Among recent reads:
Ten Points by Bill Strickland http://www.amazon.com/Ten-Points-Bil.../dp/1401302580
A meaningful read for me that resonants with my life.

Anathem by Neal Stephenson http://www.amazon.com/Anathem-Neal-S.../dp/0061474096
Sci-Fi for those of the Dune ilk, who like alternate worlds constructed to tell a story

Buddha by Deepak Chopra http://www.amazon.com/Buddha-Story-E...8999420&sr=1-3
A fictional frame of reference to understand the origins of the faith.

White House Diary by Jimmy Carter http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...te+house+Diary
Was never a big fan of his Presidency, but wanted to try and have some appreciation of the man himself.

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