Book 9: The Devil in a Forest (Wolfe)

Medieval Wolfe. What is his obsession with boxes of sand? Short Sun books have it too! Seriously, good book. I wouldn't have gotten the twist had he not discussed it at the end. Keep track of everyone's weapons!

Book 8: Slave Nation (Blumrosen)

American revolutionaries endorse slavery to ensure success of their revolution.

Book 7: The Golden Ocean (O'Brian)

Nautical story in mid-18th century. All the great things from the Aubrey/Maturin series, condensed. Very very good.

Book 6: Free Culture (Lessig)

Media want to ban all free media.

Book 5: The Circus of Dr. Lao (Finney)

Little story about a beat-up transcendence in a small town.