The History Book Club discussion

Hello Renaissance - this thread is only for intros and welcomes and not for book recommendations. As I mentioned - you will get a lot of help by going to this thread:

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

Glad you found us, Renaissance. I have provided links to the two threads covering both World Wars at the bottom of this post. You will find a plethora of recommendations there.

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by William L. Shirer



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WWI
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/group_...

WWII
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/group_...

Welcome Renaissance we are glad to have you in the group. Many threads to explore and the links provided will get you off to a good start. If you need an additional hand just ask any of the moderators.

I promised Bentley I would introduce myself so here goes...

Hello everyone! My name is Karla and I am from good ol' Los Angeles, CA! I am a premed student at UCLA so any suggestions of books about medicine and its history will be greatly appreciated. I hated reading for as long as I can remember. I know that's just blasphemous on here, but yes I never really enjoyed "reading for fun"...until now! I feel like I need all the knowledge I can gather in preparation for the career I have chosen. I need to feel like an intellect and I need to train my brain to read and read and read or else medical school will be the death of me! I am also the proud mommy of 2, Alyssa(9) and Elijah(7), who also aren't very fond of reading at their wee age but I am working on that. Well, that's a brief intro about me. Looking forward to reading and sharing ideas with all of you!

Welcome, Karla. I’m glad you could join us. The field of medicine is always changing and therefore it’s often referred to the “practice of medicine”. Follow your passion.

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 reply box.) It makes things so much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. And it helps the Goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them. When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo (when available) 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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Eric Lax

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Welcome Renaissance to the History Club. Have fun and enjoy.

Hi Karla, Jennifer, welcome to the group.
Apart from all the fascinating discussions on history we also have quite a few fine threads on music - all kinds from all places.
Come and take a look/listen if you like.

Best,

André

Hi ! I live in India. I love reading about Indian and world history.

Welcome, Sarika to the world wide History Club. I’m glad you could join us.

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 reply box.) It makes things so much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. And it helps the Goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them. When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo (when available) 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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Jawaharlal Nehru

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Hello, I'm Dolores Maxwell. I'm 59 years old,a widow, partially disabled,a mother of two and grandmother of three. I currently live in Pennsylvania German country after living most of my life in southeastern Pennsylvania. I've always had an intense interest in American History,especially the war years,and its impact on individuals. My son spent seven years as an active duty Marine Corps officer, so that has intensified my interest in our military history. He has a degree in History and I envy him that! I am a lover of music, and had the pleasure of indulging that love by singing for the veterans in the Veterans Administration nursing home nearby. I sang all the music I love from the 1930's through the 1970's. I'm also a sports nut, and enjoy reading sports history. I'm looking forward to reading and participating in this group.

Welcome Karla and Sarika. There is lots to see here for the history lover. Please browse the threads and join in the discussions/book recommendations. If you have any questions, please ask any of the moderators. Most of all, enjoy!!

Glad you found us Dolores and what a great introduction! Thanks to you and your son for your service to our country and the veterans.

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 reply box.) It makes things so much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. And it helps the Goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them. When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo (when available) 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 Geoffrey C. Ward


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Welcome Karla, Sarika, and Dolores. Glad you found the group and hope you enjoy the discussions!

Welcome Dolores to the global History Club. We look forward to geting to know more of your interests. I too thank your son for his service to our country as well as your voluntary service. You’re a sports nut? Now let me see there are Pennsylvania teams such as the Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburg Steelers and Philadelphia Flyers…. :-)

Welcome Renaissance, Karla, Sarika, and Dolores. It's great to have you here.

Hi Sarika, Dolores, welcome to the group.
Apart from all the fascinating discussions on history we also have quite a few fine threads on music - all kinds from all places.
Come and take a look/listen if you like.

Best,

André

Glad to see so many new faces. Welcome Lim, Marc, Susan, Greg, Jennifer, Renaissance, karla, Sarika, and Dolores. Glad you found us here.

Lim: Ann might be correct; the add book/author might be an issue with smartphones, so check on a PC and see...

Hello all! I read books of all genres, including history. I'm interested in every facet of history, from scientific history (geology, biology) to human history of all cultures. I'm looking forward to exploring the past discussions you've had as well as participating in the future.

Glad you have joined us, Lara. There is much to see here about all things 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 reply box.) It makes things so much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. And it helps the Goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them. When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo (when available) 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 Orlando Figes

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Please browse the threads and join right in. If you have any questions, ask any of the moderators.

Welcome, Lara, jump right in.

Welcome Lara to the History Club. We are glad to have you onboard.

Hello Lara, welcome to the group. Lots here to explore and discuss with other members.

Welcome Lara. I hope you will join in on some of the book discussions we have here. They are quite varied, so you should be able to find a book you're interested in.

Hello,
I'm from Arizona. Belong to a library based book club, Fiction Folks. Enjoy reading, languages, video games, cats...
My name is Michele.

Welcome Michele to the history lover's haven. We are glad you joined us.


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 reply box.) It makes things so much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. And it helps the Goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them. When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo (when available) 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 Barbara W. Tuchman


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Please browse the threads and join right in. If you have any questions, ask any of the moderators.

Hello Michele, welcome to the group. Jill was kind enough to provide you with helpful links but if you need a hand just ask any of the moderators. Glad to have you with us.

Welcome Michele to the History Club!

Hi Michele, I'm glad you found us here. Enjoy.

Hi Lara, Michele, welcome to the group.
Apart from all the fascinating discussions on history we also have quite a few fine threads on music - all kinds from all places.
Come and take a look/listen if you like.

Best,

André

Thanks to Jill and all others for the warm welcome. I love history, especially WW II era.

Michele wrote: "Thanks to Jill and all others for the warm welcome. I love history, especially WW II era."

Lots of WWII history buffs here, Michelle!!!

Welcome Michele. Sounds like this is the place for you.

I'm Regina and fairly new to Goodreads. I have been very active on another reading social site for some time and moderate a chronological read of presidential biographies. I came to to Goodreads because of the barcode scanning ap and have discovered the groups. I am a history major. The areas of hisotry I'm most interested in are WWII, American history, and ancient Greece and Roman history. However, I enjoy history period.

Hi Regina,
welcome to the group!

For this club as you get started please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you comment.
It makes things so much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. And it helps the Goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them.

When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo and author's link after all of the text of your post at the bottom of the post. Placement at the bottom of the post calls the reader's attention to the book and/or author and increases the readability of your post.

This is how the book you mentioned should look:

by Richard Holbrooke

More information can be found here:

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

Take a moment to read our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...

and the orientation to get you started:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

Apart from all the fascinating discussions on history we also have quite a few fine threads on music - all kinds from all places.
Come and take a look/listen if you like.

If you have any questions feel free to ask any of the moderators.
Best wishes,

André

Welcome Regina to this world-wide History Club. We are glad you found us. All of your interests are right here. Have fun and participate.

Welcome Regina, glad you joined the group.

Hi Everyone!

I'm Iris and I live in CA. I am a professional, a wife, and a mom. One can say that I am "Jane-of-All-Trades." I am no expert, but I live to learn about anything and everything. I learned how to play the steel drum and piano, golf, dance hip hop, bake cupcakes, make cake pops, cook fancy dish and sauces, sew, and recently, established a virtual book club (Divas On Peruse). As Neale Donald Walsch would say,...."Life begins at the end of your comfort zone."

I am very excited to be a member of The History Book Club.

Hi Iris,
welcome to the group!

For this club as you get started please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you comment.
It makes things so much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. And it helps the Goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them.

When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo and author's link after all of the text of your post at the bottom of the post. Placement at the bottom of the post calls the reader's attention to the book and/or author and increases the readability of your post.

This is how the book you mentioned should look:

by Richard Holbrooke

More information can be found here:

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

Take a moment to read our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...

and the orientation to get you started:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

Apart from all the fascinating discussions on history we also have quite a few fine threads on music - all kinds from all places.
Come and take a look/listen if you like.

If you have any questions feel free to ask any of the moderators.
Best wishes,

André

Welcome Iris to the global History Club. We are glad to have you with us. If you wish, place yourself on the group map.

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/4...

Welcome Regina and Iris, glad you found here at Goodreads.

Glad you joined us Iris and Regina. It is all about history here and we hope you will find much to pique your interest. Good reading!!

Welcome Iris, great introduction and I love the quote!The guidelines will get you off to a good start, but if you need additional help feel free to ask one of the moderators. When mentioning an author independant of a book make sure to include the link, like this. Neale Donald Walsh
Again, welcome.

hi,
i am samrat. I am a student of history from India and have specialized in Modern Indian history. I have written articles and presented the same in Cambridge. History and literature is a sort of passion for me .

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

As you get started please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you comment. It makes things so much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. And it helps the goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them. When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo and author's link after all of the text of your post at the bottom of the post . Placement at the bottom of the post calls the reader's attention to the book and/or author and increases the readability of your post. This is how books you mention should look:

by Timothy Egan

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

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http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...

and the orientation to get you started:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

Thanks and glad you joined us.

Welcome, Samrat, I'm glad you joined us.

Welcome to the world-wide History Club Samrat. You may wish to post your location on Global Map thread!

Welcome to our truly international book club, Samrat. This is the place for all things history......enjoy!!

Lewis there is no self promotion. We would love you to join the group but we have some guidelines for authors and we do not allow them to publicize that they are even authors, etc. We delete all such posts.

Hi Samrat, welcome to the group.
Apart from all the fascinating discussions on history we also have quite a few fine threads on music - all kinds from all places.
Come and take a look/listen if you like.
Best,
André

Hello, My name is Tracy and I am an avid history reader. My primary interest is medieval thru Tudor history and also late Victorian thru Edwardian periods. I am particularly interested in women's history and sociology. I am an avid reader of both nonfiction and fiction and usually have 2-3 books being read at any time. I am always looking for new books, authors, and subjects to discover!