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['Aussie Rick']

Hi Marjorie and welcome to the group and I hope you enjoy discussing your favourite period of history with other members.

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.

This is how the books you mentioned in your post should look:

by Ron Chernow

by Isabel Wilkerson

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[Alisa]

Marjorie, welcome to the group. I hope you enjoy exploring the discussion threads and please participate anytime you wish. Aussie Rick gave you some handy pointers to get you off to a good start. I have heard great things about the Wilkerson book and am interested in hearing what you think of it.
by Isabel Wilkerson

[Bryan]

Welcome Marjorie. Glad you found us.

[[deleted user]]

Hi, my name is Susan. I've always enjoyed reading history. I'm currently into reading about European explorers - sailing around the world and all that stuff. I'm looking forward to participating in the group.

['Aussie Rick']

Hi Susan and welcome to the group and I hope you enjoy discussing all about those famous and not so famous European explorers with other members.

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.

This is how a book that you mention in a post should look:

by Ron Chernow

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...

[[deleted user]]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "Hi Susan and welcome to the group and I hope you enjoy discussing all about those famous and not so famous European explorers with other members.

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself wi..."

Thanks for the tips. I'll read up on the group.

[Alisa]

Hello Susan, welcome to the group, glad you found us and decided to join.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Welcome Susan and Marjorie to the group. We are very glad to have you with us.

Bentley

[Bryan]

Welcome Susan, glad you found us. Let us know if we can be of help.

[Bryan]

Welcome, Simran. 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 or author. (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.

More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...

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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.

['Aussie Rick']

Hi Simran and welcome to the group and I hope you have a fun time here re-discovering the joy of books and reading :)

[Alisa]

Any post with self-promotion is automatically deleted. There is a pop-up clearly stating that no self-promotion is allowed in this club.


To restate our club guidelines for all new members:

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.

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...

Thank you.

[Alisa]

Hello Simran, welcome to the group. I hope you enjoy exploring and participating in the discussions.

[Patty]

I'm excited to have found you. I am a retired grandma of 4 in Hawaii. I have 900 books on goodreads. I like the middle ages, holocaust and civil war.

['Aussie Rick']

Hi Patty and welcome to the group and I'm happy too that you found 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.

This is how a book that you mention in a post should look:

by Ron Chernow

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...

[Alisa]

Simran, you are most welcome.

Patty, we are glad you found us too. Your interests are a great fit for the discussions here and 900 books is one long reading list. Please join in any of the discussions. Glad you joined.

[Kent]

Greetings history fans. I struggle to get thru any fiction book. History is much more interesting and relevant to life's lessons.

[Bryan]

Welcome Patty.

[Alisa]

Kent, greetings and welcome!

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. This is how books you mention should look:

Rebecca Skloot

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.

['Aussie Rick']

Hi Kent and welcome to the group, I'm a bit like you, can only really read history books :)

[Lewis]

Kent wrote: "Greetings history fans. I struggle to get thru any fiction book. History is much more interesting and relevant to life's lessons."

I'm with you, Kent! LC

[Gokhan]

Hello everyone,
I am new to goodreads and this is the second group I am joining. This is the perfect genre for me. I am sure I will find excellent books here. I also enjoy history/fiction and really liked what Bentley did for the HMS Surprise-HF discussion. I will complete the series this year.
I would love to see a similar "How much is fact/fiction" for

Gordianus the Finder series Steven Saylor,

Alfred the Great Series Bernard Cornwell,

and Berrybender naratives Larry McMurtry

[Lewis]

Hi, I love learning about people and the world, which is why I enjoy history and biography so much. Hope to learn more from others who also enjoy these books. LC

[Alisa]

Welcome Gokhan and Lewis! We are glad you both found us and decided to join. Gokhan, you did a great job with the book and author posts, thank you so much. It is in keeping with our club guidelines.

If you have not already, 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.

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.

['Aussie Rick']

Hi Gokhan and Lewis and welcome to the group. I hope you both have an enjoyable time here and find lots of new books and authors to chat about.

[Tim]

Hello all, my name is Tim. I'm twenty-two and I live in northeastern Wisconsin, where I'm currently pursuing a degree in history. I'm particularly interested in Russian, Chinese, and early American history, though I enjoy reading all sorts. I look forward to good discussions, and of course discovering more good books and authors.

['Aussie Rick']

Hi Tim and welcome to the group. It seems like you have a nice diverse range of areas of history to keep you interested.

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.

This is how a book that you mention in a post should look:

by Robin Waterfield
What I'm currently reading

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http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...

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http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...

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

[Alisa]

Tim, welcome to the group. With your interests I am sure you will find plenty to explore and discuss with others.

[Virginia]

Hello, I'm Virginia & I live in Hoxton, North London, UK. I read fairly widely, using both 'real' books & a Kindle, & have a preference for succinct & focused books, rather than sprawling biographies. I'm particularly interested in Russian, French & English history.

[Alisa]

Welcome Virginia, we are glad to have you in the group. With your interests I am sure you will find plenty to discuss with other members and hope you take the opportunity to participate in discussions found on the various threads.

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. This is how books you mention should look:

Bill Clinton
(as an example, it's what i'm reading now)

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.

[Bryan]

Welcome, Virginia; I hope you find the group interesting.

[[deleted user]]

Hi everyone,

My name is Trees and I am from the Netherlands, 46 years of age. I am very interested in Irish history. Hope to be in touch with people with the same interest.

[Alisa]

Hello Trees, and welcome! We are glad you decided to join the group and hope you enjoy exploring the site.

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. This is how books you mention should look:

Rebecca Skloot

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.

['Aussie Rick']

Hi Virginia and Trees and welcome to the group, I hope you both have a fun time here finding new books and authors and chatting about old favourites.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Welcome Simran, Patty and Kent and Gokhan and Lewis. We are glad to have all of you with us.

[Bryan]

Hello Trees. Glad you found us and I hope you find the group a rewarding experience.

[[deleted user]]

Thank you Alisa, Aussie Rick and Bryan for the welcome! Alisa, thank you for the links. I hope I will understand all!

[Bryan]

Great first try, Trees. Now all you need is an author, like so:

P.S. O'Hegarty

[[deleted user]]

I hope now it is okay? Thank you Bryan.

P.S. O'Hegarty

[Bryan]

It is, great work!

[[deleted user]]

Okay, I learn quickly, hihi.

P.S. O'Hegarty

['Aussie Rick']

Well done Trees :)

[[deleted user]]

Thank you Aussie Rick

P.S. O'Hegarty

[Bryan]

Take your time, Simran, don't feel the pressure and post when you are ready. Welcome aboard.

[Tim]

Hello everybody,

my name is Tim, I am 59 and live in Gloucester UK. I have always loved History except for a three year period during high school when I had a particularly bad history teacher. After that I decided that if school wasn't going to teach me the subject then I would do it myself. I particularly enjoy military history (I served in the army a number of years) with a focus on the American Civil War. That said I have read a lot of stuff on other periods and countries, and also enjoy reading social history.
I will probably not contribute too much at first, unless of course someone hits on a favourite subject of mine.

[Bryan]

Welcome, Tim. I understand about the effects of a bad history teacher myself. It is sad when it happens.

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when 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.

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.

[Alisa]

Hi Tim! Welcome, we are glad to have you. With your interests I think you will find plenty to explore and discuss with other members. Enjoy!

[Tim]

Alisa wrote: "Hi Tim! Welcome, we are glad to have you. With your interests I think you will find plenty to explore and discuss with other members. Enjoy!"

Hi Alisa,
Thank you for you for your welcome

sorry to display my ignorance but I know what POTUS means, but what is SCOTUS?

[Tim]

Bryan wrote: "Welcome, Tim. I understand about the effects of a bad history teacher myself. It is sad when it happens.

Thank you Brian. The teacher in question's idea of teaching history was to give us a chapter of the text book to read and then test us on it the following lesson. I remember spending three years dreading Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, we had two lessons a week. Wednesday was the day of reviewing the previous test and the assignment of the chapter. Thursday was test day. A nightmare!!

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when are ..."

[Alisa]

Tim wrote: "Alisa wrote: "Hi Tim! Welcome, we are glad to have you. With your interests I think you will find plenty to explore and discuss with other members. Enjoy!"

Hi Alisa,
Thank you for you for your ..."

Tim, SCOTUS refers to the Supreme Court Of The United States.