Hal Steinberg's Favorite Novels
a list by Hal Steinberg, avid reader
My late wife once told me I was the only guy she ever dated who was interested in both ballet and baseball. I guess that reflects my far-reaching interests -- in life as well as in books. Hence, I mostly read non-fiction: biographies, history, politics... books from which I can expand my knowledge. Every now and then I pick up a novel, mainly to relax my mind and have fun. If it's a historical novel, I still learn something. These are my favorites.
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by Tom Clancy
Amazon readers say:
"A page-turner from the start, one of Tom Clancy's best." "Tom Clancy's debut is taut and engaging," "The benchmark for Cold War thrillers." "Cold war drama brought to a new height."
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480 page paperback
|$7.99
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by Kenneth Roberts
Amazon readers say:
"Best historical novel about the American Revolution." "A classic example of the courage we have lost as a nation." "You don't have to be a history buff to enjoy this book." "Wonderfully written epic tale of the Revolutionary War."
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592 page paperback
|$12.89
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by James Clavell
Amazon readers say:
"Rare insight (via fiction) into another world." "A page turner of the first order." "Underrated masterpiece of historical fiction." "The masterpiece that popularized Medieval Japan to the west!"
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1,210 page paperback
|$7.99
|299 reviews
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by James A. Michener
Amazon readers say:
"Finally understanding what it means to be Jewish." "Almost a religious experience..." "Classic blockbuster that condenses history with great drama." "This will change your perception of religion."
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928 page paperback
|$10.85
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by E. M. Nathanson
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