Booklist.

For the last few days, my listening has been dominated by Max Roach (and Monteverdi). What a sad week; I had the privilege of meeting the great and revolutionary drummer, composer, and activist a couple of times at WKCR, and I cherish those memories. (If by chance you haven't yet seen Darcy's wonderful and touching tribute, head over to his site soonest.)

A couple of days ago, however, I did amass a small trove of new, non-music (!) related books which I'm hoping to plunge into this week. So, in lieu of a playlist, a booklist this time:

• Gregg Mortenson & David Oliver Relin: Three Cups of Tea (on my friend Mimi's recommendation)
• Jhumpa Lahiri: The Namesake (I enjoyed her Interpreter of Maladies, but dithered on getting this one for a while, obviously)
• Orhan Pamuk: Istanbul--Memories and the City (I adored Snow)
• Mark Mazower: Salonica--City of Ghosts: Christians, Muslims and Jews 1430-1950
• Dave Eggers: What is the What (this is a re-read)

Comments

[Mimi]

I thought of you when I heard of Max Roach's death, may his Memory be Eternal.

And, oooh, both "Three Cups..." is wonderful and "The Namesake". When you are done, let me know.