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[Alisa]

Thom, welcome to the group, we are glad to have you. I hope you explore the site and engage in the discussions that interest you.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Jill thank you for helping out Thom; glad to have an expat part of the group.

Enjoy the group and be sure to take a look at the helpful adds that Jill was kind enough to post for you.

Bentley

[Zeljka]

Krystal wrote: "I didn't see Zeljka joined the group until I read Author Alaphbet.So dobrodošli Zeljka, Ja sam dio hrvatske. Welcome Zeljka, I am part Croatian. from Canada."

Hi, Krystal,

I just saw your message, thank you for such a sweet Croatian welcome :-D
If you haven't ever been in Croatia, I hope you will, not so much for exploring your roots although that's undoubtedly a fun way to spend a vacation ;-), but more to enjoy the sightseeings, both natural and cultural.

['Aussie Rick']

Hi Thom and welcome to the group. I hope you have a great time here chatting about good books and authors and discovering new titles and writers as well.

[Cate]

Hello there!

My name is Catherine Elizabeth (most people call me Kate). I'm a 29-year-old Canadian currently living in England. How I ended up here is quite a long story... So I won't bore you with it!
I have a degree in Psychology but intend to go back to school to study environmental sciences, which really is a passion of mine.

I've always been very interested in history and I know is mostly due to the way I was brought up. My dad was adopted at birth. When I was around 4-5, he searched to find information about his biological parents and discovered that his "mother" was Native American (Innu) and is "father" was Irish. I remember enjoying learning more about his origins and all the information he could find about it. He taught me to be very proud of my roots. So from a very young age I started reading about Native American and Irish history and all that is surrounding it.
Obviously my interest is wider than that now, but that's how it all started!

Anyway, I am fairly new on goodreads and I am ever so glad I found it!

Have a lovely Sunday!

[André, Honorary Contributor - EMERITUS - Music]

Hi Catherine Elizabeth and Thom, welcome to the group!
Apart from all the terrific book discussions we also have a set of threads on music (all kinds from all places).
Please come and take a look and listen. You'd be surprised at what you'll find there.
Best wishes,
André

[André, Honorary Contributor - EMERITUS - Music]

Catherine Elizabeth,

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 should look:

by Taylor Branch


More information:

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

Please take a moment to read our guidelines:

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

and finally, a few lines to get you started:

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

Have fun - and enjoy your Sunday, too!

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Thank you Andre for assisting Catherine Elizabeth.

Catherine Elizabeth, welcome to the History Book Club. We are glad to have you with us and what an interesting genealogical past.

Hopefully you will find many threads that interest you and maybe are a part of your heritage.

All best,

Bentley

[Alisa]

Hello Catherine Elizabeth, welcome to the group. I hope you enjoy the discussions here.

[Grace]

Hi! My name is Grace and I am new to the History Book Club. I love history, especially American History. I also like to read biographies. I have never been a member of a book club before, so I would appreciate any pointers. For instance, how do I know what book is going to be next on the list, so that I can get a copy in my hands? Is there a lot of discussion about the book? Are we allowed to make suggestions for the choice of books being read? Any information or helpful hints would be greatly appreciated.

[Alisa]

Grace, glad you found the group and decided to join. There are many discussion threads and the home page for The HIstory Book Club should indicate books that are currently being read as wel as upcoming selections. There are usually a few going on simultaneously so plenty to choose from.

As to the helpful links, 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 Catherine Elizabeth and Grace and welcome to you both. I hope you that you both have an enjoyable time here discussing great books and authors and your favourite periods in history.

[Jill H.]

Welcome Catherine Elizabeth and Grace........if you love history you have come to the right place. Please browse the many subjects and participate in the interesting discussion you will find there.

[Bryan]

Hello to Diana, Thom, Catherine and Grace. Glad you found us. If anyone has questions, feel free to ask one of the moderators. We are here to help!

[Kimberly]

Hi everyone,
My name is Kimberly and I'm 21. I've always loved history and I'm planning on being a historian. I love all history but I go through phases where I read books that concentrate on certain places/ages. Right now I'm most interested in the history of South Africa because that's where my father is from.
I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone!

[Jill H.]

Welcome Kimberly. I hope you will find all your history needs here.

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 should look:

by Mark Twain

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......

Please visit the different threads and participate in the lively discussions and book recommendations. Enjoy!

[Kimberly]

Jill wrote: "Welcome Kimberly. I hope you will find all your history needs here.

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you comment. It makes things so much easie..."

Will do :) I've been on Goodreads for a few years so I'm already familiar with the Add book/author feature. Thanks for the welcome!

[Alisa]

Welcome Kimberly, glad to have you with us and hope you enjoy the discussions.

[Bryan]

Welcome, Kimberly, glad you joined. I hope you find the group a rewarding experience.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Kimberly, welcome to the group and I hope you can help us with the South Africa threads. Being an historian is a wonderful life long goal.

Thank you Jill for adding some helpful links for Kimberly.

[Raul]

My name is Raul. I was born in Miami, Florida fifty year ago, and have lived here all my life. I have been in law enforcement for over 28 years. my interests are politics, history, writing biographies and such.

[Steve D]

Hi everyone. My name is Steve, I'm 30, and I live in the Philadelphia area. I love sports, math, and history, and I'm looking forward to being a part of this group. My main objective is to become more educated in U.S. and world history.

[Alisa]

Welcome Raul and Steve! Glad to have both of you with us. I am sure you will each find plenty to discuss here and hope you nose around 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:

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']

Beat me Alisa!

A big welcome to the group to Kimberly, Raul and Steve. I hope you all have a great time here finding new books and authors and chatting about old favourites.

[Steve D]

Thanks everyone. Just trying out the "add book/author" feature now.

by

[Alisa]

Steve, you are ALMOST there. You have the book cover and author photo, you need to add the author link. So close! If you check out the mechanics of the board thread you can practice there too, probably a better thread for it.

[Jill H.]

And you might want to preview your post to ensure that everything is present. Once you get started, it will become a habit. You are on the right track.

[André, Honorary Contributor - EMERITUS - Music]

Hi Steve, Raul and Kimberly, welcome to the group.
Apart from all the terrific book discussions we also have a nice music thread with lots of inspiring music - all kinds from all places.
Come and check it out if you like!
Best wishes,
André

[Bryan]

Welcome, Steve and Raul. Glad you found us.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Hello Raul and Steve,

Welcome from the City of Brotherly Love and the Sunshine State. Will be off to the Sunshine State at the end of this week for a bit of rest.

Glad that you can join us.

Bentley

[Karen]

Hi Everybody, My name is Karen and I live on the East Coast having moved here from much farther inland. I love history and have a degree in it although I have worked my entire life in a completely unrelated field. Since moving here I have become interested, even enthralled, by the Colonial era, Revolutionary War and War of 1812. I'm also becoming interested in naval history. I'm happy to have found this group and look forward to being a member.

[Bryan]

Welcome, Karen. 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.

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.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Welcome Karen - where are you on the East Coast (New England, Middle Atlantic States or the South).

You have found a good group here because all of us love history and non fiction books; although we dabble in historical fiction too.

If you love the Colonial era, there are great spots to visit in Massachusetts including Concord and Lexington, Salem, Boston itself and the Freedom trail, etc.

If you like Military History or Naval History, you will probably get to know our Assisting Moderator - Aussie Rick.

Enjoy the group and thank you Bryan for providing Karen with some very helpful links so that she can start off on the right foot.

Bentley

[Alisa]

Hello Karen, glad you joined us. Lots of discussion threads to explore, please join in!

[Jill H.]

Welcome Karen.........I hope that you will find everything you need here. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask the moderators. Enjoy!

['Aussie Rick']

Hi Karen and welcome to the group. I am sure you will find lots here to keep you interested and I am looking forward to chatting with you more about your favourite periods in US history.

[Kathy]

Hi Everyone, My name is Kathy. I live in Georgia. I am really excited about finding an online history book club. I have degrees in Accounting and Law. My husband and I own and operate a rural medical practice in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains. My hobbies are reading (a given!) and geocaching. I am really looking forward to being a part of this group.

['Aussie Rick']

Hi Kathy and welcome to the group. I am sure you will find a lot here 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 Andrew Hussey
Which is what I'm currently reading

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...

[Bryan]

Hi Kathy, glad you found us. I do hope you find the threads interesting. Please jump right in and let us know if you have any questions.

[Alisa]

Kathy, welcome to the group. Please join in any of the discussions that interest you.

[Jill H.]

Hello Kathy......I think you will find everything here to fuel your love of history. Please browse the threads and join in the discussions...... and if you have any questions feel free to ask the moderators.

[Dana]

Hi everyone!

My name is Dana, and I'm a born-and-raised resident of San Diego, CA. I've loved books longer than just about anything else, though I've spent the better part of the last ten years as a gigging musician. When not working on music, I can usually be found with my nose in (several) books. =)

Besides music and books, I love to travel ( I like to call it "going adventuring"), spend time outside, and as much as possible just enjoy life.

I love reading about history, because not only does it stimulate and teach, but it gives food for thought in SOOO many directions, and I find myself thinking in broader, more rounded ways every time I finish a book.

I'm a newlywed/works-from-home, and am currently expecting my first child! All that being said, I've lately found myself with more down time than usual, so I'm tackling my "to-read" pile and getting more involved with group reads.

Looking forward to future conversations!

[Jill H.]

Welcome Dana...you have come to the right place for the history lover. And congratulations on your soon-to-be expanded family.

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. Any book you mention should look like this:

by Mark Twain

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......

We have many interesting and lively discussion groups and hope that you will participate. Enjoy!

[Bryan]

Hi, Dana, and welcome to the group.

[Alisa]

Dana, welcome, and thanks for the great introduction. Jill provided you with the links to help you get off to a good start, but as you explore if you need any help feel free to ask any of the moderators. Glad you joined us. We look forward to your contributions.

[Dana]

Thanks for the welcomes!

And, I have to add that I'm especially looking forward to being part of an efficient, thoughtful and intellectual group!

[André, Honorary Contributor - EMERITUS - Music]

Hello Helen, Kathy and Dana, welcome to the group.
Apart from all the fascinating discussions about books we also have a great set of threads on music - all kinds from all places.
Please come and take a look/listen if you like.
Best wishes,
André

['Aussie Rick']

Hi Dana and welcome to the group, I am sure you will have a fun time here discussing great books, authors and moments in history.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Hello Helen, Dana and Kathy. We are glad to have you as part of the History Book Club.

Bentley

[Shannon]

Hello. I haven't been on for . . . a while. Should I reintroduce myself?

I like reading books, especially books that open. I enjoyed being part of the HBC previously, and look forward to participating again.

I live in Greenwood, Seattle with two cats, across the street from a really rocking senior center, but I'm not a senior and don't get invited to the parties.

Shannon