Initial Reading List for 2014
In no particular order, having perused the book reviews of NYT, FT, and the Economist, I’ve set a goal of completing one new book per month in 2014. You’ll note a mix of fiction, non-fiction, professional, and spiritual.

This is in addition to professional materials, periodicals, etc. Given I’m restricted from electronics in many venues, I’m going to schlep the dead tree editions around. I’ll try to link my GoodReads here, too.
George Packer, The Unwinding
Malcom Gladwell, David and Goliath
Mark Leibovich, This Town
Adam Grant, Give and Take
Meg Wolitzer, The Interestings
Colm Toibin, The Testament of Mary
Robert Harris, An Officer and a Spy
Rick Atkinson, Triology on WWII
Donna Tartt, The Goldfinch
Marcus Luttrell, Long Survivor and Service
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