Aftermath by James Rickards

Rickards latest book that discusses the financial and economic crisis and how to deal with it.

The Return of Captain John Emmett by Elizabeth Speller

My favorite reading experience is finding a book that looks interesting at a library sale or used bookstore, and reading it without knowing much about it. I found this book at a Topsfield Library booksale at a craft fair.

It's a mystery story set during and right after WW1. The Captain John Emmett of the title is a man we never meet, the story starting after this man has (ostensibly) committed suicide. The main character, Laurance Bartram, is another WW1 veteran with a past, although slight, relationship to Emmett. He investigates Emmett's death at the behest of Emmett's sister Mary, who Bartram has an interest in.

Naturally there is more to Captain Emmett's death than first meets the eye. This is a good, satisfying mystery story.

Aristotle's Revenge by Edward Feser

Detailed defense of the notion that the philosophy of Aristotle is actually the best foundation for modern science - rather than something that has been superseded by modern science. Feser is always worth reading

The Gifted School by Bruce Holsinger

Decent novel concerning admissions to a school for the gifted, and the strain this puts on a circle of moms all vying to get their kids admitted. If you've seen the TV show Big Little Lies, it's that sort of story.

It was good enough that I will likely try Holsinger's other novels, which are historical fiction.

China's Great Wall of Debt by Dinny McMahon

Eye-opening exploration of the Chinese economic miracle, how it came about, and the challenges it faces. Suffice it to say that China has big, big problems.

Edmund Campion by Evelyn Waugh

Waugh's short and very readable biography of the Jesuit martyr. Salutary reading in these days when it will likely become increasingly difficult to remain a faithful Catholic.

Wolf Pack by CJ Box

Latest in the Joe Pickett series - number 19 I believe. It's a solid entry, but at this point the series isn't breaking much new ground and is a bit formulaic. The series is still good enough that I'll keep up with further installments.