My parents had those books as well (Shogun, Hawaii, Exodus), and they've always been a part of childhood memories. They were on a bookshelf, but I don't recall actually seeing my parents read them. I think the only "parental" books I've wound up reading were The Godfather and Fools Die, both by Mario Puzo, which turned out to be excellent.
This thread has inspired me to try out a Michener novel. Someday.
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