Why don't you try a tale that will woo you, challenge you, break your heart, and draw you in like the most seductive of scents. Ahab's Wife by Sena Jeter Naslund is just such a book. I can say with firm resolve that this is one of the best books I've ever read. Truly. The protagonist is based on the barely mentioned character of Captain Ahab's wife in Herman Melville's Moby Dick. Naslund weaves for us a tale so gripping, so human, so real that you will find yourself totally engrossed. Naslund's use of language is extraordinary, and her story-telling is masterful. I cannot say enough about this book. A must read!
Want something simpler, a little lighter for summer reading? How about Driving Mr. Albert: A Trip Across America with Einstein's Brain by Michael Paterniti. This true and odd story is just what it says, with a little introspection, a little history, and a little comedy thrown in. Yes, Einstein's brain was driven across America in the trunk of a sedan. Check out this odd but true tale.
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