The History Book Club discussion

Thanks Bryan!

Hi!

I'm Mike, general historian, saleman, reader of WIDE interests.

Welcome, Mike. Glad you could join us.

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you are ready to cite a book. (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 a book should look:

Robert A. Caro

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 Joe and Mike. If you'd like to see what books others in the group have enjoyed, check out the 50 Books in 2012 link at
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/group_...

I've picked up some great recommendations there.

Hi Mike, glad you found the group and hope you join in the discussions.

Welcome Mike to the worldwide History Club.

Hi Ben, Joe and Mike, 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 Bob:

I moved your great question to the thread below, since this is just a introduction thread.

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

Bob, I am moving your post to the 'I'm looking for a book on . . . ' thread which is the best place for folks to respond to this type of request. Here is the link:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

Also, don't forget to add the book cover, author photo (when available) and author links when citing a book and/or author.
Thanks.

by Bryce G. Hoffman
by Paul Ingrassia

Welcome Joe and Mike....this is the place for the history lover and we look forward to your participation.

Alisa wrote: "Bob, I am moving your post to the 'I'm looking for a book on . . . ' thread which is the best place for folks to respond to this type of request. Here is the link:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/s..."

Thought I did it right followed the link on the top and everything

Hi there. I enjoy history broadly and am most interested in the history and literature of the African diaspora. I have joined the Africa group here with that in mind. Look forward to joining your various discussions and becoming familiar with the folks here.

Welcome, Malik. I’m glad you could join the History Club.

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 - I'm Michelle, and I'm new to this group. I have to admit I'm a little overwhelmed by all the notices I'm getting already - it's tough for me to follow all the posts and messages....I'm kind of technologically-challenged....LOL But I'm looking forward to seeing what everyone else is reading and seeing your recommendations for good books to read. I LOVE U.S. History - I enjoy reading about the Civil War, WWII, American Presidents, the U.S. West, and Native Americans mostly, but I will read almost ANYTHING.....I've read some Russian history and ancient Roman history too and really enjoyed that, so I'm open to finding new areas of history to explore!

Welcome Michelle, we are glad to have you as a member. There is a lot to explore here so you should find plenty to appeal to your interests and perhaps stimulate some new ones.

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.

Bob wrote: "Alisa wrote: "Bob, I am moving your post to the 'I'm looking for a book on . . . ' thread which is the best place for folks to respond to this type of request. Here is the link:
http://www.goodrea..."

Bob, your introduction was fine. It was the post specifically looking for a book that I was referencing (I think Bryan actualy moved it.) Because there is a thread specifically for that where people can go for those types of questions we moved it there. This thread is just for introductions and welcomes. If you have any questions at any time please feel free to ask any of the moderators, or consult the mechanics of the board thread where we address some of the how-to and guidelines. Glad you are jumping in and participating right away!

Welcome Malik and Michelle.........I hope you will find much here to pique your interest in history. The moderators are here to help you if you have questions. Most of all.......enjoy!!

Welcome Malik and Michelle. We are here to help.

Welcome Michelle to the History Club. Don't worry about all the notices. Just relax and have fun reading.

Thanks for the welcomes and all the helpful comments.

Hi Michelle and Malik, 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 Malik and Michelle. This is a great place with very helpful members.

Welcome Kenneth....we are glad you joined us. There are many topics here to pique your interest in 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.

This is how a book you mention should look:

by Ian Kershaw



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. We look forward to your participation.

Hi Kenneth, welcome to the group. Lots to explore here so please join in any discussion that interests you. We look forward to your posts and book recommendations.

Welcome Kenneth; I'm glad you found us here at HBC.

Welcome Kenneth to the History Club. I'm glad you appreciate history and have joined the group. Have fun.

Welcome Kenneth. Lots to see here, look around.

I am John Wayne Keeley. I have been to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom 5, aka The Surge. I was in Sadr City when Muqtada Al Sadr broke the truce with USF. I was also in Operations Iraqi Freedom 7, and Operation New Dawn. This Jan will be 6 years in the Army. I am currently in South Korea, and headed to WA in Jan. What interests me is mostly military history's tactics and strategies, policy making, and geopolitical strategy. I also enjoy old campaign maps. I am hoping to find people in the group with similar interests. I am hoping for some great conversation.

Welcome Jwduke, we are glad to have you as a member. There are many military history fans in our club and I encourage you to browse the various threads for discussions and book recommendations. Of course, we hope you also find the time to participate.

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.
And thank you for your service to our country.

Hi John, we do have some military history enthusiasts here, so welcome. And thanks for your service.

Welcome John Wayne Keeley to the History Club.

Thanks for your continued service to our nation through the branch of the Army. I’m sure there are other members who will connect to your reading interests in “military history's tactics and strategies, policy making, and geopolitical strategy”. Thanks for keeping us safe, be safe and enjoy the holidays with comrades away from home.

We are glad you found us John.........there are many military history topics here in the HBC. Please browse and jump right into the discussions/book recommendations. Thank you for your service to our country.

I appreciate the kind words from everyone and I am pleased to be in the right place. Thank you Alisa for showing me the proper format. I am currently reading by George Friedman Not a history book I know, but I really enjoy George Friedman's histroy and current events.

Great first effort, John. If you see a author photo, add this as well as the link:

George Friedman

Hi Kenneth and John, 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 John Wayne Keeley - pull up a chair (and a book) and make yourself at home.

Hello everyone im pete, im from birmingham uk. im currently reading the immortal dinner by Penelope Hughes Hallett. Im interested in all aspects of history, especially tudor england and everyday life and politics during world war 2. Hoping to broaden my history horizons and look forward to any book recommendations.

Welcome Pete. 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.) 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 this visual alignment not only calls the reader's attention to the book/author promotion, but helps Goodreads software connect books with groups and further increases the readability of your posts.

This is how the book you mentioned should look:

(no photo) Penelope Hughes-Hallett

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.

Welcome, Pete, glad you found us here at Goodreads.

Welcome Pete, glad you joined us.

Lots of book recommendations here, Pete. We are glad to have you as a member............so jump right in to the discussions and enjoy!

Hello all! I'm Cynthia and I'm a Library Associate for the DC Public Library. I'm the YA staff member, but as a history major and life long enthusiast I'm glad to join the group! Just started Meacham's Jefferson two nights back and I'm enjoying it so far. Looking forward to catching up with the reading group.

Welcome Cynthia. I’m glad you could join us. In D.C. you are in the center of American 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.) 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 this visual alignment not only calls the reader's attention to the book/author promotion, but helps Goodreads software connect books with groups and further increases the readability of your posts.

This is how the book you mentioned should look:

Jon Meacham

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.

Hello Cynthia, glad you found us and hope you enjoy the discussions.

Hi Cynthia, welcome to the HBC.

Welcome Pete and Cynthia. This is a great place.

Hello. I'm retired and enjoy reading non-fiction history, some fictional history, science or medical books. I'm often scouting for books to read. currently reading, Thomas Jefferson: Study in power.

Hello, I'm Mary and I live near Charleston, South Carolina, USA. I'll read any kind of history but have a special liking for Central /Eastern Europe.

Welcome Joe to the 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.) 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 this visual alignment not only calls the reader's attention to the book/author promotion, but helps Goodreads software connect books with groups and further increases the readability of your posts.

This is how the book you mentioned should look:

Jon Meacham

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.

Welcome Mary. I’m glad you joined us in the History Club.

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.) 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 this visual alignment not only calls the reader's attention to the book/author promotion, but helps Goodreads software connect books with groups and further increases the readability of your posts.

This is how a book you might mention should look:

by (no photo) Lonnie R. Johnson

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.