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['Aussie Rick']

Hi Shannon and welcome back to the group. I am sure you will find a lot here to keep you interested.

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[Jill H.]

Welcome back, Shannon. We are glad that you are back in the fold. (The rocking senior citizen center sounds interesting!!!!)

[Alisa]

Shannon, from one Seattle-ite to another, welcome, or should I say welcome back. Based on your description you could be across from a couple of senior centers, but I bet they make great neighbors!

[Thom]

Hi Shannon, I spent a short year in Bremerton (close to Seattle) in 1970 (between Vietnam tours) while serving in the navy. I developed an affinity for the Pacific Northwest that I still have today.

[Shannon]

Thom wrote: "Hi Shannon, I spent a short year in Bremerton (close to Seattle) in 1970 (between Vietnam tours) while serving in the navy. I developed an affinity for the Pacific Northwest that I still have today."

The Bremerton Naval Base is still very active. When I was a kid at Girl Scout camp we appreciated the submarine drills, because it made great waves on otherwise still days.

[Bryan]

Hi Shannon, I hope you enjoy the group.

[Elaine]

I'd like to introduce myself. My name is Elaine and I am a 40 yr old living outside of Dallas, TX. I am an Occupational Therapist who is interested in history and love historical novels. I travel to Europe once to twice per year and try to read as manay books about the are I am traveling to ahead of time. I just returned from a trip to Germany, Switzerland, and Austria where I became interested in Jewish history. I am currently trying to find books about Israel and Palestine.

Glad to be here!

[Elaine]

I clearly need to proof read my posts - I am a terrible typist.

[Jill H.]

Welcome to the home of history lovers, Elaine. Many of us are also travelers so you will find much to discuss here.

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. Book citations should look like this:


by William L. Shirer

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['Aussie Rick']

Hi Elaine and welcome to the group, like you I love travelling to Europe and also reading up on the areas you plan to visit. I am sure you will have a great time here discovering new books and authors to read about :)

[Alisa]

Elaine, welcome to the group! You have found the right place if you enjoy history, books, and discussion. Please explore and join in whenever you find something of interest. We look forward to your contributions.

[Karen]

I live in the Middle Atlantic States and you're right, there is so much to see here. Thank you for the welcome.

[Karen]

Bryan wrote: "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..." Thank you for sending the links and for the welcome.

[André, Honorary Contributor - EMERITUS - Music]

Hi Elaine and Shannon, welcome to the group.
In case you'd also be interested in music, we have quite a few terrific threads on all kinds from all places.
Please come and take a look/listen if you like.
Best,
André

[Bryan]

Hi, Elaine, and welcome. I hope you find the threads interesting to you, and feel free to join right in.

[Jill H.]

Welcome, Evan. You have come to the right place....a history lovers paradise.

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. Book citations should look like this:

by Antonia Fraser

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[Bryan]

Glad you can join us Evan. Great to see another librarian around.

['Aussie Rick']

Hi Evan 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

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[Alisa]

Hi Evan! ~ Glad you found us and hope you enjoy the group. Lots here to explore and discuss, please join in.

[Singleton]

Hi there, I am new to this group as well. I live in Gouda, Holland and like to read abou history. Got a collection of 1200 atm and still growing. My main subjects of interes are:

- The American Civil War
- Medieval Muslim history including the Mongols
- Exploration, history of science etc.
- WW2

During the day I work in the HR and finance business. At night I sometimes write articles and reviews of books and games.

[Bryan]

Welcome, Singleton. 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. T

More information:
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If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask us moderators. I look forward to your postings.

[André, Honorary Contributor - EMERITUS - Music]

Hi Evan and Singleton, welcome to the group.
In case you're also interested in music, we do have a nice series of threads filled with music - all kinds from all places.
Come take a look/listen if you like.
Best wishes,
André

[Alisa]

Welcome, Singleton, glad you found us and decided to join. I hope you enjoy the discussions.

[Jill H.]

Welcome, Singleton. I think you will find everything here to fuel your love of history......good discussions and book recommendations.

[Christopher]

Hello! My name is Chris and I am a new member to Goodreads and to the History Book Club. I love to read history. In fact, it was one of my two majors in college! I hope to find some good books through this discussion group. Also, since I am just getting started on Goodreads, I could use some friends. If you can, be sure to friend me so I can see what others are reading. Thanks.

[Jill H.]

Welcome, Chris. This is the place to fuel your interest in history.
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. Book citations should look like this:

by Mark Twain

More information:
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If you have any questions, please feel free to ask any of the moderators.......and browse through the discussion groups. We hope you will participate in the lively and interesting discussions.

['Aussie Rick']

Hi Singleton and Chris and welcome to the group. I am glad you have both found your way here and I am sure you will both enjoy yourselves discovering new books and authors and chatting about old favourites.

[Alisa]

Christopher, welcome, we are glad to have you. Lots to explore here so please dig in!

[Singleton]

Thanks a lot for your warm welcome.

[Christopher]

Alisa wrote: "Christopher, welcome, we are glad to have you. Lots to explore here so please dig in!"

Thank you Alissa.

[Bryan]

Welcome Chris to our group and to Goodreads.

[Katy]

Are we reading "Life on the Mississippi?" I can't seem to locate the correct thread.

[Bryan]

We are Kathy; we will get things started as soon as we can, just had a little delay.

[Joel]

Hello!

My name is Joel and I'm fairly new to goodreads and I wanted to join a group that is interested in history. I live in Winnipeg, Canada and I attend the University of Winnipeg and I'm in my second year. My major is, surprise surprise, history.Also, since I am just getting started on Goodreads, I could use some friends. My main interests include: Islamic history, Ottoman history, the crusades, 16th and 17th Mediterranean, the barbary pirates and Muslim Spain but I'm always interested to expand my horizons to other parts of history (except prehistory lol)

Peace be with you,

Joel

['Aussie Rick']

Hi Joel and welcome to the group. With your varied interests in History 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 Richard Kemp
Which is what I'm currently reading

More information:

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

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[Joel]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "Hi Joel and welcome to the group. With your varied interests in History I am sure you will find a lot here to keep you interested.

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book..."

So like this?
Blood and Faith: The Purging of Muslim
Spain
by: Matthew Carr

how do you get the picture in?

[Jill H.]

Joel........look on the right, above the comment box...you will see "add book/author". Click on that and type in the name of the book. At the bottom of that box you indicate "cover" and then click "add". Same with author. I hope that makes sense......if it doesn't, please tell us. Once you get the hang of it, it becomes a habit.

[Christopher]

Joel wrote: "Hello!

My name is Joel and I'm fairly new to goodreads and I wanted to join a group that is interested in history. I live in Winnipeg, Canada and I attend the University of Winnipeg and I'm in my ..."

Hello Joel. My name is Chris and, just like you, I am fairly new to Goodreads and one of my majors in college was history (surprise, surprise indeed). I sent you a friend request and I hope you will accept it from one history buff to another.

[Bryan]

Welcome, Joel, glad you found us.

[mingjun]

Hello! I am Mingjun from China. I have been studying engineering for four years, but history is always my love. I am interested in history of Europe, especially middle ages and classical period. I have been reading a lot about Chinese history in college; so if someone is interested in that, I might be able to help. It is really nice to have friends with common interests. Can't wait to know you all!

[Jill H.]

Welcome to the group, Mingjun. We hope you will find everything you need to fuel your love of history here.
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. Book citations should look like this:

by William L. Shirer

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 explore the threads and take part in the lively and interesting discussion. Enjoy.

[Alisa]

Hello Mingjin and Joel, glad you found us and hope you enjoy the discussions.

['Aussie Rick']

Hi Mingjun and welcome to the group, I hope you have a fun time here chatting with everyone and discovering some good books and authors.

[Christopher]

mingjun wrote: "Hello! I am Mingjun from China. I have been studying engineering for four years, but history is always my love. I am interested in history of Europe, especially middle ages and classical period. I ..."

Welcome mingjun! I hope you enjoy the discussions in this group. History is one of my favorite subjects and I am always looking to broaden my horizons, especially in Asian history. So, I am sending a friend request to you and I hope that you will accept it.

[Bryan]

Hello Mingjun. I'm glad you found us and have a interest in Asian history. This will be helpful to all us members.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Welcome everyone to the History Book Club. And a special thank you to all of the assisting moderators who have worked hard to welcome all of you and provide those special links you need to get off to a great start.

Bentley

[André, Honorary Contributor - EMERITUS - Music]

Hi Chris, Joel and Mingjun, welcome to the group.
Besides many inspiring discussions on history we also have a few great threads on music - all kinds from all places.
Come and take a look/listen if you like.
Best wishes,
André

['Aussie Rick']

I've moved this post for Marla:


Hey everyone,
Sorry I haven't been posting or commenting. Work at the high school and then taking my own classes at college has really been eating up my time here. I am still trying to read the books of the month, between my work, schoolwork and life in general. I can't wait to graduate and have my teaching license. I am doing a triple licensure (what am I thinking???). Most people do dual licensure in secondary education and special Ed or elementary Ed and special Ed-I am doing all three with endorsements in psychology and English. At least when I teach English, i can feed my passion for books while sharing my passion with my students. Anyway, I hope to be commenting more here!
Love you all!
Marla

[Paul]

Hello all!

I'm Paul (or Pez, Pezter, Pezski etc) and live in Sheffield on the edge of England's oldest national park, the Peak District, where I try to spend as much time as possible walking, cycling and taking photos.

I have been an avid reader for as long as I can remember. While I've generally preferred reading fiction as I've got older my proportion of non-fiction has increased - initially with science writing, some philosophy and now history. Hence me looking for and joining you guys. This looks like an excellent group and I hope I'm able to contribute.

I'm currently reading Rubicon: The Last Years of the Roman Republic and have just picked up The Thirty Years War: Europe's Tragedy from the library, although I definitely going to have to join in with the December read on Byzantium, as this is an area I've wanted to find out more about for some time. I hope I don't overdose and suddenly find the need to read nothing but trash, but it's a risk I'm willing to take.

[Scott]

The Thirty Years War fascinates me. Maybe we can start a Buddy Read on "The Thirty Years War: A European Tradegy". And I do want to be part of the discussion on Byzantium.