I usually don't do this, but I'm reading two books at the same time. First, there's this fascinating memoir by Gore Vidal. It's an excellent view at American history from 1960 until today. And it also contains some excellent essays about life and loss. Vidal can be moving and cynical at the same time and it makes for a great read.
"Thunderstruck" is a terrific book. It contains two stories. The development of wireless communication by Marconi and the story of a murder who became a sensation thanks to the development of that invention. It's a great History book and a great murder mystery too. The author also wrote "The Devil and the White City" and "Isaac's Storm" two other amazing non fiction books.
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