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[Benjamin]

Bentley wrote: "Hello Benjamin,

We are delighted to have you with us; but unfortunately this is an introduction thread where we are just trying to get to know you without any personal self promotion. I will incl..."


Ooops, sorry guys. I didn't mean to tread over the line of self-promotion and really do have an abiding interest in History . . . pretty much all I'm reading right now.

Very excited to see the threads on Patrick O'Brien and Colleen McCullough here. I've read and reread them!

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

No problem Benjamin.

Here is the link to the Mechanics of the Board thread which will help you out with how we do citations.

For authors, we cite the author's photo when available and always the author's link.

For books, we add the bookcover, then the author's photo when available and always the author's link.

Patrick O'Brian

Colleen McCullough

Link to the Mechanics of the Board thread:

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

They both are great authors Benjamin for sure.

Book Example:

by Patrick O'Brian

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Joella, welcome - we are glad to have you with us too.

[Jill H.]

Glad you joined us, Joella. You will find lots of interesting all-things-history here.

[John]

Hello fellow history buffs,
I am amazed by the amount of material and discussion available for this group. Bentley - this must take you a lot of time!
I have been reading history for years. My wife and friends think my penchant for history is a little geeky, I have my book collection organised chronologically from Herotodus "Histories" through to Thomas Ricks "Fiasco". Many many hours of pleasure reading about real people, real events and real drama. The focus is military history although not exclusively. I don't really have any friends interested in history as I am, so joining this group seems like a good idea.
I fly helicopters, live in Australia, am happily married, have a one year old son, and enjoy reading (obviously), movies, the outdoors and spending time with my family.
Looking forward to discussing books and history with you.

['Aussie Rick']

Hi John and welcome to the group. I am sure you will find a lot here to keep you interested. Good to see another Australian join the group, hope you to chat with you more about some of your favourite history books.

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 Herodotus

by Thomas E. Ricks
(a very decent account indeed!)

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...

[John]

Dear Aussie Rick,
Thank you for your comment. I have looked at the guidelines and orientation. For posting cover practice I am now reading Travelling Heroes by Robin Lane Fox

Bit heavy going actually.
See you around.

[Bryan]

Hi John, welcome. I respect anyone else who sorts there books in chronological order.

[Alisa]

John, welcome. If you are looking to connect with other people who enjoy reading and discussing history you certainly came to the right place. We look forward to your contributions, please join in the discussions.

[André, Honorary Contributor - EMERITUS - Music]

Hi John, Joella, T.J. and Marissa, 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)
Please come and take a look/listen when you're interested.
Best,
André

[Jill H.]

Welcome, John. This is the place for history buffs!!! Please visit the different discussions and jump right into the discussions. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask any of the moderators. Enjoy!!

['Aussie Rick']

Hi Morg and welcome to the group. I am sure you will find a lot here to keep you interested. Sounds like you live in an interesting area!


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 Miles

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...

[Jill H.]

Welcome to history lover's paradise, Morg. Hope you find everything history to meet your needs. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask the moderators.

[Mona]

Hi!

I'm Mona and I just discovered this website and I love it. I read all types of genres, however History is one of my favorites. :)

I'm excited to join the group!

Mona

[Alisa]

Hi Morg, welcome! Lots to explore here so please participate wherever you find something that interests you.

['Aussie Rick']

Hi Mona and welcome to the group. I am sure you will find a lot here to keep you interested especially since you love 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.

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

by Richard Miles
(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...

[Alisa]

Hello Mona, welcome to the group. A love of history will keep you busy in this club, hope you enjoy exploring and discussing with others.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Wlecome John, Morg and Mona,

Morg what country to you live in - you mentioned the Arctic Circle; just curious.

John, Morg and Mona - don't hesitate to ask if you need any help in navigating the site.

Regards,

Bentley

[Jill H.]

Welcome to the group, Mona. You will find many good book recommendations and interesting discussions. Please join in.

['Aussie Rick']

Hi Stephanie and welcome to the group. I am sure you will find a lot here to keep you interested especially since you love Tudor and the Elizabethian period of 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.

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

by Richard Miles
(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...

['Aussie Rick']

Hi Stephanie, good effort, if possible can you cite your books like this:


by Nathaniel Philbrick

Use the cover button for the book, if it has one, as well as for the author if he has a photo. It makes it easier to link to the book and author for other readers, but good effort and a pretty good book as well :)

[Trisha]

Hi,
I am a high school history teacher so I am constantly reading books and trying to stay as current on history as I can.

[Kathy]

Stephanie wrote: "Nathaniel Philbrick. Ok I'm d..."

I really enjoyed this book! A great read for Thanksgiving.

[Bryan]

Welcome, Morg, glad you found us.

[André, Honorary Contributor - EMERITUS - Music]

Hi Morg, Mona, Trisha, Stephanie, welcome to the group.
Apart from all the fascinating discussions on history we also have quite a few nice threads on music (all kinds, from all places).
Come take a look and listen if you like.
Best wishes,
André

[Mona]

Kathy F wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Nathaniel Philbrick. ..."

I loved Mayflower.. I learned SO much!

[Jim]

Hello fellow history buffs! My name is Jim, I'm in Financial Services. I have a history degree from a local University here in the Boston area and am fascinated by historical people, places, and events. Not only do I love local history and references, I also like to learn about European and Asian history as well. I am new to this type of forum, but am eager to get new book ideas and hear various perspectives from others!

[Alisa]

Welcome Trisha, Stephanie, and Jim. We are glad to have you all in the group! There is a lot here to discover so I hope you enjoy what you find here.

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...

If you need a hand you can ask any of the moderators. Thanks and glad you joined us.

['Aussie Rick']

Hi Trisha and Jim and welcome to the group. I hope you both find what you are looking for here and have a fun time discovering new books and authors and chatting about old favourites.

['Aussie Rick']

Stephanie wrote: "Nathaniel Philbrick. Ok I'm d..."

Good effort Stephanie :)

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Welcome Stephanie, Trisha and Jim.

[Bryan]

Hello, Jim. Welcome aboard.

[Jackie]

Hi Everyone,

I'm Jackie from North Carolina. My reading interests are many and varied. I enjoy history and biographies and am happy to have found this group. Most of my reading has been confined to American history, but I would really like to explore European history. I'm looking forward to reading and discussing the group selections and hearing different perspectives.

[Bryan]

Welcome, Jackie. 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.

[Alisa]

Hello Jackie, glad you joined the group. There is a lot here to explore and several group reads to chose from regularly so please join in whatever interests you.

[André, Honorary Contributor - EMERITUS - Music]

Hi Jackie and Jim, welcome to the group.
Apart from all the fantastic discussions on historical themes we also have a few nice threads on music (all kinds from all places)
Come take a look/ listen if you want.
Best,
André

['Aussie Rick']

Hi Jackie and welcome to the group, I hope you have a fun time here discovering new books and authors and chatting about old favourites.

[Jill H.]

Hello Jackie....I know you will find good discussions and book recommendations here in our truly international group. I hope you will join in the discussion.

[Jackie]

Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone! I just started and will try to catch up with the group.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Hello Jackie; nice try with adding the bookcover; but remember Bryan's helpful hints; we require the bookcover, the author's photo and the author's link.

by Mark Twain

We are delighted to have you join the book discussion and we hope you enjoy the camaraderie and the posts. Alisa is doing a terrific job with the discussion.

[Jackie]

Bentley wrote: "Hello Jackie; nice try with adding the bookcover; but remember Bryan's helpful hints; we require the bookcover, the author's photo and the author's link.

..."

Oops, sorry. Let me try this again. I'm reading by Mark Twain.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Good job Jackie

[Mousie]

Hello all - joined a while back but just been reading around. Really like the group and looking forward to joining in on some upcoming discussions!

[Alisa]

Hello Aposprout, we are glad to have you and hope you participate in any of the discussions that interest you.

If you have been a member awhile you may have already read the guidelines or noticed how things operate on this discussion board. 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. 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 to have you with us.

[Jill H.]

Welcome to the group, Aposprout. Hope you enjoy the discussion and book recommendations. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask any of the moderators.

[Philip]

Hello, I'm Phil, from Ottawa, Canada, and have just joined the group.
Reading is one of my great passions, and, among other genres, I love
reading history, especially British and Canada history and WWII history.
I'm looking forward to reading and discussing books together. Cheers!

[Alisa]

Hello Phil, glad you decided to join the group! There are many topics to explore including those subject of your interests so please dig in and comment.

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 a book you cite should look:

Timothy Egan

More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2878...

Take a moment to read our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5409...

and the orientation to get you started:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1851...

Thanks and glad to have you with us.

['Aussie Rick']

Hi Phil and welcome to the group, I am sure you will find lots here to enjoy and I hope to chat with you soon about some good WW2 books.

Also welcome back Aposprout, glad to see you return.

[[deleted user]]

Hi,

My name is Wesley. I'm an Army Intelligence Officer and am currently assigned to the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell. I've been in the Army almost 5 years. I'm working on a Master's in Military History. I love the link that I often find between history and intelligence analysis. I'm always looking at historical analysis and love how I get to use my love of history on a day to day basis.

I really joined the site to share thoughts with other people who love to read history and keep me motivated to stay up on those late nights to get in some extra reading.

I'm looking forward to joining in on discussions and learning from everybody. Thanks

- Wesley

I'm currently reading:
Thomas L. Friedman

and I am about to start:
Gerhard L. Weinberg

['Aussie Rick']

Hi Wesley, great to hear from you and welcome to the group. I think you should have a great time here discussing good books and authors and I see you have already read the guidelines and requirements. Well done on posting the information on the books you are currently reading, two good books as well.