Jean's Picks
Recommended Reading to help you through     
          the wait for Jean's next book!

East of the Sun and West of the Moon was her favorite fairy tale, followed much later by J.R.R. Tolkein's Ring Trilogy.

Robert Heinlein's Universe was the story that turned her on to science fiction, followed by Ursula K. LeGuin's Left Hand of Darkness.

The Adventurer, The Wanderer and The Egyptian by Mika Waltari and the early books by James Michener like The Source and Hawaii are where she developed her love for historical fiction.
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The Tree People by Naomi M. Stokes
"Totally fascinating...Relentlessly compelling."

(Amazon US) (Amazon UK)

She Who Remembers by Linda Lay Shuler
"Linda Shuler has written the novel of America's prehistory.  With the story of Kwani, she has brought to life the story of the Mesa Verde and Chaco Canyon, and the ancient people who built those mysterious hidden canyon cities.  And she has artfully woven the amazing Pueblo ruins with other fascinating and puzzling sites and artifacts....I admire Ms. Shuler's accurate research, but I loved her compelling story of love and adventure even more.  She Who Remembers would not let me go!"  (Amazon US)

Voice of the Eagle by Linda Lay Shuler
"SHE'S DONE IT AGAIN! Linda Lay Shuler's second novel, Voice of the Eagle, proves that she is the best of those writing about America's prehistory.  Her skillful weaving of research material and story makes the fabric of the lives of the Anasazi woman Kwani - the one called She Who Remembers - and her people become reality.   Shuler has clothed the sherds of pottery and the bare stones of ancient dwellings with a rich imagination to give them the texture of life.  This is a beguiling, moving story of a time long forgotten."   (Amazon US) (Amazon DE )

Let the Drum Speak by Linda Lay Shuler
"The best of those writing about America's prehistory."

(Amazon US) ( Amazo UK) (Amazon DE )

The Moon and the Sun by Vonda McIntyre
"This is McIntyre at her best. An enchanting fantasy, expertly woven into 17th century reality. Like a grand opera, The Moon and the Sun regales with charming wit, style, and drama. A thoroughly satisfying read which echoes lyrically in one's memory long after the last page has been turned." (Amazon US) (Amazon UK)

The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley
"I loved the book so much, I went out and bought it for a friend,and have told many people about it. Why did no one think to tell the story of King Arthur from the perspective of women!" (Amazon US) (Amazon UK)

The Firebrand by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Comments listed on the paperback copy of The Firebrand say, "Masterful..." (obviously leaving out alot of detail) and "One of her best...Marion Zimmer Bradley has brought classical Greece to life." (Amazon US) (Amazon UK)

James Michener was quite a fascinating man.  Check out this article in the Grand Times Magazine.  Interesting background info on him.  More on the James A. Michener website, also.