The History Book Club discussion

Ken wrote: "Thank you all for the welcome, I'm still wondering where to post or what to post about."

Ken, take your time and browse the various threads and when you are ready, jump right in :-)

Welcome, Jacqueline. I hope you find the group rewarding.

Welcome Jacqueline, glad you found the group. Please join in any of the discussions that interest you. There is something for everyone!

Welcome Jacqueline. Maybe you can join in the discussions of some of the books we're currently reading (on the home page of the group) or one of the upcoming reads.

Hello all, my name is Dale and I live in NH. I've always had a strong interest in history and look forward to participating in this group. Seems to be a lot of different rules and protocol issues with the group, so at this point just trying to familiarize myself with them and eventually look to actively participate.

Hello Dale! Welcome, we are glad to have you as a member. The rules follow a few basic principles and once you get the hang of the book citations the rest is fairly easy. If you need a hand you can ask any of the moderators.

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...

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...

Thanks and glad you joined us.

Dale, welcome to the History Club. I like the NH motto "Live Free or Die".

Welcome Dale. Glad you found us.

Hi Dale, 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 wishes,

André

Welcome, Dale. This is the place for all things history. Take some time to browse the threads and join in the discussions/book recommendations.....and enjoy!

Hi everyone, I'm Jim. I'm from Upstate NY and have a fascination with the Plains Indian Wars, in particular the individuals involved in the decision making policies. As for a singular aspect of this time period, I have to say The Months leading up to and just after the Battle of the Little Bighorn or the Battle of the Greasy Grass.

I enjoy swimming, canoeing (though the boat hangs in the garage more frequently now) and walking, but spend every opportunity that I can reading.

Glad to be in the group.

Welcome, Jim. There is much here to pique your interest in history and 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.

This is how a book you might mention should look:

by David McCullough

Please use the “(preview)” tab to view your alignment before officially “posting”.
More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2......

Take a few moments to read the orientation:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1......

And our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5......

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

Hi Jim, 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 wishes,

André

Hi, Jim, I hope you enjoy what we have to offer here.

Hi Jim, glad you found us and hope you enjoy the discussions.

Welcome Dale and Jim. Lots to see here - have a look around.

Greetings everyone ~

What a splendid opportunity! My sincere thanks to each of you ten Moderators who are making this discovery group a reality.

My name is Gene. Born and raised in Nebraska but living in Georgia since 1968. My four life-long areas of interest -- philosophy, psychology, theater, religion -- announced themselves while I was still in the Marines and before I set foot on my college campus. These merged into that cluster of professional endeavors I still pursue and call "my work" (actor, writer, psychologist, playwright/composer, and Episcopal priest).

I've read the guidelines and also appreciate the helpful instructions on the details of making proper postings.

As a pertinent example of one of the many kinds of books I find illuminating and rewarding in this field, I'll add it below.


Happy to join all of you in a venture filled with so much promise.

Fred Inglis

Gene

Welcome, Gene. Glad you could join us.

Great job on the book citation. You got it perfectly.

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

Take a few moments to read the orientation:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

And our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...

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

Welcome Gene, we are glad to have you as a new member. Much here to explore so please poke around and join in any of the discussions that interest you. We look forward to your participation.

Welcome Gene and Jim to the History Club. Look around the sites and enter the discussion.

So glad you joined us, Gene......what a great introduction! We hope you will join in the discussions/book recommendations and most of all, enjoy!!

Hello everyone, My name is Bill Freeman. I have just found this place and it looks very interesting. I am a semi-retired mental health counselor. I moved to Tennessee 11 years ago and love it here. I have gotten away from reading like I used to, but feel the draw of it and I hope to start reading more in the future. Thanks for the moderation, I am on a forum for motorcycle riders and appreciate their supervision.

Hi Bill, Gene,
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

Bill welcome to the History Club. Books and motorcycles in the fall season of Tennessee is not a bad combination.

Welcome Bill from one motorcycle enthusiast to another. Please take some time to browse the threads and join in the discussions/book recommendations. There is much her for the history lover.

Welcome, Bill, glad you found us here.

Welcome Gene and Bill. This is a great place, I know you'll find much to interest you here.

Hello,
I am a new member of this group. Although I've done sporadic reading in European history and biography, I have decided to start a project wherein I plan to read a good biography of all of the US presidents.
RIght now I am also reading Massie's bio of Peter the Great.
Natalie

Welcome, Doulton. You have come to the right place and 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.

This is how a book you might mention should look:

Robert A. Caro

Please use the “(preview)” tab to view your alignment before officially “posting”.
More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...

Take a few moments to read the orientation:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

And our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...

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

Hi Natalie. Great goal and I hope the Presidential Series can help you in that achievement. We have read some good biographies, so feel free to join us :-)

For citations, this is how you should cite your book:

Robert K. Massie

We will be reading Meacham's new book on Jefferson if you are interested:
Jon Meacham

Hi all,

Just joined the group and am looking forward to reading with you all. I tried, and failed, to create a U.S. History reading group with friends in the area. We started with The Metaphysical Club (awesome book!) and I only had one person show to the meeting. :(

I've been on a big U.S. History kick this year, partly because of the election and also because of my own genealogy research (1st generation came over in the 1630s to MA and CT from England). I've found that I prefer books focused on a particular period or idea, with multiple biographies woven together of the key actors involved (e.g. Team of Rivals). I'm most interested in the evolution of ideas in the U.S. (e.g. notions of freedom, democracy, community, pragmatism, etc.).

Great to meet you all,

Evan

Welcome, Evan. I was part of a history book group and after awhile, there was only 2 of 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 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 the books you've mentioned should look:

Louis Menand

Doris Kearns Goodwin

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

Take a few moments to read the orientation:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

And our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...

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

Hello, my name is Selena and as a history major I am very excited to have found this group. I'll have to look through my "have read" list for recommendations, but I can't wait to see what everyone else has suggested.

Hi Selena! Welcome, 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 Jeffrey Toobin

More information:
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...

Thanks and glad you joined us.

Welcome Natalie and Evan, we are glad you found the group and chose to join. There is so much here to explore and discuss. Please look around and join in the conversation and recommendations. We look forward to your posts!

Welcome, Selena. I hope you find the group rewarding.

Glad to have new members Natalie, Evan and Selena. You will find much here to pique your interest in history. If you have any questions, please ask any of the moderators. And enjoy!!!

Washington: A Life
This is a test really to see if I can post this way.

I just took this book out of the library today.

I also picked up, because they were on the shelves, these books:
George Washington
and
The First American Revolution: Before Lexington and Concord

I do realize that grabbing books from the shelves is not the best way to make a selection; I plan to read a bit but also look at reviews and other considerations.
Washington: A Life

OK~ I am a failure. I have tried to edit this correctly and a full hour has passed so I am feeling quite frustrated.

Evan, my family came from England to CT and MA in the 1630's--but I was with them, that's how old I am.

I am very sorry that I cannot figure out how to add the authors' names. I will keep trying, however.

Welcome Natalie, Evan and Selena. It's so great to meet people interested in history.

Doulton, practicing on the thread below will help. The "PREVIEW" tab shows your creation before you officially post.

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

Hi. My name is Belinda, and I love history. I especially love historical fiction. I've read many books about King Henry the VIII and his family. I love fiction with a historical setting!

I recently moved from New Mexico to Florida. My cat is named Shakespeare, and he likes sitting in my lap and reading along with me.

Welcome, Belinda. 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.

This is how a book you might mention should look:

Robert A. Caro

Please use the “(preview)” tab to view your alignment before officially “posting”.
More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...

Take a few moments to read the orientation:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

And our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...

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

Thanks for the invite, Mark.

Welcome, Belinda. Glad you found us.

Welcome Belinda. Explore and enjoy!

Hello, all. I'm Kirstie and I live in Brooklyn with my husband. We are expecting our first baby, a boy, in about 5 1/2 weeks. I am a licensed massage therapist, but in the past I have worked as a writer and department manager at a global corporate / investment bank, as well as a special education math teacher. My personal interests include travel, cooking and dining, health and wellness, dance, and fitness.

I decided to join this group because, quite frankly, in school I never paid as much attention to learning about history as I wish I had, and I would like to be better informed. From what I can see, this group is well run and will be a great resource!

The most recent book I've read related to the subject matter of this group is:
Robert Dallek

A book on my "to read" list related to this group and my heritage is:
Carolyn Keller Reeves

Welcome to the group Kristie. I met Dallek this summer at a conference here in Houston and he was able to sign that book for me. It's on my "to-read" shelf so hopefully one day soon I'll get to it. He's a great lecturer and expert on political history.

Welcome, Kristie.

Kirstie welcome to the History Club. Your book post is perfect. I too basically ignored history throughout my education, but shortly thereafter I began reading historical books of my choice.

Congratulations to you and your husband on your soon to be delivered little boy! Your life is about to get even better.

Welcome Belinda and Kirstie, glad to have you with us and hope you enjoy the discussions and book recommendations.