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Greetings, everyone! I'm Ed Lengel, Senior Director of Programs at the National WWII Museum. As my Goodreads page indicates, I'm a fanatical reader and also a prolific writer. Although WWI has long been my primary field, I enjoy WWII and other military history as well. One of the great things about this group is that each book we read, beginning with Neal Bascomb's fantastic book Faster, will include LIVE author participation--from questions submitted by the author, to participation in webinars where they will take your questions and comments in real time. Looking forward to this!
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Glad to have you moderating them with your knowledge and expertise!
Hi all! I'm Wesley Lucas, Librarian at the National WWII Museum. I enjoy reading military history, fiction, poetry, and comics/graphic novels. I will be moderating the discussion boards where we will post info on the current book and author, provide discussion questions, and of course chat books. Looking forward to reading and learning with y'all!
Hi folks, Ed mentioned this group to me and it sounds very interesting. I love reading military history, especially WW2 although I'm afraid I don't read many novels at the moment, more non-fiction. I am also a moderator at the Goodreads World War Two Group and I will post details about this new group on our news thread so other WW2 group members can check out the activities and events you may host.
'Aussie Rick' wrote: "Hi folks, Ed mentioned this group to me and it sounds very interesting. I love reading military history, especially WW2 although I'm afraid I don't read many novels at the moment, more non-fiction...."Many thanks, Rick. You are a true connoisseur of military history and I have enjoyed following your reviews here for many years. I really appreciate your sharing information about this on your group. We are sticking to nonfiction here as well.
Greetings all! I'm so excited that the National War II Museum selected FASTER for their first read, and I look forward to the discussion--and happy to answer any questions as the book club progresses. Should be fun.
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Hi Neal! So glad to have you in the group and can't wait to hear more about your book!
Hi Folks, Many thanks to Dr. Lengel for inviting me to this group. I produce the Battles of the First World War Podcast, so my nose is usually buried in non-fiction related to WW1. I grew up reading lots of WW2 book, though.
-- Mike
Hi Mike and welcome to the group, the Great War is another one of my favourite subjects!
Hi! My name is Janice. I live in the DC suburbs and have always been fascinated by WWII and, as a Jew, feel a personal connection to it. I love reading and go mainly between biographies, historical (fiction and non), and truly whatever jumps out at me and sounds interesting. I'm hoping this discussion isn't too academic for me. .. there are a lot of experts in the room already! I've never done an online bookclub but this sounds fun! I love visiting your museum when in NOLA, and the best part BY FAR is getting to chat with the vets. Thanks for all you do!
Janice wrote: "Hi! My name is Janice. I live in the DC suburbs and have always been fascinated by WWII and, as a Jew, feel a personal connection to it. I love reading and go mainly between biographies, historical..."Welcome, Janice.
Hello, I was invited by Janice, and this will also be my first online book club. WWII history is my favorite era, and when I'm not reading, I teach World and U.S. History at the high school level.
Hi Janice and Tamara and welcome to the group.
Hi allI'm a professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Collat School of Business. One of my areas is human resource management. As a former HR manager, I have been interested in the use of forced and slave labor by companies during WWII. My father was a WWII vet and spent the war in the Pacific Theater as a Seabee. Looking forward to participating in this group!
Hi Barbara and welcome to the group :)
Hello everyone! I am a student at the University of New Orleans and I am excited to read more about World War 2 and its history!
Samuel wrote: "Hello everyone! I am a student at the University of New Orleans and I am excited to read more about World War 2 and its history!"Hi Samuel, welcome to the group! If there is a particular subject you are interested in, just ask and the recommendations will start flying!
Hi there! My name is Rebekah, and I am a recent grad of the MS WWII Studies program at ASU! The resources and time shared by the incredible staff at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans were incredibly helpful and generous in pursuing my degree. I went to my neighborhood book club for the first time in three years last night, prepared with my best "civilian" WWII reads to suggest for the upcoming year, and quickly realized that my interest is no longer casual. I do love WWII historical fiction: I always have. Genocide, however, is not a great conversation on a Thursday night before cupcakes and Diet Coke! I'm looking forward to this group's reading suggestions and discussions (without assigned and graded questions.) Cheers!
Is this group still active? If looks like it’s been a minute since they discussed Maus two years back.
I have a book club and they are sick of my historical fiction picks. I would love to pick a group read.My main interest is the Holocaust because I had the honor of working with survivors. My Dad was a World War II veteran who did not talk about the war at all.
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Rebekah wrote: "Is this group still active? If looks like it’s been a minute since they discussed Maus two years back."@Kathryne
A large part of my Capstone project was on the Holocaust, its legacy and effect on genocides since the war, and present-day Holocaust denial in America.
Although much of that is non-fiction, I LOVE historical fiction about the war, and the Holocaust is one of my favorite sub-genres. Although sometimes hard to read, the stories can be very life-affirming and definitely frame life since the war in a way that makes subsequent generations grateful for the sacrifice that occurred.
I would love to connect and discuss books. May I add you as a friend on my personal feed?
Hi, Wesley-- Very interested in a relaunch of this group! This is definitely my niche and I look forward to meeting and hearing from other history enthusiasts.
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Hi John! Thanks for your message, I'm glad you're interested in our book club! Although I don't have any updates today, I do hope you'll keep checking in because we definitely plan to relaunch. And messages like these will help to support the return!
Powerless in Poland: Growing up under the Nazi Regime June Triana-SchiadaHello everyone, My name is June and I am an Indie Writer following a dream. Things just sort of fell into place after I semi-retired and I'm thrilled to enter into my "Omega Journey." I write for middle grade readers and started out with a cute little series but stumbled into historical fiction when I asked my 95 year-old-Uncle about his life during World War 2. I got hooked on the research process. My next book will be about the Latvian Refugees Post WW2 (my Aunt's story) Even though my genre is middle grade, the book is compelling enough for us adults too! Thanks you!
Hello everyone, I am Meryem and i joined this group because I am addicted to WW2 fiction (My first review is sooooo long) I am a student, soccer player, and WW2 lover ( I mean it :DD). Most of the time, i spend my time reading mostly just the Nazi occupations, thats what reallly captures my attention. Otherwise, i speak many languages (full bio is in my profile :D)
Hi Everyone, I'm Will Gothard an indie author releasing my first WW2 spy thriller at the end of the month. This group caught my attention because it's clearly full of like-minded WW2 story enthusiasts. :)
Great video interviews!
Will Gothard
For anyone interested....
OPERATION TRACER
Action-packed WW2 spy thriller, Operation Tracer is full of twists and bursting with intrigue. Inspired by the actual events of an audacious British Naval Intelligence mission, the brainchild of real-life spy and James Bond author Ian Fleming
Anyone in the mood to read and review a WWII alternative history novel? Thanks!Lieutenant Jim Fraser was in turns eager and terrified. His Bravo Company led the American offensive to liberate Charleston, but would his wife Florrie and their twin girls trapped behind German lines survive the coming battle?
Consider another Second World War. Due to a twist of history during his youth, Adolph Hitler turns west and out to sea against England and America in alliance with fascist Japan and Italy. After the British Empire falls, the Axis turn on an outnumbered and unprepared United States. Instead of being waged in far off lands, total war rages across the Hawaiian Islands and South Carolina, down our streets and into the homes of our families.
Wolves at the Gate is the first of a series of alternative history novels telling the story of that war, styled as Robert Conroy’s 1942 meets Charles Frazier’s Cold Mountain, with the epic multiple perspectives of Ken Follett's Pillars of the Earth. The novel differs from most other WWII fiction in its focus on the overlooked ordinary people on both sides caught up in the horrific battles antiseptically portrayed in history books.
451 pages, e-book
Published on 30 October 2024
Amazon book page: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DLJ2RC3M
Author website: https://www.bartstarkbooks.com/
If you are interested in a R4R, email me at bartstarkbooks@gmail.com
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Wolves at the Gate (other topics)Powerless in Poland: Growing up under the Nazi Regime (other topics)
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Will Gothard (other topics)June Triana-Schiada (other topics)
Books are selected and discussed by the Museum's historians and curators. Each book will be read over two weeks, featuring two live or recorded webinar discussions, with authors participating when possible. Ongoing discussion boards will be moderated here on our Goodreads page.
Wesley will be moderating the discussion boards, and Ed will be moderating the live and recorded events.
If you are a new member to the group, please introduce yourself in this thread. Then check the discussion boards for information, schedules, and conversation on our next book. Happy reading!