The History Book Club discussion

Welcome to the History Book Club, Elmira. We are happy that you have joined us. Thank you for your introduction and sharing your reading interests.

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Welcome to the History Book Club, Gunnar. We are happy that you have joined us. Thank you for your introduction and sharing your reading interests.

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:

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by Kenneth Whyte

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Lorna,
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Elmira and Gunnar, Welcome!. We’re glad you’ve chosen to join the History Book Club.
Regards,
Andrea

Hello and welcome to Elmira and Gunnar!

Hello,

My name is Ryan. Born & raised New York. I've been a history buff since I was a kid. Served in the Marine Corps from 2007 - 2012. Double Major at SUNY Orange in US History & Business Management; US History at Marist. Looking forward to hearing from all of you and any book recommendations.

thank you, everyone! Happy to be among this amazing community. ☺️

Welcome Ryan, we are happy that you have joined us in the History Book Club from New York. Thank you for your introduction and thank you for your service.

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:

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by Barack Obama

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Lorna
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Welcome, Ryan!

Hello all,
I’m Sean Sell from Pennsylvania, about an hour and 40 minutes outside of Philadelphia. My ancestors came over mainly from the southwestern part of Germany, came up through Philadelphia and moved north and also out to western Pennsylvania. Grew up with Pennsylvania Dutch traditions and two Grandfathers who would always show my brother and I World War 2 movies which helped instigate my interest and passion in history. My real early passion was the American Civil War in which I remember always going to the history section and seeking out Civil War books to look at. I didn’t read much at that early age but I was always looking at the pictures. My mom would say I’ve watched the movie Gettysburg over 50 times, rewinding over and over Chamberlin’s bayonet charge down Little Round Top. Since 2020 I started to read obsessively, starting with reading Delta Force. And since that time I’ve accumulated three book shelf’s worth of books. My main interests are the two World Wars, Roman and Greek histories, the American Civl War, the Crusades, Medieval Europe, the Renaissance, the American Revolutionary War, and the Napoleonic Wars. History is simply a story of us, people, and that is what attracts me to keep reading.

Welcome Sean, to the History Book Club. We are happy that you have joined us from Pennsylvania. Thank you for your very interesting introduction and outlining your interests in history.

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

American Civil War
American History
Europe - European History
World History
The First World War
The Second World War


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by Ron Chernow

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If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask the moderators. We look forward to your continued participation.

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

Welcome to the club, Sean!

Hi everyone!
My name is Cassie, and I'm from Canada:)
I'm Christian and my favorite subject is History!!
I joined this group to find more books, that fit my expectations:)

Welcome Cassie. What period or particular of history is your favorite?

Sean and Cassie, we’re glad you’ve joined the History Book Club … Welcome!
Regards,
Andrea

Welcome to the History Book Club, Cassie. We are happy that you have joined us from Canada. 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 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.

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

Hello from Connecticut! My name is Tom and I enjoy reading, particularly military history, autobiographies and biographies, and criminal investigations at a national or international level. I also read literature, particularly the classics. I just retired from teaching (British Literature), so I'm looking forward to catching up on my reading. I have quite a pile of books to get through.

Welcome, Cassie and Tom!

Welcome Tom, from all of us at the History Book Club. We are happy that you have joined us from Connecticut. Thank you for your interesting introduction and sharing your diverse reading interests.

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

Military History

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

History Book Focus Areas

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by Rick Atkinson

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Lorna,
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I've read mostly about history from the Ancient Near East. I'm now into general world history. After that I will be reading history about Africa, India, China and other non-western cultures before moving on to the Greeks and Romans. I kind of plan to follow Will Durant's trajectory, even though I haven't read his books yet...

Welcome Maarten to the History Book Club. We are happy that you have joined us. Thank you for your interesting introduction and outlining your interests in history.

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

China
East Asia
History of Southern Asia
Middle East

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.

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by Edward Rutherfurd

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

Welcome, Maarten! We’re glad you’ve joined the History Book Club!
Regards,
Andrea

This is 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. And there is to be no mention of your authorship. Posts that are in violation of that rule will be deleted. Please refer to our bylaws should you have any questions. This is a thread for introductions to tell us about yourself and to share your interests in history. It is not to be used as a forum about your authorship.

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

A little late, but welcome to Gunnar, Ryan, Elmira, Thomas, and Maarten! Enjoy! Good reading!

Greetings everyone. I apologize, as I have forgotten about introducing myself since joining. Got a lot going on. But anyway, I am former military and currently a steel worker in Ohio, USA. I do enjoy reading when I get time. The majority of those reads are history or science. I do like to read some other things sometimes. But mostly stick to nonfiction. I joined this group to keep up to date on interesting books that others are reading which I may have missed, and possibly share some of my input with the community here. I am looking forward to sharing this hobby with you guys.

Welcome to the History Book Club, Kemp. We are happy that you have joined us from the state of Ohio. 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 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.

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

Welcome to the Club, Kemp! You’ll discover some great reviews.
Regards,
Andrea

Hello, Kemp, and welcome to the group!

This is 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. And there is to be no mention of your authorship. Posts that are in violation of that rule will be deleted. Please refer to our bylaws should you have any questions. This is a thread for introductions to tell us about yourself and to share your interests in history. It is not to be used as a forum about your authorship.

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

A huge HELLO to everyone from Australia 🤗 My name is Angela, but everyone usually just calls me Ange. I feel like I've just hit the jackpot with finding this Group. I have been interested in history ever since I was little. Studying Ancient History through school - it was one of my favourite subjects. I feel like I've just opened a Pandora's Box full of new reads and I can't wait to start to read some.

Welcome, Ange!. The History Book Club will give you lots of new ideas!
Regards,
Andrea

Welcome Ange, we are happy that you have joined us in the History Book Club from Australia. 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 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

Elmira wrote: "Hello everyone, I'm Elmira. I studied law and am now majoring in international relations. Currently, I'm working on my thesis, which includes sections on the history of ancient economics, so I’d be..."

Nice to meet you. It sounds like an intense thesis.

This is 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. And there is to be no mention of your authorship. Posts that are in violation of that rule will be deleted. Please refer to our bylaws should you have any questions. This is a thread for introductions to tell us about yourself and to share your interests in history. It is not to be used as a forum about your authorship.

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

Hi, I'm Catherine C. Wu. I'm an omnivore reader. Most of my favorite books are sweeping historical fictions: Wolf Hall, Pachinko, Bel Canto, Gone with the Wind, Tree of Smoke, The Quiet American, Dr. Zhivago, The Dove Keepers...

Welcome to the History Book Club, Catherine. We are happy that you have joined us. Thank you for your introduction and sharing your reading interests.

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

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When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo and author's link at the very bottom of the post after your text. Because it is on the bottom, it calls the reader's attention to the book/author and increases the readability of your posts.

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by Hilary Mantel
by Ann Patchett

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

Welcome, Catherine!. You certainly share some of my favorite reads in historical fiction! You can’t beat Ann Patchet’s Bel Canto … Have you read her Tom Lake? And Hilary Mantel’s trilogy on Thomas Cromwell is simply to-die-for!
Regards,
Andrea

by Ann Patchett

by Ann Patchett

by Hilary Mantel

by Hilary Mantel

by Hilary Mantel

Bel canto a spectacular read and long time top ten favourite. Will have to check out some of your others, Catherine.

Hi Lucy,

Yes, Bel Canto is so lyrical. Almost every sentence shines. I noticed you like WWII books. One novel you listed is All the Lights We Can't See. I liked the intertwined two story lines, but the characters are not complex enough for me. I think I probably will give it a 3-star.

Andrea wrote: "Welcome, Catherine!. You certainly share some of my favorite reads in historical fiction! You can’t beat Ann Patchet’s Bel Canto … Have you read her Tom Lake? And Hilary Mantel’s trilogy on Thomas ..."


Thanks, Andrea!

I don't like Tom Lake as much as Bel Canto. But I like The Dutch House too.

Happy reading,
Catherine

I loved All the Light We Cannot See, Catherine. Beautiful imagery and I found it quite haunting, though you make an interesting point about the characters.

Yes. I like the striking imagery and lyrical writing. The problem is totally my taste. I felt that majority of the book is YA reading since the main characters are two children growing up during the war.

Catherine and Lucy, may I ask that you move your discussion of books to a more appropriate thread, as this thread is for introductions and welcomes.

The link is for MY BOOKS AND I: What's Everybody Reading?
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

It is also important to properly cite the books you are discussing as follows:

by Anthony Doerr

Thank you for your cooperation in this regard.
Lorna,
Assisting Moderator (T) - Civil Rights and Supreme Court

Hi, I'm Jennifer. I enjoying reading historical fiction, literary fiction, narrative non-fiction, and biographies. The current profile photo of Cuba caught my eye as I was scrolling through my feed and led me here. Thanks for having me. I look forward to recommendations and joining discussions in the future.

Welcome to the History Book Club, Jennifer. We are happy that you have joined us, Thank you for your introduction and sharing your reading interests.

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.

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by Ada Ferrer (no photo)

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

Hello Jennifer, and welcome!

Welcome, Jennifer!. You’ll find that the History Book Club will stimulate your curiosity about the world of history.
Regards,
Andrea

This is 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. And there is to be no mention of your authorship. Posts that are in violation of that rule will be deleted. Please refer to our bylaws should you have any questions. This is a thread for introductions to tell us about yourself and to share your interests in history. It is not to be used as a forum about your authorship.

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

Once again, this is another 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. And there is to be no mention of your authorship. Posts that are in violation of that rule will be deleted. Please refer to our bylaws should you have any questions. This is a thread for introductions to tell us about yourself and to share your interests in history. It is not to be used as a forum about your authorship.

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

Welcome to the History Book Club, Debbie. We are happy that you have joined us. Thank you for your introduction and sharing your reading interests.

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.

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

You are welcome, Debbie. We are happy to have you.