Novels & Stories, 1959-1962 (Goodbye, Columbus and Five Short Stories / Letting Go) vs The Histories (King Henry IV. Part 1 / King Henry IV. Part 2 / King Henry V / King Henry VI. Part 1 / King Henry VI. Part 2 / King Henry VI. Part 3 / King Henry VIII / King John / King Richard II / King Richard III) — Which Should You Read First?

Both Novels & Stories, 1959-1962 (Goodbye, Columbus and Five Short Stories / Letting Go) and The Histories (King Henry IV. Part 1 / King Henry IV. Part 2 / King Henry V / King Henry VI. Part 1 / King Henry VI. Part 2 / King Henry VI. Part 3 / King Henry VIII / King John / King Richard II / King Richard III) are beloved by readers. Here is what RateYourReads readers say about both, plus similar books you might enjoy.

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