Books Worth Reading

The Grass Harp: Truman Capote was a spectacular writer, and this book will show you why. Every sentence is a work of art in this perfect example of the eccentric author's work. A classic.

Martin Dressler: The Tale of an American Dreamer, by Steven Millhauser

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Cloudstreet by Tim Winton

God is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything by Christopher Hitchens

Astonishing tale that's as mysterious as it is intriguing -- what the heck happened to the British explorer Percy Fawcett and his quest for the Lost City of Z? It was "the greatest exploration mystery of the twentieth century," attempting to conquer the Amazon, the longest river in the world. Loved this exciting book.

The guy was a macho man, and this book shows you why. It'll also give you insights into the Civil War as it began to brew decades earlier. Long book, but a riveting read.

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For crying out loud, read the book first, people, then see the Swedish version of the film, subtitles and all. Only then have you earned the right to wallow in the Americanized remake.

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Loved this book, taking us to a world where right and wrong are all a relative thing. Hannah Tinti has the chops to make this one of those books you can't put down.

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Egan takes home the Pulitzer for this groundbreaking novel, deserving the big prize for her inventive characters, powerpoint storytelling and just plain fun writing.

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Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President -- medical care ain't what it used to be, and thank goodness!

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Things aren't as violent today as they were in the past, and Steven Pinker can prove it. This book changed the way I thought about a lot of things -- for one, what a sheltered existence we have in the 21st century.

Great, voyeuristic book about a troubled genius

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E. L. Doctorow nails a Civil-War slog through the south with Sherman and a cast of exquisitely real characters