James A. Michener Books in Order
James A. Michener is renowned for crafting epic, multi-generational historical fiction sagas, often centered around a specific geographical location. His debut novel, Tales of the South Pacific, inspired the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific and earned him the 1948 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. A prolific writer, Michener continued to captivate audiences with works such as Centennial, The Source, and Hawaii, solidifying his reputation as a master storyteller. In his later years, Michener established the Journey Prize, which recognizes exceptional short story writers, and founded the Michener Center for Writers at the University of Texas at Austin. He also played a significant role in shaping the James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and left an enduring legacy through his contributions to the literary world. Born on February 3, 1907, Michener's life was marked by a deep passion for storytelling and a commitment to nurturing the next generation of writers.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by James A. Michener
- #1AmazonThe Yankees: An Illustrated History (By: George Sullivan)(1982)
- #2AmazonPhiladelphia's Old Ballparks (By: Rich Westcott)(1996)
- #3AmazonThe Whiz Kids And the 1950 Pennant (With: Pat Williams,RobinRoberts,C. Paul Rogers III)(1996)
- #4AmazonJim Bunning (By: Frank Dolson)(1998)
- #5AmazonThis Was Your War(1960)
- #6AmazonFirstfruits: A Harvest of 25 Years of Israeli Writing(1973)
- #7AmazonGreat World War II Stories(1989)
- #8AmazonOn Glorious Wings(2003)
- #1AmazonThe Bridge at Andau(1957)
- #2AmazonJapanese Prints from Early Masters to the Modern(1959)
- #3AmazonThe Modern Japanese Print: An Appreciation(1959)
- #4AmazonIberia: Spanish Travels and Reflections(1968)
- #5AmazonPresidential Lottery: The Reckless Gamble in Our Electoral System(1969)
- #6AmazonKent State: What Happened and Why(1971)
- #7AmazonA Michener Miscellany, 1950-1970(1973)
- #8AmazonSports in America(1976)
- #9AmazonJames A. Michener's USA: The People and The Land (With: Peter Chaitin)(1988)
- #10AmazonSix Days in Havana (With: John Kings)(1989)
- #11AmazonPilgrimage: A Memoir of Poland and Rome(1990)
- #12AmazonThe World is My Home(1991)
- #13AmazonMy Lost Mexico: The Making of a Novel(1992)
- #14AmazonJames A. Michener's Writer's Handbook: Explorations in Writing and Publishing(1992)
- #15AmazonLiterary Reflections(1993)
- #16AmazonVentures In Editing(1995)
- #17AmazonThis Noble Land: My Vision for America(1996)
- #18AmazonIslam: The Misunderstood Religion(2017)
- #1AmazonThe Fires of Spring(1949)
- #2AmazonThe Voice of Asia(1951)
- #3AmazonThe Bridges at Toko-ri(1953)
- #4AmazonSayonara(1953)
- #5AmazonHawaii(1959)
- #6AmazonReport of the County Chairman(1961)
- #7AmazonCaravans(1963)
- #8AmazonThe Source(1965)
- #9AmazonThe Drifters(1971)
- #10AmazonCentennial(1974)
- #11AmazonChesapeake(1978)
- #12AmazonQuality of Life(1980)
- #13AmazonThe Covenant(1980)
- #14AmazonSpace(1982)
- #15AmazonPoland(1983)
- #16AmazonTexas(1985)
- #17AmazonLegacy(1987)
- #18AmazonAlaska(1988)
- #19AmazonJourney(1988)
- #20AmazonCaribbean(1989)
- #21AmazonThe Eagle and the Raven(1990)
- #22AmazonThe Novel(1991)
- #23AmazonMexico(1992)
- #24AmazonRecessional(1994)
- #25AmazonMiracle in Seville(1995)
- #26AmazonMatecumbe(2007)
- #27AmazonTales of the South Pacific(1947)
- #28AmazonReturn to Paradise(1947)
- #29AmazonRascals In Paradise(1957)
- #30AmazonThe Watermen: Selections from Chesapeake(1979)
- #31AmazonCreatures of the Kingdom(1993)
About James A. Michener
James A. Michener is renowned for crafting epic, multi-generational historical fiction sagas, often centered around a specific geographical location. His debut novel, Tales of the South Pacific, inspired the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific and earned him the 1948 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. A prolific writer, Michener continued to captivate audiences with works such as Centennial, The Source, and Hawaii, solidifying his reputation as a master storyteller. In his later years, Michener established the Journey Prize, which recognizes exceptional short story writers, and founded the Michener Center for Writers at the University of Texas at Austin. He also played a significant role in shaping the James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and left an enduring legacy through his contributions to the literary world. Born on February 3, 1907, Michener's life was marked by a deep passion for storytelling and a commitment to nurturing the next generation of writers.
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