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[Becky]

I'm reading Morgan's Run by Colleen McCullough. Morgan's Run

[Bryan]

Hey Becky: don't forget to add a bookcover and author image:

Colleen McCullough

[Krystal]

Just started by Anne Easter Smith.

[Tina Michelle]

Just got James Pope-Hennessy

[Jill H.]

Tina Michelle.....I just added that to my TBR list. Thanks....I hope it is as good as we expect it will be. A little bit of trivia....it appears that Her Majesty was a bit of a kleptomaniac and when she visited stately homes they hid their small treasures.

by James Pope-Hennessy

[Krystal]

Lol Jill that's funny.

[Tina Michelle]

Jill I know it! That's just one of the reasons I love her so much! So regal and stately, and sticky-fingered to boot XD

[Jill H.]

Agreed. Can't wait to hear your comments on the book.

[Jill H.]

I am now reading my last book to round out my Crimean War cycle (or not). It is:

by Christopher Hibbert

I just finished another book by the same author as mention in post# 1056:
by Christopher Hibbert . It was quite good, as you would expect from this historian.

['Aussie Rick']

I like Christopher Hibbert as an author and I think I have ready nearly all his non-fiction history books.

Christopher Hibbert

[Jill H.]

I have also read many of his books and continue to look for more as I find his writing to be learned and full of information to file in my overloaded memory banks!!!

Christopher Hibbert

[Patricrk]

Project Gutenberg's The Crisis of the Naval War, by John Rushworth Jellicoe by John Rushworth Jellicoe Jellicoe

interesting look at the struggle for resources from the staff side of the British Navy for the year 1917.

['Aussie Rick']

I have started reading; "The Jews Against Rome" and so far its been very interesting.

by Susan Sorek

[Krystal]

Aussie Rick that one sounds interesting I think I am going to put that one on my list because in by Kate Quinn It talks of Jewish slaves and how Thea is a Jewish slave girl for a Roman politicans daughter.

['Aussie Rick']

Hi Krystal, I'll let you know how it goes.

[Jill H.]

Just started:
by Christopher Hibbert

I can't seem to get out of my Crimean War phase. This has started out very well but you expect that from this author.

['Aussie Rick']

I am just about to start reading "Tars" by Tim Clayton.



by Tim Clayton

['Aussie Rick']

Krystal wrote: "Aussie Rick that one sounds interesting I think I am going to put that one on my list because in by Kate Quinn I..."

Hi Krystal, the book was a nice easy to read introduction to the Jewish War against Rome, a good primer for further reading if so desired. You may also want to consider; "Judaea Weeping: The Jewish struggle against Rome from Pompey to Masada, 63 B.C. to A.D. 73" by George Brauer (no listing at GR) or this book:

by Neil Faulkner

[Marjorie]

Question for Aussie Rick: Where do you find the time to read all those books? I'm retired and read a lot, but I could never catch up with you. But thanks for all your book recommendations.

Marge

['Aussie Rick']

Hi Marge, I tend to read when ever I have any spare time, morning, day and night. I love books and I love reading them :)

[Krystal]

Thanks Aussie Rick sadly public library has no listing of it because you can search books in the catalogue and its not there. But the other book you mentioned above I just added it to my TBR which is really long by now with over 60 books.

[Patrick]

I'm in the process of reading The rise and fall of the Third reich. It's going good so far, so much detail to absorb. I've had book for years and should have read it sooner.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Hello Patrick,

Please be sure to follow our rules and guidelines for citations. Please add the book cover, the author's photo when available and always the author's link.

We are glad that you are enjoying The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich but we make sure that we take full advantage of the powerful Goodreads software which cross populates our site making it easier for folks to research books, discussions, threads, authors etc very easily.

On the Introduction thread, I know we reviewed the rules and guidelines and gave you some helpful links to review as well as an example.

But here is what the citation should look like:

by William L. Shirer

Enjoy the book and let us know how you liked it. But be sure when mentioning the book and/or author again to be sure to add the full citation. Thanks in advance.

[Patrick]

Bentley, I'm sorry I screwed up on that post I'm new to using the computer I'll try to get it right the next time. I don't want to be a pain, I just want to be part of the group

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

And we are happy to have you and you are not a pain in any way. When folks are new; there is always a learning curve and we are here to help you with any questions you might have. Just read the Mechanics of the Board thread and you will get very very detailed instructions on how to do these adds which take 2 seconds once you get the hang of it. And then just keep practicing and you will get it right. We would rather you keep posting and we will help you along the way rather than you not get involved. So just keep posting and learning; that is what we are all here for.

[Patrick]

Thank You for the positive feed back.

[Tom]

finished:


by Michael Sallah
dark and buried events in vietnam, sounds too familliar to some events in iraq.


just started


by Christopher Hibbert

[Jill H.]

Hooray, another Christopher Hibbert fan. The Nelson book is another star in his crown....enjoy.

by Christopher Hibbert

[Tina Michelle]

Re-reading byJudith Merkle Riley. I loved all her other books so much, I wanted to try this one again. And I am enjoying it more the second time around!

[Marjorie]

I'm reading BERLIN 1961; KENNEDY, KHRUSHCHEV AND THE MOST DANGEROUS PLACE ON EARTH by Frederick Kempe. Very interesting book. Drawing on newly declassified archival material, Kempe has recreated in unprecedented fashion one of the most pivotal moments in postwar history - the building of Berlin Wall in August 1961. A wealth of American, German and Russian documents - diplomatic cables, transcripts, memoranda, letters - provided the author with rich source material. What makes the book such a compelling read, however, is Kempe's skill in extracting the drama and the telling detail of events during this dangerous time.

Marge

Marge

[Alisa]

Marjorie wrote: "I'm reading BERLIN 1961; KENNEDY, KHRUSHCHEV AND THE MOST DANGEROUS PLACE ON EARTH by Frederick Kempe. Very interesting book. Drawing on newly declassified archival material, Kempe has recreated ..."

Marge, sounds like a fascinating book, thanks for sharing.

make sure to add the author link. when there is no author photo you don't have to add the no photo icon, but always include the link with the book cover (and author photo when available.)

thanks again for the contribution.
by Frederick Kempe

[Karolina]

I am reading the Rugmaker of Mazar-e-Sharif which is about a young man who is forced to leave his home in Afghanistan in fear of his life. Najaf entwines his story with his boyhood in Mazar-e-Sharif, his journey to Australia on a boat to where he is "detained" (a euphemism) at Woomera Detention Camp. The prose is simply written and quite lyrical at times. It gives us an insight into the way Hazaras lived under the rule of the Mujaheddin and the Taliban. I am enjoying the book. It is the "real" thing.


Najaf MazariRobert Hillman

[Marjorie]

Alisa wrote, "make sure to add the author link. when there is no author photo you don't have to add the no photo icon, but always include the link with the book cover (and author photo when available.)"

I don't understand what you mean by "always include the link". If you mean the author's name, it is given when one clicks on the book's photo. It was also given in my summary of the book.

Marge

[Alisa]

Marge, there are three elements to citing a book in accordance with the club guidelines: the book cover photo (always), the author photo (when available) and the author name link (always). All three can be located using the 'add book/author' feature. In the book you cited, there was no author photo available, and you correctly posted the book cover. When you go back into the add book/author feature immediately after positing a book cover, click on the author tab and the list of authors appropriate to the book title will appear. If there is a photo click on it and then go back in and select the link. If there is no photo you simply select the link. YOu can select photo or link using the radio buttons at the bottom of the box.
Frederick Kempe
Citing a book in this way allows it to populate the site properly leveraging the goodreads software and allows people to find books where they are discussed.
There is more information in our guidlines thread that can help you. Let us know if you need a hand, any moderator can help you.
Thanks!

[Marjorie]

I plan to read THE TALIBAN SHUFFLE; STRANGE DAYS IN AFGHANISTAN AND PAKISTAN by Kim Barker. I heard the author talk about her book and was impressed with her intelligence and sense of humor.

by Kim Barker

[Alisa]

Marge, you almost have it. The author name needs to be the hypertext link that is found in the add book/author feature. Using the instructions I gave you above please change your post. If you have any questions you can send me a PM. Thanks.

[Tom]

Jill wrote: "Hooray, another Christopher Hibbert fan. The Nelson book is another star in his crown....enjoy.

..."

Thanks, my first "Hibbert" book, but I have a few others on my TBR list..
&
so might make a fan of me yet.

[Wurmo]

I'm currently wrapping up "Phantom Warrior: The Heroic True Story of Pvt. John McKinney's One-Man Stand Against the Japanese in World War II." If you're a fan of Pacific War history -- particularly combat on the Philippines -- it is definitely worth a look.

[Jill H.]

Finally started:
by Daniel Okrent (no photo).
It begins quite well and I think some others in the History Book Club gave it good reviews. An interesting period in American history that never fails to amaze me.

[Alisa]

Wurmo wrote: "I'm currently wrapping up "Phantom Warrior: The Heroic True Story of Pvt. John McKinney's One-Man Stand Against the Japanese in World War II." If you're a fan of Pacific War history -- particularly..."

Wurmo, thanks for the suggestion. You may be new to The History Book Club (don't recall seeing you post before) so we would love to welcome you. Please post a note on our introduction thread so we know a little about your interests.

Before you post your intro or anything further do take a look at our club guidelines, as it contains important info on how to cite a book, such as the one you recommended. We leverage the goodreads software that populates the threads when mentioning a book or author. Your post should include the book cover, author photo (when available) and author link. Your post would include this:


by Forrest Bryant Johnson


It helps us see exactly what you are talking about in your post and allows memebers to find the book and author for further discovery if they so choose.

Thanks, and glad you posted this!

[Morgiana]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "I have started reading; "The Jews Against Rome" and so far its been very interesting.

by Susan Sorek"

Aussie Rick, it sounds very interesting, could you please update me if it is ok? Then I try to receive it (somehow, somewhere;)
Now I will start (if the bookstore finally ordered it):
Ovid
by
David Wishart
This is the first book of the Marcus Corvinus Mysteries, set in the 1st century - I could only compare with Steven Saylor's book.
I find it really interesting (unfortunately I could pick up just book 7 first, but I was already lost in this ancient world.
I am really awaiting when I can start to read!

[Patricrk]

by Michael Korda His ambition was to be a general and knight by age 30. But, I just started so he has a ways to go. The book claims he is one of the few figures from WWI whose name is still known to the general public.

['Aussie Rick']

Another book I have put aside to read sometime soon Patricrk, I hope you enjoy it!

[Bryan]

I want to share this link to a service that notifies you of authors and books:

Track New Book:
http://www.tracknewbook.com/

I plan to try it out myself, and I thought I would share.

[Alisa]

This looks quite handy, thanks for sharing!

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Thank you Alisa for your valiant efforts and I applaud them.

['Aussie Rick']

Bryan wrote: "I want to share this link to a service that notifies you of authors and books:

Track New Book:
http://www.tracknewbook.com/

I plan to try it out myself, and I thought I would share."

I just signed up as well, be interesting to see how it goes, thanks for the info Bryan :)

['Aussie Rick']

I have justed started reading; "Swords for Hire: European Mercenaries in Eighteenth-Century India" by Shelford Bidwell.

Swords for Hire: European Mercenaries in Eighteenth-Century India. (no cover) by Shelford Bidwell

['Aussie Rick']

Onto another short book; "Maximillian's Lieutenant: A Personal History of the Mexican Campaign, 1864-67" by Ernst Pitner.

by Ernst Pitner

[Phyllis]

Having slogged through 3 unsatisfying books of fiction (don't ask why) I am about to begin and am looking forward to Maps of Time: An Introduction to Big History|745703]This comes highly recommended by a friend and am looking forward to sinking my teeth into something of substance again. Don't know why the cover didn't appear here, but I did my best. Phyllis