NurtureShock by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman

Fascinating; a must-read. Highly recommended.

The Watsons Go to Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis

I read this out loud to the boys; it didn't do anything for me.

Velvet Elvis by Rob Bell

I really enjoyed this; very thought-provoking.

A Friend of the Family by Lauren Grodstein

Decent.

A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness

for/about teenagers : Twilight :: for/about academics : A Discovery of Witches

(And, honestly, this was nothing special.)

The Little Book of Economics by Greg Ip

Mildly interesting.

Free-Range Kids by Lenore Skenazy

Funny and interesting.

There Is No Me Without You by Melissa Fay Greene

Engaging, sobering, and nuanced.

Flags of Our Fathers by James Bradley

An excellent, excellent book.

Goddess of the Market: Ayn Rand and the American Right by Jennifer Burns

I'm certainly no fan of Rand's, but this was a very interesting book.

Mudbound by Hillary Jordan

Outstanding. Highly recommended.

A Fierce Radiance by Lauren Belfer

I enjoyed this. It was a little pulpy, but still.

Deadly Spin by Wendell Potter

If you want to become spitting mad at the health insurance industry, this is the book for you!