Outliers
The Story of Success
by Malcolm Gladwell
Fascination book about why extremely successful people are extremely successful. Talent and intelligence are not enough, it depends on what opportunities come your way. A real eye-opener.
and still reading
The Great Influenza
The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History
by John M. Barry
Very scary book and I have a new respect for the dangers and uniqueness of the flu virus.