I have read Clan, Rose, and worked my way through most of Michener. I remember at one place of work 12 of us passed around the Mists of Avalon. The other book I loved was The Lost Apotecary by Sarah Penner.
We have such similar reading tastes! I've read all of those except Name of the Rose, but it's been on my list for awhile. Did you read the 2nd and 3rd books after Pillars of the Earth? And have you read his Century trilogy - starts with Fall of the Giants? I also agree with another reader about the Aubrey-Maturin series, esp listening to them read by Patrick Tull!
I have read all. of these and loved them too. I also love historical novels, especially those based on real people and events. Love Philippa Gregory and Allison Weir too.
LOVED Shogun in book form and the movie with Richard Chamberlain. Mitchner's books, though incredibly long, have taught me a lot of history over the years in interesting and compelling ways. I agree with Jerie, the previous poster about Mary Stewart's Crystal Cave series. Fascinating.
I've read and loved three of the books in your list, so great to hear someone likes the heavy bricks like I do! :) Clan is always great, I can't believe how immersed I was in the Pillars series and Michener can take you to any place or time he wants to. All three amazing! Jack Whyte's The Skystone 7-book series about the Arthurian legend are great reads, written as though it could have really happened that way, very believable. Mary Stewart's The Crystal Cave 3-book series is also extremely well done.
I just started North Woods by Daniel Mason (audio version). The story of a dwelling and its many inhabitants through decades and centuries. So far, I love it.
Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin series about the Napoleonic War! 😄
I have read Clan, Rose, and worked my way through most of Michener. I remember at one place of work 12 of us passed around the Mists of Avalon. The other book I loved was The Lost Apotecary by Sarah Penner.
Loved Shogun and the rest of the books in the series. Also loved Pillars of the Earth.
The Winds of War and War and Remembrance by Herman Wouk were great too. I will try Clan of the Cave Bear. Thanks for tweaking my memory.
We have such similar reading tastes! I've read all of those except Name of the Rose, but it's been on my list for awhile. Did you read the 2nd and 3rd books after Pillars of the Earth? And have you read his Century trilogy - starts with Fall of the Giants? I also agree with another reader about the Aubrey-Maturin series, esp listening to them read by Patrick Tull!
I have read all. of these and loved them too. I also love historical novels, especially those based on real people and events. Love Philippa Gregory and Allison Weir too.
LOVED Shogun in book form and the movie with Richard Chamberlain. Mitchner's books, though incredibly long, have taught me a lot of history over the years in interesting and compelling ways. I agree with Jerie, the previous poster about Mary Stewart's Crystal Cave series. Fascinating.
I've read and loved three of the books in your list, so great to hear someone likes the heavy bricks like I do! :) Clan is always great, I can't believe how immersed I was in the Pillars series and Michener can take you to any place or time he wants to. All three amazing! Jack Whyte's The Skystone 7-book series about the Arthurian legend are great reads, written as though it could have really happened that way, very believable. Mary Stewart's The Crystal Cave 3-book series is also extremely well done.
I also read Clan of the Cave Bear many years ago. Such a great book, time to read it again! I love your book recommendations, thanks!!
Ty for the list of books… love mysteries
I just started North Woods by Daniel Mason (audio version). The story of a dwelling and its many inhabitants through decades and centuries. So far, I love it.
Anything by Marina Fiorato for Historical fiction. I love the middle ages.