Exceptional novel set in the history of the 20th century and the major social issue of the US Southern States. Recommended
The Puritan Gift
Kenneth Hopper and William Hopper
Excellent history of US businesses and how the B schools have messed up. See a description here.
The Paradox of Choice
Barry Schwartz
Are you a maximizer or a sufficer?
Mini
Simon Garfield
Covers both the original and the new Mini. Not particularly informative.
Smile or Die
Barbara Ehrenreich
This little number puts paid to the idea that "attitude" will overcome difficulties... The sub-title is "How Positive Thinking Fools America and the World".
Don't Think of an Elephant
George Lakoff
Language in politics...
Candide
Voltaire
Amusing
My Mistress's Sparrow is Dead
Edited by Jeffrey Eugendes
A collection of short stories, some very good, a number not at all.
The Virgin Suicides
Jeffrey Eugendes
Delightful read, distrubing, but good narrative and descriptions. Recommended
