Meanderings

Peter Greenberg: Don't Go There!: The Travel Detective's Essential Guide to the Must-Miss Places of the World
When traveling it's just as useful to know the places to avoid as it is the places to see. This book is an entertaining look at the MUST MISS places and attractions around the world. It's a lot of fun to read or just browse.

Brian Jacques: Rakkety Tam (Redwall, Book 17)
Another in the great series of Redwall books. Yes, it's a little formulaic, but it's a fun read nonetheless. (***)

Ronald Kessler: In the President's Secret Service: Behind the Scenes with Agents in the Line of Fire and the Presidents They Protect
Get a behind the scenes look at our Heads of State, their families, and the mechanics of protecting them from the point of view of the brave men and women who do that 24/7/365. (****)

Andrew Dornenburg: What to Drink with What You Eat: The Definitive Guide to Pairing Food with Wine, Beer, Spirits, Coffee, Tea - Even Water - Based on Expert Advice from America's Best Sommeliers
An interesting guide to pairing an assortment of beverages, not just wine, with your meals. It might just change the way you select your next beverage. (****)