[SamAdams76]

I was thinking of tackling James Michener's books this fall. I've read Alaska and Space and found them very interesting. I am a history buff but sometimes history books can be dry. The idea of putting fictional characters in a historically accurate setting is a great way to teach history in my opinion.

I will definitely check out Chesapeake. Is there any particular order to read the Michener books or can I just grab them in any order?

As for the great America novel, I cast a vote for Jack London's Call of The Wild. It's actually more of a long short story but it's a great read.

[wingnuts'nbolts]

My favorite Michner book is "Texas". If you enjoyed the ones you've already read you will love this book.

[wingnuts'nbolts]

My favorite Michner book is "Texas". If you enjoyed the ones you've already read you will love this book.

[Maven]

I was thinking of tackling James Michener's books this fall. I've read Alaska and Space and found them very interesting.

I've read all of Michener's "mega" novels, and most of his shorter works, and "Alaska" and "Space" are about the worst of what he produced.

"Chesapeake" isn't bad, but it isn't nearly as good as "Centennial" or "Hawaii."

"The Source" is probably my favorite (with "Centennial" and "Hawaii" running second and third), but it's not about America.

Another good Michener not-America book: "Caravans."

Maven

[dagny taggert]

Poland was also good. It took a little work to keep track of the past/present back and forth, but worth the effort.