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[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Artemis and Chris,

Welcome to the History Book Club - glad to have you as members.

Enjoy,

Bentley

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Darrell, glad to have you; but we have no self promotion no matter how innocuous it might be.

I have taken the liberty to adjust your intro so that you would not have to redo it. Also, Darrell no links to any personal reviews or personal links, etc. Thanks.

From Darrell

Hi, I just joined because I love history, read history, review history books, write historical fiction, lived in Europe for 20 years, where history waits on every street corner (as it does here in DC of course). Look forward to reading, posting, sharing

[Bea]

Hi -

I'm looking forward to participating in the discussion. I was a history minor in college. I retired a couple of years ago from the U.S. State Department where I was a Foreign Service Officer. I served in London, Montevideo, Port Moresby and Helsinki. My last assignment in Washington was on the Canada Desk.

I'm interested in history of all kinds. I also love a good biography.

My goals for 2012 are to read 52 books from the 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die list and at least 20 other non-fiction books.

The latest book I read that I can highly recommend to this group is Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea.

[Jill H.]

Welcome Bea to the history lovers corner.
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. The books you mentioned should look like this:
by Peter Boxall (no photo available)
by Barbara Demick


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. I look forward to your postings. Enjoy!

[Alisa]

Hello Darrell and Bea, we are glad to have you with us and hope you enjoy the discussions. So much to explore here, please jump into the conversation wherever you are inspired. Our diverse membership has a huge range of interests and we all learn from each other.

['Aussie Rick']

Hi Darrell & Bea, welcome both to the group, I am sure you will both have a good time here, enjoy.

[Bea]

Hi -

I'm looking forward to participating in the discussion. I was a history minor in college. I retired a couple of years ago from the U.S. State Department where I was a Foreign Service Officer. I served in London, Montevideo, Port Moresby and Helsinki. My last assignment in Washington was on the Canada Desk.

I'm interested in history of all kinds. I also love a good biography.

My goals for 2012 are to read 52 books from the 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die list and at least 20 non-fiction books.

The latest book I read that I can highly recommend to this group is Barbara Demick

[Bryan]

Welcome Darrell and Bea.

Bea, great job on the citation! Great recommendation.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Bea, welcome and good job practicing the citation. Nothing to Envy is a fabulous read; I had recommended it on the thread on North Korea in the Current Events folder.

by Barbara Demick

[André, Honorary Contributor - EMERITUS - Music]

Hi Darrell and Bea, welcome to the group.
Apart from all the fine discussions on history we also have quite a few nice threads on music - all kinds from all places.
COme take a look/listen if you like.

Best,
André

[Jim]

Hi,

I'm an American expat living in France. I live in the Dordogne River valley which has more history than I can wrap my mind around, so I'm joining this group to start my reading. I plan on looking at prehistory for Cro-magnon era, medieval history (I'm a few minutes away from Beynac and Castelnaud), and general French history. Plenty of books available here in French, but my reading skills are not developed enough to understand history books. So for now, I'll be looking for English language books for these topics.

Jim

[Alisa]

Hi Jim, glad that you found the group and decided to join. We are glad to have you as a member.

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:

Timothy Egan

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 hope you enjoy the discussions you find here.

[Bryan]

Hello Jim, glad you joined us. If you are looking for anything, feel free to ask on our following thread:

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

[André, Honorary Contributor - EMERITUS - Music]

Hi Jim, and welcome to the group.
You will regularly find some French books on a few people's lists - including mine.
But apart from all the fascinating discussions on history we also have a few fine threads on music - all kinds from all places - including a French one.
Come take a look/listen if you like.
Best,
André

[Jim]

Bryan wrote: "Hello Jim, glad you joined us. If you are looking for anything, feel free to ask on our following thread:

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

Thank you Bryan!

Merci Andre! Are you in France?

[André, Honorary Contributor - EMERITUS - Music]

Jim wrote: "Merci Andre! Are you in France?..."

No - in Germany. But I'm confident my new work will soon help me move someplace else...
I have good friends in Belgium and France and I loooove the Franco/Belgian bandes dessinées.

['Aussie Rick']

Hi Jim and welcome to the group.

[Jill H.]

Welcome Jim........lots to find here for the history lover. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask any of the moderators.

[Brandon]

Hi,

I'm a senior in my last semester of high school. I love American history, especially anything that has to do with its war periods, especially the American Civil War. I specifically enjoy stories of operations on the front; not necesarily military politics. I am also learning about government and I am finding that it intrigues me.

[Jill H.]

Welcome to our group, Brandon. I'm sure you will find many interesting discussions and book recommendations here. We will soon be starting a new book discussion on the American Civil War and you may want to join in.

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:
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......

If you have any questions please feel free to ask any of the moderators.....and enjoy!!

[Alisa]

Brandon, with your interests I am certain you will find plenty here to explore and discuss with other members. Glad you found us.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Brandon and Jim, welcome to the History Book Club.

Hope you enjoy your time here.

Bentley

['Aussie Rick']

Hi Brandon, welcome to the group, I hope you enjoy yourself here.

[Jayme]

Hello. I'm Jayme. And I have miserable attendance with local book club meetups (I read the books, mind you). I am hoping I will be more successful with online discussions ツ

[Alisa]

Welcome Jayme, we are glad to have you in the club. The beauty of an online club is that everyone reads and comments at their own pace. Even our (optional) group reads are set out a very reasonable pace. Hope you look around and participate in any discussion you find that interests you.

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:

Timothy Egan

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.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Jayne, since you will be at your home or at your computer elsewhere; hopefully things will work out better for you.

Glad you found us.

Bentley

[Jill H.]

Welcome Jayne.....you will find good discussions and book recommendations here as well as nice people. If you have any questions please feel to ask any of the moderators. Enjoy!

[[deleted user]]

Hello,

I live in Yorkshire, England, and have recently joined this group to learn about new books to read on history. All history fascinates me and I'm willing to read up on just about everything, particularly on anything regarding the British Empire. I studied History at the University of Hull and since graduating close to four years ago now I've come to miss the research and the discussions. So I'm looking to delve back into this.
Any recommendations are always welcome, as are discussions.

Thanks

Louise

[Bryan]

Welcome Brandon and Jayne. Glad you found us.

[Bryan]

Welcome, Louise. 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.

[[deleted user]]

Thank you for the information Bryan. Much appreciated.

[Alisa]

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

[André, Honorary Contributor - EMERITUS - Music]

Hi Brandon, Jayme and Louise, 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 take a look/listen if you like.
Best,
André

[Jill H.]

Hello Louise......you will find many good discussions and book recommendations here to pique your love of history. Please browse the threads and jump right into the discussions. Enjoy!

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Welcome Louise we are delighted to have you join the group.

Bentley

['Aussie Rick']

Hi Jayne and Louise and welcome to the group, I hope you both have an enjoyable time here.

[Jill H.]

Razoor....welcome to our truly international book club. Please browse the threads and join in the discussions and book recommendations.

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:

by Christopher Hibbert

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, please feel free to ask any of the moderators.....and enjoy!

['Aussie Rick']

Hi Razoor, welcome to the group, I hope you enjoy yourself here.

[Kelly]

Hello,

My name is Kelly and I live in Sacramento, California. I was a history major in college and especially enjoyed learning about medieval and English history. As I now work in a completely unrelated field (public relations for the State of California), I don't spend as much time reading history as I would like. I am excited about this group and think that the online format will lend itself well to my busy schedule. Topics that I am interested in: medieval history, Anglo-Saxon England, British royalty, history of California and the old West, Thai & South East Asian history.

Thanks,
Kelly

[Alisa]

Welcome Kelly, we are glad to have you as a member. Please explore the threads and join in the discussions.

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:

Timothy Egan

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 Razoor and Kelly. Jump right in when you find a book or thread that interests you.

[Jill H.]

Glad you joined us, Kelly. You will find much to interest you here. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask any of the moderators.

[Lesley]

Very excited to find this book group. I find that in my local book group I am the person tending who chooses nonfiction books with a focus on history or current events but the group is more focused on fiction, so the reading material covered by this group is of great interest.

I work in higher education and live in PA with my family which in addition to my husband includes two children--one a teen who has inherited my love of reading and a 9 y/o who also loves to read. We also have two labrador retrievers---one a discard from our neighbors and another monster dog--not in temperament but in size (he was a small puppy the pound estimated to mature at 40 lbs---two years later after recovering from being starved and abandoned weights 110 lbs but thinks he is a small chihuahua).

I love travel and reading and although it has been years, spent two years living in China and London.

[Bryan]

Welcome, Lesley. 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. Jump right in!

[André, Honorary Contributor - EMERITUS - Music]

Hi Kelly, Razoor and Leslie, 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/listen if you like.
Best,
André

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Leslie welcome....I also have spent a lot of time in China and London but much more recently.

I love dogs and reading and it seems like you do too. We hope you enjoy your time here with us. Please become familiar with the rules and guidelines that Bryan so kindly put up for you.

Regards,

Bentley

[Jill H.]

Great introduction, Leslie....you have found a group of history lovers. world travelers and animal lovers....you can't beat that combination! Please browse the various threads and join in. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask any of the moderators.

[Alisa]

Lesley, welcome to the group and glad you joined us. I hope you enjoy exploring the threads and participating in the many discussions which can be found here.

['Aussie Rick']

Hi Kelly & Lesley and a big welcome to you both to the group.

[Ashley]

I was very excited to find this group. I'm very interested in certain historical areas such as World War II, and European history throughout the centuries as it was what I went to college for. (although besides increasing my interest in history, has not resulted in a career!) I join this group to be able to join the discussions and get some reading recommendations. Both fiction and nonfiction.