Caravans: A Novel of Afghanistan | 
pickThis book was really interesting. Unlike many of Michener's books which span centuries, this one took place entirely in 1946. I learned a lot about the geography and culture of Afghanistan at this time.
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pickThis book was really interesting. Unlike many of Michener's books which span centuries, this one took place entirely in 1946. I learned a lot about the geography and culture of Afghanistan at this time.
More Michener! This is an interesting story set in #Afghanistan after WWII. Nonetheless he also managed to weave in several elements of the country‘s history. #Augustisatrip
This enchanting song from the incomparable Ella Fitzgerald has nothing to do with the book except for a similar title, but I include it for your listening pleasure. https://youtu.be/5O_ICpYMUds
pickThe lure of a well told story about far off places, especially when filled with danger, mystery, & romance, is hard to resist. Michener easily transports the reader to Afghanistan just after WWII in telling the story of an American military man charged with discovering what happened to a young American woman who has gone missing. I enjoyed the book, appreciate the research that went into it (like all his books) & now really want to travel!✈️🌎✈️
Nope, ideas about the city I live in haven‘t changed that much over time...
Al Capone casts a long shadow.
And the race is on to finish this book before we leave for vacation. Should go quickly. Michener has a way of pulling you into the story he‘s telling.
You never know what road you‘ll find yourself on and what sort of adventure you might encounter...
I remember driving on a narrow, semi-paved road in Israel once and passing a sign that said, more or less, “Do not stray from road. Landmines.”
Needless to say, we did not stray from the road.
This passage makes me want to hop on a plane and go somewhere...🛫🌏🛬
My eye was a little restless as it roamed over my TBR pile. I‘m getting a sense that The House of Impossible Beauties is going to be a tough act to follow. Fingers crossed this book does the trick.
While talking about Long Way Down with another member of my book club we wandered down a long, convoluted path full of twists & turns & maybe even a switchback or two which ultimately saw us find our way to James Michener (whose son-in-law used to live across the street). From there we decided why read 1 book club book—next up Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda—when you can read 2? So we‘re also reading a short Michener, 320 pages, because why not?
pick#12: Perhaps my favorite book of the year! A sweeping tale of far away lands, enchanting characters, and ancient practices facing change... Highly recommend! #17booksin2017 #afganistan #historicalfiction
