My quick reviews of books that i've read recently:
Book: Author(s):
Rating:
 Summary:
         
  The Mysteries of Pittsburgh Michael Chabon
One of the best written novels I've ever read, although the plot wasn't my favorite - along the lines of Catcher in the Rye.
  Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Rowling
Probably the best in the series, well done.
  The Road Cormac McCarthy
A graphic look at the life of a father protecting and raising his son after the world has been practically destroyed from nuclear fallout and all that remains are desperate nomads searching for food.
  Flushed Hodding Carter
A mildly entertaining walk through the history of plumbing and how essential it was to the progress of civilization.
  The Kite Runner Khaled Hosseini
An amazing novel about life in Afghanistan with vivid description of their people's struggles and the transition to life in America.
  The Templar Legacy Steve Berry
If you like the Da Vinci Code you'll enjoy this book.
  Next Michael Crichton
Not his best book, but definitely suspenseful and insightful into the coming issues of genetics.
  The End of Poverty Jeffrey D. Sachs
The author is a bit self-aggrandizing, but the book is interesting in its analysis of third world countries.
  Seven Deadly Wonders Matthew Reilly
Similar to an Indiana Jones movie, pretty entertaining and full of ancient traps and secrets.
  Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything Steven D. Levitt & Stephen J. Dubner
Intriguing book if you love data and interpreting causal relationships.
  Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince J.K. Rowling
Another fun read from J.K. Rowling.
  Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Novels and Stories Arthur Conan Doyle
Good mystery stories.
  First, Break All the Rules Marcus Buckinghame & Curt Coffman
Eh.
  Guns, Germs, and Steel Jared Diamond
An amazing look at the development of man-kind by region and why certain regions developed differently.
  Wild Stories Numerous
Non-fiction short stories about fatal climbs on Everest, the sinking of the Kursk, Black Hawk Down in Somolia, and other true stories throughout the world.
  How to Win Friends and Influence People Dale Carnegie

While the title is very unappealing, it's a great book. Originally written in 1936.
  Angels & Demons  Dan Brown
Another great adventure with Robert Langdon. I enjoyed this book even more so than 'The DaVinci Code".
  Built to Last James Collins & Jerry Porras
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 Currently Reading
  Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin  
Not quite what you would expect personality-wise of the famous Benjamin Franklin.
  The Communication Catalyst  
 Fairly useful learnings on how to better communicate.
  The Rule of Four Ian Caldwell & Dustin Thomason
Da Vinci Code like, but the authors have an amazing knack of putting commonalities into words. Great book.
  The Art of War - Denma Translation Sun Tzu
The interpretation is very interesting, however the actual translation is a lot like Nostradamus...you can interprut anything you want from its lines.
  What Every American Should Know About the Rest of the World M.I. Rossi
Good reading about the hot spots of the world, the major players, and how it's playing out. Although, it's a bit biased and has some strong undertones.
  The Da Vinci Code Dan Brown
The Harry Potter of the adult world, everyone seems to have read it...and it's worth it.
  The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari Robin S. Sharma
Kind of like a Tony Robins motivational speech, but with a plot; a little cheesy.
How to be Good Nick Hornby
A dark, but very realistic look into life. An American Beauty type novel.
Barbarians at the Gate Bryan Burrough & John Helyar
A play-by-play review of the Leveraged Buy Out craze of the late 80's on Wall Street; long but well developed.
The Corrections Jonathan Franzen
A novel about life and its unpredictability.
What They Don't Teach You at Harvard Business School Mark H. McCormack
 An interesting read about business.
The Life of Pi Yann Martel
A great story with a twist of an ending.
Buffett Roger Lowenstein
 Great insight into the mind of the investment genius.
 Harry Potter & the Order of the Pheonix  J.K. Rowling
 Another great 'Potter book from Rowling.