The Commodore by Patrick O'Brain

Think this is number 17 and continues the amazing tradition of consistency and well told story.

The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett

This is a really interesting book about the building of a cathedral in the 1100's. I'd say it's a great book except it was too violent for me. The story is fascinating, and even though it is a really, really, long book, it is interesting all the way through.

The Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly

The lawyer from Connelly's Lincoln Lawyer is back and this time working with Harry Boche, another Connelly character who is usually the main character. Very interesting, fun and light.

Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse

Very good even as a second read. Siddhartha's journey through life from young to old.

Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts

The only epic I've read written in my life time. Audio is 40+ hours. It was a great listen and helped me catch a lot of things I missed when I originally read this. Apparently, there is a movie to be made by Johnny Depp - I sure hope they give this the care it deserves. Books don't get any better than this one.

Nov 2011 - The third read finds the author a little mellow dramatic, but still an awesome story.