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Welcome, Jet. Glad you could join us.Here are a couple of links to threads on Britain that might interest you:
British History
British Monarchy
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John Lewis GaddisI'm not sure what book exactly that you read in the A Very Short Introduction series. That would be great if you could use the add book/author button to cite it for us.
Here are links for more information to get you started.
More Information
Orientation – How to Get Started
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Kathy wrote: "Welcome, Jet. Glad you could join us.Here are a couple of links to threads on Britain that might interest you:
British History
British Monarchy
Please take a moment to familiarize yourself wi..."
Thanks for the tips.
Actually I read the following books in the series.
by John Morrill
by John Gillingham
by Paul Langford
by Christopher Harvie
by Kenneth O. Morgan
Thanks, Jet! Not bad for the first try on citations. However, if there is no author photo you can just say no photo. Like this:
by John Blair (no photo)
Welcome Jet and Irshad......we are truly an international book club. Please browse the threads and find topics that are of interest to you. Kathy gave you some links to your particular favorites, so join right in the discussion. We look forward to your participation.
Hello, I am Joe and I am 41. I love in a small country town called Monroe in the peach state Ga. I don't have the educational background that some on here do but I love to read history books, I study the civil war mainly, I guess because I am so drawn to it, my great, great grandfather was in the confederate army. I also love to read about WW1 and WW2, my grandfather served in WW1 and my father served in WW2. But my interest is anything early American to the Spartans. I love the read about the Crusades and the Byzantine empire. Well anyway anything to do with history, I am a history nut.
Welcome to the History Book Club, Joe. You have many favorite topics so let me start you with a link to the Civil War.https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
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:
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William L. ShirerMore 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......
You will find much here to pique your interest in history and if you have any questions, just ask a moderator. We look forward to your participation.
Welcome Joe, Jet, and Irshad. Glad you found us here.
Bryan wrote: "Welcome Joe, Jet, and Irshad. Glad you found us here."Thank You Bryan nice to meet you!
Hello, everyone!My name is April. I'm from Chicago USA, and I am currently studying the history of US Foreign Relations since The Gilded Era. I have a fascination for the age of European imperialism, up until its decline--WWI.
History is a beautiful thing and I am thrilled to be a part of a community of people who think likewise!
I'm edger to have an opportunity to explore historical literature with you all!
Hi All!I enjoy Early Californian, and Western Fiction and Non Fiction. I also enjoy WW2 literature.
Welcome, April. I enjoy the time period you like, the growing expansion, etc. We have a American history topic:https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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.
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Elizabeth Cobbs HoffmanMore information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...
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http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...
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http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...
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Hi Sandy. Here is our WW2 topic:https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
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.
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Robert A. CaroMore 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 everyone! My name is Nasir and I'm from Malaysia but I'm currently living in Russia. My interest is more to ancient Roman and modern Italy history.
Welcome, Nasir. Glad you could join us.Here is a link that might interest you:
Classical Antiquity
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 how books you mention should look:
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Paul ScottMore Information
Orientation – How to Get Started
Guidelines
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Hello, I am new to the group and Goodreads. I am a high school business teacher and will hopefully become certified to teach history very soon. My main interests are in American and exploration history, however, I branch out into a little bit of everything.
Brendan
Hi, I am new to the group (and hope this is where I am to post my introduction). I am a language arts teacher in a middle school in Ohio. I have begun enjoying history more as an adult. I look forward to the experience and excitement of this group to guide me in the direction of great history readings.
Hey peoples! :)I'm an American college freshman studying anthropology. So, surprise, I love to read about culture and history!
Typically, I enjoy books that are full of emotion, so I primarily read about romance, war, and tyranny but it's not uncommon for me to crack open a highly recommended book of any genre.
Feel free to shoot me a message, add me, recommend a book or whatever you please. :)
Welcome to the place for all things history, Brendan. Since you like American history, here is a link to our American History topic.https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
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:
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William L. ShirerMore 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, just ask a moderator. We look forward to your participation.
Hello and welcome, Jennifer. There is so much here to pique your interest in history......good book recommendations/discussions.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:
by
William L. ShirerMore 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, just ask a moderator. We look forward to your participation.
Welcome, Cherry and good luck with your studies. There is a lot to see and do here so jump right in.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:
by
William L. ShirerMore 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, just ask a moderator. We look forward to your participation.
I haven't been able to get on good reads for a couple of days, but I wanted to welcome all the new member's. I just joined myself and I am still getting used the site as well.
Hi, my name is Marilyn. I have taken the time to read all the rules for this history club and I must say I'm overwhelmed. I don't have a problem posting a link to a book I'm reading but the author's photo? I like to read English history, Civil War history (currently, I'm on a Jeff Shaara kick), biographies, auto-biographies, etc., though you probably couldn't tell by reading my reading list because for the past five years I've been reading romance. Yes, escapist fare totally but it was good to get away from Patton, Adams, Eisenhower, Churchill, Truman, etc., and other books designed to improve "my mind". So many of you write and sound like you've got PhD.'s and Master's etc., while I only have a lowly AA but I'm a firm believer than one's education does not necessarily end with the awarding of a sheepskin. I doubt I'll be adding any commentary of note because of your very long and specific list of rules but if it's okay with you, I'll just lurk here so I can pick up on some good book or other so I don't miss out on anything. :)
Welcome, Marilyn. Glad you could join us.If you look at some of our personal bookshelves I think you will find that we all love escapist fiction too! And we are glad to have all sorts of different people at all sorts of walks of life here on the group. And I don't have a PhD myself, but am a retired high school teacher in mathematics. So not much of a history background. But as you said, "one's education does not necessarily end with the awarding of a sheepskin."
Here is a link to our American Civil War threads: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
Don't let all of the rules overwhelm you. As moderators we will help you along. It is okay to make mistakes, just ask for help when you need it. After a while I am pretty sure you will enjoy the group.
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 how books you mention should look:
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Jeff ShaaraMore Information
Orientation – How to Get Started
Guidelines
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask us moderators. I look forward to your postings.
Hello. My name is Byl Strother. I live near Portland, Oregon in the United States. I majored in history when I was in college (a long time ago) and managed to get a Masters Degree in it. Most of my daily interest in history these days is reading it. I once had an idea to teach it but life got in the way and I now make a living as an IT engineer in the semiconductor industry. I've been a member of GoodReads for a while now but have only recently gotten active with it.Besides history, I also enjoy science fiction, books on public affairs and really just about anything that is engaging and a pleasure to read.
Best regards to all and looking forward to getting to know some of you.
Marilyn wrote: "Hi, my name is Marilyn. I have taken the time to read all the rules for this history club and I must say I'm overwhelmed. I don't have a problem posting a link to a book I'm reading but the author'..."hey Marilyn and welcome!
Welcome Byl...we are always glad to get another avid reader in the membership. Take a moment to browse the threads and join in the book discussions/recommendations.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:
by
William L. ShirerMore 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, just ask a moderator. Most of all...............enjoy!!
A warm welcome Lesa....you have come to the right place for the book worm. Let me get you started with a link to one of your favorite topics: European Historyhttps://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
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:
by
William L. ShirerMore 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, just ask a moderator. Most of all...............enjoy!!
Welcome, Jules, to the place where history lives!!! Let me get you started with a link to one of your favorite topics:Medieval Englandhttps://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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:
by
William L. ShirerMore 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, just ask a moderator. Please join in the book discussions/recommendations.
Hi Everyone!My name is Kim and I'm from Genk, Belgium. I'm 28 years old (one week away from 29) and I work in logistics & transport (I also studied this in uni).
I just recently discovered Goodreads so I'm still getting used to the site. That's how I found this group :-)
I love History in general but I do have my favourite topics: US History, WW1, WW2, Ancient Egypt, Rennaissance Italy.
At this moment I'm reading some Russian History (The Romanovs), Maritime History (Titanic and other shipwrecks, lost franklin expedition,...), WW1.
I'm looking forward to getting to know some of you!!!
Hey,My name is John and I currently reside in MD. I just got my Master's in Education and I'm currently teaching Modern World History, hoping for a full time position to open up. I'm thinking about continuing my education in History. I've enjoyed historical topics since I was a kid, and it's great to see it evolve. I don't have a specific subject in what I enjoy most, but I'm currently really interested in the Age of Exploration and Natural History.
I'm here to chronicle what I've read and pick up some suggestions on what to read next.
I just wanted to take the time to greet all the new members and say welcome
Mod
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:
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Ross KingMore 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...
If you have any questions, ask any of the moderators.
Mod
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:
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Marco PoloMore 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...
If you have any questions, ask any of the moderators.
Hi! My name is Bruce. I live in Tampa, Fl. I am a management and technology consultant working with private equity investors on mergers and acquisitions. I am also a pastor of a local church. I love to read in my spare time, and History is my favorite genre. Most of what I read covers from Roman history up through modern times. I love political and military history, but will read just about anything. I joined the group hoping to hear about books that I might not look up on my own. This is my first group and am looking forward to learning how to participate in an online community.
Hey, Bruce and welcome. I am also new to the group and being apart of a online group.
Joseph wrote: "Hey, Bruce and welcome. I am also new to the group and being apart of a online group."Thanks, Joseph. Nice to know there are others who will be "learning the ropes" with me.
Welcome, Liam. Boston has great history.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:
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Robert A. CaroMore 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 Bruce. Great introduction. We are here to help.Here is a link to our Roman History topic:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
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:
by
Robert A. CaroMore 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...
Enjoy.
Hello everyone!I am from Estonia (Baltic state), interested at finding some good history reading. I haven' t read this topic very mutch until now, as I have been busy with my studies and work in totally another field.
Hoping to get good advice from you :)
Welcome Merlin to our truly international book club. We are glad you found 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:
by
William L. ShirerMore 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, just ask a moderator. Most of all...............enjoy!!
Hi Gay.......glad you found us. You will find some great history discussion and book recommendations here.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:
by
William L. ShirerMore 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, just ask a moderator. Most of all...............enjoy!!
Hi. My name is Roxana. I study international relationship at phd course. i am eally crazy about history actually i am a book worm in this field . I look forward to the discussions with people from difrent history.
Hi Roxana, and welcome. We are a international group.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:
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Robert A. CaroMore 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...
Have fun.
Wanted to say, welcome to all the new members of the group.
Gay wrote: "Anything on LGBT history here? Please direct me..."You know, Gay, we don't at the moment. It is a good idea, though.
Go ahead and put in a post in our suggestion box and we can see what we can do:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Gay.....someone else has that same request as well. We will also make our group founder aware of it, since only he can create new topics. Thanks.
I've loved the study of history all my life and my book The Hammer and Cycle Messenger Service
is what led me to find this book club. http://hammerandcyclemessengerservice...
My name is Heather and I believe you can never learn to much. My primary focus is American and European History. I grew up with my nose in a book.
Hi! I'm Diana. I have historically (pardon the pun?) been a fiction reader. This was until I was a finalist for Jeopardy. At the live try-outs, I did well enough in the non-history categories—but flamed out so spectacularly in U.S. History that the other contestants laughed (specifically, when I said the U.S.S. Maine blew up in Baltimore. I know...now.) So I've made history my new focus—specifically American history, but I'm open to anything.
I'm currently reading
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Alan Taylor. Hello!
I'm currently reading
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Alan Taylor. Hello!
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The History Book Club
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I study Environmental Engineering in college but I like history very much. The history of Britain and the Cold War fascinates me. I read the "A Very Short Introduction" series about Britain history by OxFord U Press and get The Cold War: A New History by John Lewis Gaddis to read.
I spend most of my spare time on reading(even gave up playing video games in order to save time to read...) and honestly I just started my reading life about half a year ago :)
I really look forward to the discussions, glad to join the group and meet you!