The Tree People by Naomi M. Stokes "Totally fascinating...Relentlessly compelling."
	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!"
	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."
	Let the Drum Speak by Linda Lay Shuler "The best of those writing about America's prehistory."
	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."
	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!"
	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."
	Fires of Survival by Doreen Wiley Gandy (1994) Introduction by Jean Auel. I've received quite a few emails asking if Jean had written this book under a pseudonym. She didn't! Doreen has been writing for a while now, and shares the same literary agent as Jean.

 

	Mammoths by Adrian Lister and Paul Bahn Jean wrote the two-page foreward for this excellent, sometimes difficult to find non-fiction book. "...How I wish this readable book had been available when I was trying to find information about woolly mammoths for my books of Ice Age fiction, instead of having to search through dozens of highly techincal books and papers. ... In weaving together all the various strands of this fascinating story, Lister and Bahn have performed a great service for all of us.  We have learned about more than the life of the mysterious mammoth, we have learned something about ourselves as well."
	The Law (in Plain English) for Writers by Leonard D. DuBoff (1992) No writer, beginning or experienced, will want to be without this book.... Almost any question you may have about the law and writing is discussed in clear and simple language in Leonard DuBoff's The Law (in Plain English) for Writers.
	Grab the Brass Ring: The American Carousel by Anne Dion Hinds (1990) Foreward by Jean Auel. Follows the history of the merry-go-round.
	This Far-Off Sunset Land: A Pictorial History of Washington County, Oregon by Carolyn M. Buan (1999) Foreward by Jean Auel.

These were items I turned up back in the late 1990's, so there may be others. If you find something, please contact me with the details and a link (if one is available)! - Diane

Jean sent in a letter entitled Early Americans in response to an article entitled Genes may link ancient Eurasians, Native Americans (24 Apr 98, p. 520) by Virginia Morell.
Science Magazine v. 280 (12June1998) (ISSN 0036-8075) p. 1671

Title: Books : The Real Fahrenheit 451.
Author: Long, Marion.
Source: Omni Magazine Feb 1987, v9n5, p. 22
Notes: Four popular authors discuss their views about censorship in America. Comments are presented from Arthur C. Clarke, Harlan Ellison, Ray Bradbury and Jean Auel.

These are some of Jean's Favorite Books Over the Years, as she related them in a no longer available article called Who Reads What? 1997

(I apologize in adance for any no longer working links in this section! I put it together around 1998 or so.)

• East of the Sun and West of the Moon was her favorite fairy tale, followed much later in life 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. (Thank goodness for us!)

The above links take you to Amazon's listings for the books. The arrows take you to more information below.

Robert Heinlein: According to the Ultimate Science Fiction Web Guide, Robert Heinlein's story Universe, published in the May 1941 issue of Astounding is "the greatest story ever about a multi-generation interstellar space voyage".   In 1964 the famous collection Orphans of the Sky  (unfortunately, now out of print) was released, featuring Universe and Common Sense (both from 1941).

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.