What is your favorite part of history to read/learn about?

What do you think of the books by Erik Larson, I really enjoyed Isaac's Storm and Devil in the White City?

David McCullough?

Joseph Ellis?

Simon Winchester - Loved Krakatoa

I was not a huge fan of 1776 and wish I had read Washington's Crossing instead but I would be willing to give McCullough another try on John Adams if I get the chance. I have seen reviewers say that 1776 seemed like he mailed it in compared to other works. Its the only one I read but I didn't find that hard to believe.