The Age of Turbulence

by Alan Greenspan

A fascinating look at all things Greenspan. I have read his previous bios, but this is his work including his economic theories, and his history of how his perceptions came to be. A little complicated in terms of economic trends (for my easily financially perplexed mode of thought) but a good read overall.

Peony in Love

by Lisa See

Good summary of Chinese culture, and a nice way of keeping tack of the rituals f the dead. This is a work of fiction, but heavily based on Chinese cultural tradition. I have have read many books re: Chinese culture, and I found this easier to follow, as a story with plot. Good read!