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StoryGraph says it‘s this chunkster by James Michener. In fact, four of the top ten in length are Michener books. I went through a phase in high school and college where I gravitated to his epic books, and there are still a few that I need to work through on my TBR list. #sundayfunday

While there are some random features I miss from Goodreads, I appreciate that StoryGraph allows for sorting by page length.

This was my first James Michener book.It will not be my last.All I can say is WOW!It was a very long read-over 1K pages,small font and barely any margins.It‘s one of the best books I‘ve ever read.I learned so much about the history of Hawaii,beginning at its birth during the ice ages.To me,the moral of this story is that it takes all kinds to build a strong community,and it‘s better to work together than to fight. Something we can all learn from

I just finished my Q3 #chunksterchallenge2023 book and I absolutely loved it. I‘ve read so much historical fiction over the years, but knew absolutely nothing about Hawaii. This was my first James Michener, but it definitely won‘t be my last. Love these buddy reads with @Kelly326

Thank you for hosting, @Amiable We are already talking about possible reads for next year! 💙
#bookspinbingo

I‘m starting my Q3 #chunksterchallenge2023 today! Planning on reading ~15 pages daily with my book-buddy @Kelly326

My mom has recommended this author in the past, so I‘m excited about this one (and it sounds perfect for the beach!)

@Amiable

#Chunkstersof2023 Time to start on the second chunkster of the year. Small print, no margins, 1036 pages.

#NovemberNarrative @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs
#NativeAmerican

🏖Hawaii - again!!

🏖Any Elin Hildebrand book!

@TheSpineView #two4tuesday

Going through all my books and realized I have three unread Micheners. He has written so many books, most of them insanely long.

For my #readhawaii challenge I started with this title. I‘m a sucker for any sweeping saga type reads. This one defies description. So very very good. This book totals over 1,000 pages so be prepared for a lengthy read. But it‘s well worth the time and effort. Historic fiction at its best. #readhawaii #mayreading

I went to a secondhand store to innocently browse around for two things I haven‘t been able to find anywhere. Then these books were on a “Free to take” table. So yes, they moved in with me 😊 I adore the taste in books this generous person has! Some of my fave authors 😍

Sharing another FB post... more of the books I‘ve loved and over the years I have tried to read as many books written by these amazing authors! For me they are all ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reads! #historicalfiction #literature

In Hawaii and our apartment is filled with books!
#vacation

#OldCoolBooks #saga

Someday I would like to have an old cool edition of Hawaii by James Michener, definitely a saga and a chunkster, to go with my Hawaii-based books. The original cover is on the top left and some of the older paperback covers are along the bottom. My edition is on the top right and is from the 80s. It was picked up at a used bookstore to be a beach read when I first moved here.

I love these two Micheners and have read them time and again. #chunkster #readingresolutions @Jess7

Currently reading:

- Hawaii (James A. Michener) because we're planning a 2019 trip there
- Secrets of the Tudor Court: The Pleasure Palace (Kate Emerson) because it's been on the shelf for years (so far not so good)
- A Wrinkle in Time (Madeline L'Engle) because the movie is coming out soon!
- Bad Girls Throughout History (Ann Shen) because this world needs more girl power, and I've always loved a bad girl story!

I love a weekend by the lake in one of our great Iowa state parks, reading and loving life.
#livingaloha

My #livingaloha moment is quite simply the serenity that I experience on a daily basis due to a choice I make every morning. I'm so very grateful for each day I live and the irreplaceable moments that make up that day.
Thanks #DebinHawaii for this most gracious #giveaway! 👍💯

#livingaloha for me is travel and nature. I enjoyed an amazing trip to Hawaii in October. I could have hung out at this beach with my little buddy all day! Congrats and thanks for being awesome @DebinHawaii

Awesome historian... Told as a fiction.

We are deciding on Hawaii for our winter vacation this year. What book set in Hawaii would you recommend I read before I go to get in the mood? Do you have a favorite read on the beach/by the pool rec? I have been to Oahu once a few years back, this time we will head for the big island.

This Tumblr feed is fantastic. #booksinthewild #riotgrams

Picking this back up. After a really great intro chapter, I kind of got turned off at the beginning of second section and set it down for a couple of months. I've now gotten back into the story and am really enjoying the writing. This is definitely an "in my wheelhouse" type of book- armchair traveling, history, culture, biography of a people.

Not exactly #earthtonecovers but colours of the Earth. 🌍

Can't believe I still haven't read Michener's books. I bought them second hand ages ago.

#AprilBookShowers
@RealLifeReading

Tiki time with a musical soundtrack "curated" by James Michener ?and mai tais concocted by me. #potentpotable

#dreamingofawarmerclimate

I want to go back 🌴🌴BUT just to visit. I lived on Oahu for five years and while I loved being on the island, five years was enough for me. But damn if I don't miss the weather and being able to drive anywhere and see the ocean! It's absolutely beautiful and honestly my kind of weather. Except for that one time it rained for 41 days straight 😳😂

Day25 #booktober #Ilikebigbooks I like the right big book for the right time, mood, and place. Shortly after moving to Oahu, I decided I should read Michener's Hawaii-all 1,136 pages of it, so I bought a used paperback and carted it along to the beach & everywhere else until I finished it. I followed it with a 'chaser' of Tales of the South Pacific-a mere 384 pages-almost a short story in the Michener world! 🌺🍍🌴

#Ilikebigbooks Best author: James A Michener. Hawaii. Chesapeake. Centennial. Alaska. #booktober. Edited to add: #SetonanIsland for #SeasonsReadings2016 because of the vivid description of how the Islands were born.