I read almost all of Michener’s books, and Wouk’s books, Shirer’s books, and Leon Uris’ books.
Several others, too.
IOW I discovered “historical fiction” and it turned me into an avid reader.
It provided a “twofer” of both dramatic plot, and factual history.
“I read almost all of Micheners books, and Wouks books, Shirers books, and Leon Uris books.”
I particularly liked Uris’s “QB VII” and “Mila 18.”