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[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Welcome Pieter - glad to see you join us.
Regards,

Bentley

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Hello Donna R from Pennsylvania - hmmm the perfect home made recipe for pizza - I sure hope you share it with us if you find it.

Welcome aboard and we look forward to reading your posts.

Regards,

Bentley

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Hello Azulbandit from Northern California - you will find a great many compatriots from your state here at the History Book Club.

I love the state of California - in fact I love both coasts and would be hard pressed not to be near the ocean.

Glad to have you with us and I hope you just jump right in.

Regards,

Bentley

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Hello Denny and his little friend on his shoulder - glad that you have found the group and just jump right in and join in on the conversation.

Regards,

Bentley

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Hello Cindie from Brooklyn...I hope you enjoy yourself here.

Just jump right in and post when you can.

Regards,

Bentley

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Welcome Cyndi,

Hope you enjoy the History Book Club and just jump right in.

Regards,

Bentley

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Hello George - welcome to the History Book Club - we are glad to have you with us.

Regards,

Bentley

[Jensen]

Thank you for the warm welcome I have received from the group. I've read the posts about proper citation so hopefully that won't be an issue.

Bentley wrote: "Hello Jensen and welcome to you and MacKenzie. What kind of dog is MacKenzie? We love animals here too. And hello to Ben too."

Mackenzie is a super-model size Chihuahua, with very long legs and a long body! Surprisingly she easily navigates from city-dog to farm-dog, first curling up with me and my book then running free with the "big" dogs at the farm. She and my horse, Ben, get along wonderfully. Ben is an American Quarter Horse (he is technically a pony due to his short stature). I am a dressage rider and Ben has been a dressage horse convert since I got him 2 1/2 years ago, after 10 years of being a western trail horse. Just as with books I could go on forever talking about my horse (and dog) but I due recall this is a history book club and not a place for my endless horsey monologues. Although, horses have played an incredible role throughout the history of mankind including the creation of this nation, maybe I'm not as off track as I thought.

Interesting side note: quarter horses were originally breed by southern gentlemen looking for a horse that would be able to work hard as well as race hard. The horses were generally raced a quarter of a mile hence the breed's name. The quarter horse is still faster than the top thoroughbred race horses at a quarter mile.

Thank you preemptively for tolerating and possibly even enjoying my long, tangental post about my horse.

-Jensen

[Bryan]

Hello Jensen, Brandon, Cloe, and Josh. I'm glad you joined us. Jump right on in. We have a lot going on here.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Jensen, I enjoyed it very much and MacKenzie is such a big name; I expected that it was the name for a big Newfoundland (smile).

Really enjoyed the history lesson on quarter horses especially those named Ben (lol).

[Bryan]

Welcome, Michel. 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 the books should look:

James M. McPherson

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.

[Mark]

Michel, welcome to the world-wide History Club!

[Becky]

Hi Michael, welcome to the best little history club on the net. Get comfy because there's lots of good reading here.

[Jill H.]

So glad you found us, Michel. I know you will enjoy the discussion/book recommendations and please jump right in.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Welcome Michel from Montreal - you should find a wide range of interesting threads which should match your reading genres.

Regards,

Bentley

[Nicole]

Bienvenue Michel! I'm sure you will find lots to enjoy here.

[Alisa]

Hello Michael from Montreal, welcome! We look forward to your participation.

[André, Honorary Contributor - EMERITUS - Music]

Jensen wrote: "Thank you for the warm welcome I have received from the group..."

Hmm, Jensen, a Chihuahua with long legs and a long body - would she look like a Basset on/after a killer diet?
Say Hi to Mackenzie and Ben from my part.

Michel, 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,
André

[Jensen]

André wrote: "Hmm, Jensen, a Chihuahua with long legs and a long body - would she look like a Basset on/after a killer diet?"

Mackenzie actually looks more like a miniature italian greyhound with the head of a chihuahua! She's a rescue from a breeder because by Chihuahua standards she wouldn't be an acceptable show dog or even a dog the breeder wanted their name attached to her.

Bentley wrote: "and MacKenzie is such a big name; I expected that it was the name for a big Newfoundland (smile)."

Mackenzie definitely has a Napoleon complex not just from her name but from all her time spent running with the big dogs on the farm. She won't deign herself to play with other small dogs, not to mention the time she actually attacked a skunk!

[André, Honorary Contributor - EMERITUS - Music]

Jensen wrote: "Mackenzie actually looks more like a miniature Italian Greyhound with the head of a CHihuahua. She's a rescue..."

Oh my, well, as long as everybody's happy and she doesn't start barking like a Parakeet... (smiles)

[Vicki, Assisting Moderator - Ancient Roman History]

Welcome Michel. With your eclectic tastes you are sure to fit in here - it's a very eclectic group. Have fun!

[[deleted user]]

Howdy! From the North Georgia Mountains.
We're part of one of the oldest chains on earth, Appalachia. Rich in history and culture.
I was blessed to be part of recording much on this during my young FOXFIRE years.

I'm pleased to join this group!

[Jill H.]

Welcome from a fellow Appalachia dweller, Barbara. We are so 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 the books should look:

by William L. Shirer

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 participation.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Welcome and howdy back to you Barbara form the North Georgia Mountains. We are pleased as a peach to have you with us. Be careful because we have no self promotion whatsoever here and Jill was kind enough to add links to our rules and guidelines and orientation so that you can get off on the right foot.

All best,

Bentley

[[deleted user]]

Thanks!

[Becky]

Hi Barbara! Welcome to the best little history club on the internet! You'd better get comfy because there's a lot of great reading here.

[Jessica]

Hello. My name is Jessica. I live in Arizona. I have always loved historical fiction but recently have been leaning toward nonfiction as well.

[Mark]

Welcome, Jessica. 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 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 post should look:

by Michael Dobbs

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.

[Mark]

Welcome Barbara. We are glad to have you in the group. Find a shady place with a breeze in the mountains to read.

[Bryan]

Hello, Barbara, and welcome. I remember those books you mentioned, wonderful series. Here are some:

Eliot Wigginton

[Bryan]

Hi Jessica. Glad you joined our group. I hope you find it rewarding.

[Nicole]

Welcome Barbara and Jessica! I'm sure you'll find lots to enjoy here.

[[deleted user]]

Bryan wrote: "Hello, Barbara, and welcome. I remember those books you mentioned, wonderful series. Here are some:

[bookcover:Foxfire 2: Ghost Stories, Spring Wild Plant Foods, Spinning and Weaving, Midwifing,..."

Thank you, Bryan! LORD! I hope this ain't self-promotion...Foxfire has been a chief recorder of Appalachian history/heritage for 45 years. Our lifestyles have all but vanished. Nine million in print--not to bad for a bunch of high school kids with 'hillbilly' written all over us, I guess... Thanks again!!

[[deleted user]]

Nicole wrote: "Welcome Barbara and Jessica! I'm sure you'll find lots to enjoy here."

Hi Nacole!! I look forward to sharing.!!

[Jill H.]

Welcome, Jessica.....this is the place for the history lover. Please join in the discussions/book recommendations. Enjoy!!

[Becky]

HI Jessica - welcome to the best little history club on the internet. Pull up a chair and get comfy because there's a lot of great reading here!

[Jessica]

Thank you all for the welcome.

[Alisa]

Welcome Barbara and Jessica, good to have you with us. Hope you participate in and enjoy the discussions!

[Kathy]

Barbara wrote: "Howdy! From the North Georgia Mountains.
We're part of one of the oldest chains on earth, Appalachia. Rich in history and culture.
I was blessed to be part of recording much on this during my youn..."
Barbara, greetings to you from another gal from the North GA mountains!Beautiful country and beautiful people!! I have to laugh at your description of yourself. My "Memaw" used to make me say that I was her little "hillabilly"!!Welcome to our group, Kathy F

[Vicki, Assisting Moderator - Ancient Roman History]

Welcome Barbara and Jessica. There's lots of great stuff here, have a look around.

[BookieBookGirl]

Hello All! My name is Maya and I am an attorney from Detroit. I was just introduced to Goodreads last week. I am a huge fan of insightful biographies and I am a general student of world history. I am excited to join this group.

[mehg-hen]

Hi folks--I am an arty/comedy/writer human type from Indiana originally, but now in nyc, after chicago, LA and a cruise ship stints. I love all things history and even worked in a living history museum for a bit. Looking forward to the Catherine the Great book! Megan

[Jill H.]

Welcome Maya to the place for the history lover....we are so glad you joined 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 the books should look:

by William L. Shirer


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 participation.

[Jill H.]

Welcome, Megan and we hope you will find everything here to pique your interest in all things history. You certainly appear to have had a fun time in your life!! The following links will provide you with the guidelines of the group, including those regarding self-promotion.

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 the book you mentioned should look:

by Robert K. Massie



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.....and we look forward to your participation. Enjoy!

[Mark]

Maya and Megan, welcome to the History Club reading group. Have fun and please contribute from time to time!

[Alisa]

Hello Maya and Megankellie! Welcome we are glad to have you both.

[BookieBookGirl]

Thanks so much, Jill.

[Nicole]

Welcome Maya (one of my kitties is named Maya) and Megan. I'm sure you'll find lots to enjoy here and we look forward to your contributions.

[BookieBookGirl]

Thank you Mark and Alisa. I am excited to be a part of the History Book Club.

[Becky]

HI Megan and Maya and welcome to the best little history club on the internet. Pull up a chair and get comfy because there's a lot of great reading here!