. Looking forward to your participation. Questions?......ask any of the moderators.