The History Book Club discussion

Hi All,

My name is Surya. I am from India. I am nurturing reading as a habit. I have pursued Bachelor's degree in Computer Application. I work as a software programmer. But I am curious about History. History was my favorite subject during my school days.

Now I am interested to rekindle my love for reading history books.
I am happy to be part of this group as it has members from around the world.

Thank you all.
Surya

Tea here. Interest in history, mostly European and the US but no exceptions.

Welcome, Surya and Tea,. We’re thrilled to have you join the History Club!
Regards,
Andrea

A warm welcome Surya, from all of us in the History Book Club from India. We are happy that you have joined us from India. Thank you for your nice introduction and sharing your interests in history. Please feel free to join in the many discussions.

There are many folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well so please feel free to explore our many diverse threads. Here is a list of focus areas:

History Book Club's Focus Areas

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 an example of how the books you mention should look:

by Rick Atkinson

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 the moderators. We look forward to your participation.

Lorna,
Assisting Moderator (T) - Civil Rights and Supreme Court

Welcome Tea, we are happy that you have joined us in the History Book Club. Thank you for your very introduction and outlining your varied interests in history.

Based on your areas of interest, you may want to explore the following focus areas:

Europe - European History
American History

There are many other folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well. Here is a list of focus areas:

History Book Club's Focus Areas

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 an example of how books you mention should look:

by Barbara W. Tuchman

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 the moderators. We look forward to your participation.

Lorna,
Assisting Moderator (T) - Civil Rights and Supreme Court

Welcome to The History Club, Surya and Tea!

Lorna wrote: "A warm welcome Surya, from all of us in the History Book Club from India. We are happy that you have joined us from India. Thank you for your nice introduction and sharing your interests in history..."

Thank you Lorna for welcoming me.

You are most welcome, Surya. We are delighted that you have joined us.

I see that three are myriad postings in the History Book Club, but no matter how I try, I can't seem to find any entry point for introducing yourself as a new member. If you can help with this, I would greatly appreciate it. Carl Palm.

Carl wrote: "I see that three are myriad postings in the History Book Club, but no matter how I try, I can't seem to find any entry point for introducing yourself as a new member. If you can help with this, I w..."

Carl, you have found it where you can post your introduction within the scope of our guidelines.

This is just a reminder to all members that the History Book Club does not allow any self-promotion or advertising regarding any books, manuscripts, publications, podcasts, or blogs. Essentially, there is to be no personal marketing whatsoever. Posts that are in violation of that rule will be deleted. This is a thread for introductions to tell us about yourself and to share your interests in history.

Thank you,
Lorna, Assisting Moderator (T) - Civil Rights and Supreme Court

Hi! I'm Elyse (: I received my B.A. in History and now attend law school in Sacramento, California. I am deeply interested in the
threads of the human experience. History reveals these threads.

I enjoy 1960s U.S. history (I wrote my senior thesis on a subtopic of this era), early history (ancient Islamic history, early civilizations, etc..), religious history (as an atheist I am fascinated by the concepts of religion and its impact on humanity), and philosophy (natural philosophy, etc..). My love for the law finds itself within each of these topics. Microhistories are my first love (especially the unheard stories of women).

In my free time not spent reading, I enjoy baking, hanging out with my friends and family, being around my cat in general, playing on my rec volleyball team, and running.

I am always looking for likeminded people to connect with. Forming relationships through our interests is so important. Let's be friends!

Welcome Elyse, thank you for your interesting introduction outlining your interests in history. We are happy that you have joined us in the History Book Club from Sacramento, California. And we wish all the best in law school.

Based on some of your areas of interest, you may want to explore the following threads:

Ancient History
American History
Middle East History

There are many folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well so please feel free to explore our many diverse threads. Here is a list of focus areas:

History Book Club's Focus Areas

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 an example of how the books you mention should look:

by Barbara W. Tuchman

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 the moderators. We look forward to your participation.

Lorna,
Assisting Moderator (T) - Civil Rights and Supreme Court

This is just a reminder to all members that the History Book Club does not allow any self-promotion or advertising regarding any books, manuscripts, publications, podcasts, or blogs. Essentially, there is to be no personal marketing whatsoever. Posts that are in violation of that rule will be deleted. This is a thread for introductions to tell us about yourself and to share your interests in history.

Thank you,
Lorna, Assisting Moderator (T) - Civil Rights and Supreme Court

Hi all, hope you doing good! I'm Germán, I'm 23yo and I'm from Argentina. Usually I like to read fiction books but nowadays I'm trying to get into history genre; started with Sapiens of Harari. If you've any other recommendation would be welcome !

At the same time I'd like to ask, have any of you had any problem lately with goodreads? or the way they manage communities/groups? I'd like to know if is there any common issue.

Thanks!

Welcome to the History Book Club, German. We are happy that you have joined us from Argentina. Thank you for your introduction. For questions with Goodreads, you may go to their Help Page where they will be able to answer your questions.

There are many folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well so please feel free to explore our many diverse threads. Here is a list of focus areas:

History Book Club's Focus Areas

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 an example of how the book you mentioned should look:

by Yuval Noah Harari

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 the moderators. We look forward to your participation.

Lorna,
Assisting Moderator (T) - Civil Rights and Supreme Court

Hello i am new here. I love to read history from all parts of the globe. Currently i am reading Nelson and Emma. I am from the uk and enjoy many genres but history is my favourite. Great to meet you all! Have a nice day :)

Welcome to the History Book Club, Dale. We are happy that you have joined us from the United Kingdom. Thank you for your introduction.

There are many folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well so please feel free to explore our many diverse threads. Here is a list of focus areas:

History Book Club's Focus Areas

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 an example of how the book you mentioned should look:

by Roger Hudson (no photo)

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 the moderators. We look forward to your participation.

Lorna,
Assisting Moderator (T) - Civil Rights and Supreme Court

Welcome, Elyse, Germán, and Dale to the group!

Just joined. Within history, my main areas of interest are:
1. World War 1 — with the insistence that Woodrow Wilson was a "fake neutral" long before US entry into the war, as William Jennings Bryan knew in 1915;
2. U.S. Civil War
3. Pre-history in the sense of no writing, so archaeology and related, but the Ancestral Puebloan world.

Philosophy, politics/public policy and related, and critical religious studies also major areas of interest.

Hello,
My name is Ashleigh, I live in Georgia. History is one of my favorite topics, especially with WW2 and the Holocaust. I’ve been fascinated with these topics since about 7th or 8th grade. I’m looking forward to any recommendations!

Thanks everyone bear with me on getting things correct! I’m just not very technical I’m sure I’ll pick it up though! Excited to see what you’re all reading!

dale martin dean wrote: "Thanks everyone bear with me on getting things correct! I’m just not very technical I’m sure I’ll pick it up though! Excited to see what you’re all reading!"

Thank you, Dale. I am sure that you will be fine and if you have any questions, just let us know. We are delighted to have you as part of the History Book Club.

Welcome Socraticgadfly, we are happy that you have joined us in the History Book Club. Thank you for your introduction and sharing your many diverse interests in history.

Based on your areas of interest, you may want to explore the following focus areas:

The First World War
American Civil War
Philosophy and Politics

There are many other folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well. Here is a list of focus areas:

History Book Club's Focus Areas

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 an example of how books you mention should look:

by Barbara W. Tuchman

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 the moderators. We look forward to your participation.

Lorna,
Assisting Moderator (T) - Civil Rights and Supreme Court

Welcome Ashleigh, we are happy that you have joined us in the History Book Club from Georgia. Thank you for your interesting introduction and outlining your varied interests in history.

Based on your areas of interest, you may want to explore the following focus areas:

The Second World War
Europe - European History

There are many other folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well. Here is a list of focus areas:

History Book Club's Focus Areas

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 an example of how books you mention should look:

by Rick Atkinson

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 the moderators. We look forward to your participation.

Lorna,
Assisting Moderator (T) - Civil Rights and Supreme Court

Hi History Book Club,
My name is Margaret and I'm from Minneapolis, MN in the USA. I am a retired accountant. I have been reading mostly books about the Great War but have been expanding. Each book I read makes me want to read more. Each book I read helps me understand our current world better.

Welcome Margaret, we are happy that you have joined us in the History Book Club from Minneapolis, Minnesota in the United States. Thank you for your interesting introduction and outlining your varied interests in history.

Based on your areas of interest, you may want to explore the following focus areas:

The First World War
The Second World War

There are many other folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well. Here is a list of focus areas:

History Book Club's Focus Areas

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 an example of how books you mention should look:

by Erik Larson

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 the moderators. We look forward to your participation.

Lorna,
Assisting Moderator (T) - Civil Rights and Supreme Court

Welcome, Margaret!

Glad to have you join us, Margaret! You’ll find several excellent book reviews by Jerome on books about the First World War. Have fun exploring.
Regards,
Andrea

Hello, I am new to this group, looking forward to chatting with you all.

Welcome to the History Book Club, Lady. We are happy that you have joined us. Thank you for your introduction.

There are many folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well so please feel free to explore our many diverse threads. Here is a list of focus areas:

History Book Club's Focus Areas

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 an example of how the books you mention should look:

by Kenneth Whyte

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 the moderators. We look forward to your participation.

Lorna,
Assisting Moderator (T) - Civil Rights and Supreme Court

This is just a reminder to all members that the History Book Club does not allow any self-promotion or advertising regarding any books, manuscripts, publications, podcasts, or blogs. Essentially, there is to be no personal marketing whatsoever, including references to authorship. Posts that are in violation of that rule will be deleted. This is a thread for introductions to tell us about yourself and to share your interests in history.

Thank you,
Lorna, Assisting Moderator (T) - Civil Rights and Supreme Court

Hi,
I live in the UK and have always loved history books, especially about Medieval times. However, I have specifically joined to ask for recommendations about history books about D Day.
Yes, a time period well away from what I usually read about, but having been watching some amazing TV programmes about D Day over the past few weeks, I really want to read a book / books about the topic.
Thank you :)
Elaine

Welcome Elaine, we are happy that you have joined us in the History Book Club from the United Kingdom. Thank you for your introduction and sharing your interests in history.

Based on your areas of interest, you may want to explore the following focus areas:

Ancient History
Medieval History
The Second World War

There are many other folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well. Here is a list of focus areas:

History Book Club's Focus Areas

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 an example of how the books you mention should look:
by Cornelius Ryan

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 the moderators. There are a lot of group book discussions. We look forward to your participation.

Lorna,
Assisting Moderator (T) - Civil Rights and Supreme Court

A brief introduction: I am Jozef Ostyn and have had an account here on goodreads for years but have been largely inactive, which I hope to change now. I am a historian by training, with a first degree from the University of Ghent and an MA and PhD from The Ohio State University. I specialized in US and European diplomatic history. Apart from the years at Ohio State I have not pursued an academic career and have been working in other fields since 1996. But history is still a major hobby and interest of mine and I read extensively. I live in Belgium and my native language is Dutch.

Welcome to the History Club, Jozef! I think you’ll find it challenging!
Regards,
Andrea

Welcome, Jozef!

Welcome Jozef, we are happy that you have joined us in the History Book Club from Belgium. Thank you for your interesting introduction and sharing your interests in history.

Based on your areas of interest, you may want to explore the following focus areas:

American History
European History

There are many other folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well. Here is a list of focus areas:

History Book Club's Focus Areas

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 an example of how books you mention should look:

by Erik Larson

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 the moderators. We look forward to your participation.

Lorna,
Assisting Moderator (T) - Civil Rights and Supreme Court

Welcome Meg, we are happy that you have joined us in the History Book Club from Virginia. Thank you for your interesting introduction and sharing your many interests in history.

Based on your areas of interest, you may want to explore the following focus areas:

American History
History of Latin America

There are many other folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well. Here is a list of focus areas:

History Book Club's Focus Areas

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 an example of how books 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 the moderators. We look forward to your participation.

Lorna,
Assisting Moderator (T) - Civil Rights and Supreme Court

Welcome, Meg!

Glad you’ve joined us, Meg!
Regards,
Andrea

Hi,

Reading Modern European History, whilst interested more in all things post-revolutionary Russia.

Presently and for next few years my rucksack will gather dust in Glasgow, Scotland.

Welcome Andy, we are happy that you have joined us in the History from the Glasgow, Scotland where your rucksack will be for the next few years. Thank you for your interesting introduction and outlining your varied interests in history.

Based on your areas of interest, you may want to explore the following focus areas:

Europe - European History
Russia

There are many other folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well. Here is a list of focus areas:

History Book Club's Focus Areas

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 an example of how books you mention should look:

by Ron Chernow

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 the moderators. We look forward to your participation.

Lorna,
Assisting Moderator (T) - Civil Rights and Supreme Court

Hello All,
I'm from Thailand. My grandfather was British. My parents are both Thai. I'm in the UK just now studying history at university. My passion is to travel, but at present I'm basically penniless and for now will read my way around the world.

I'm harboured up in the Welsh Valleys. I work outdoors, mostly on farms, walling, fencing, and general repair work. I was a focused on my rugby, but a knee injury has put me on the sidelines for good. In the off-seasons, when finance allowed, I took to the mountains: mostly Asia and the Himalayas. I took to reading whilst recovering from my surgery. It's becoming a big thing. As one door closes, another door opens.

Welcome Angkhan, we are happy that you have joined us in the History Book Club from Thailand and now studying in the UK. Thank you for your interesting introduction. You will most likely discover that there are a lot of armchair travelers among us.

There are many folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well so please feel free to explore our many diverse threads. Here is a list of focus areas:

History Book Club's Focus Areas

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 an example of how the books you mention should look:

by Barack Obama

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 the moderators. We look forward to your participation.

Lorna
Assisting Moderator (T) - Civil Rights and Supreme Court

A warm welcome Mitch, from all of us in the History Book Club. We are happy that you have joined us from the Welsh Valleys. Thank you for your interesting introduction and sharing your interests in history. We all wish you the best in your recovery from your knee injury. Thank you for your comment about your reading while recovering, “as one door closes, another door opens.”

There are many folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well so please feel free to explore our many diverse threads. Here is a list of focus areas:

History Book Club's Focus Areas

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 an example of how the books you mention should look:

by Rick Atkinson

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 the moderators. We look forward to your participation.

Lorna,
Assisting Moderator (T) - Civil Rights and Supreme Court

Saying, hello to everyone. I'm hoping to make friends with book readers and read stacks of good books.

Hello all,

I'm a student from Britain. I've never been overseas and I'm wanting to read about life at all points of the compass.

Hello! I’m Inês from Portugal. Ready to explore all the suggestions of this group. Thanks for having me!