All Member Comments

“ Intelligent, interesting discussion with a lively group. I'd recommend it to other people. ”

— Elaine on May 14, 2009.

“ great opportunity to meet people with similar interests but different views that make you think ”

— A former member on Feb 21, 2009.

“ great host great discussion ”

— Steven on Jan 15, 2009.

“ thought-provoking conversation ”

— susan on Dec 6, 2008.

“ We do exactly what what a history book club should do. Read history books. ”

— A former member on Oct 23, 2008.

“ This is a great group of smart people interested in good, respectful discussions about history. ”

— Jennifer D on Sep 3, 2008.

“ not sure there's room for many others - its a small living room - but the books and the conversation are always top-notch. ”

— susan on Jul 24, 2008.

“ Reading alone is boring ”

— Cecille on Jun 12, 2008.

“ People who are just very passionate about history and who also encourage others. Excellent! ”

— Katherine on Apr 17, 2008.

“ really bright people; really good opportunity to learning something, thanks to a great mix of people and ideas ”

— progressivesue on Mar 6, 2008.

“ It was great. ”

— Mohamed Badr on Jan 24, 2008.

“ I think when using a voting system, when there is a close vote it would be good to have a runoff vote. I think people often have second thoughts in such situations based on a desire for balance between personal preferences and group preferences. Marc. ”

— Marc on Sep 6, 2007.

“ Good books, discussion, and people. Fab! ”

— john on Sep 5, 2007.

“ ok... some suggestions for furthar India reading: Shantarama: Gregory Roberts... the best book on India and one of the best advenure stores ever told. Freedom at Midnight Lapierre & Collins... White-water rafting version of Indias Freedom Struggle. Incredible descriptions of the key players. this is a grand fun read with lots of historical information (some of it questionable) Area of Darkness VS Naipaul. A black view of India. but with all his usual intelligence. India: A wounded civilization: VS Naipaul. more blackness and less interesting than above but more coherent. Discovery of India: Nehru. simplistic historical view point (it was written for his daughter Indira Gandhi from prison). but a good starting point on indian history. books to avoid: anything and everything by Salmon Rushdie ”

— A former member on Mar 28, 2007.