Charlie Wilson's War by George Crile
It's a really good read (despite the poor proofreading job).
Suite Francaise by Irene Nemirovsky
Stasiland by Anna Funder
I actually read that one a while ago, but it is just extraordinary. If you were intrigued by the historical aspects of the film The Lives of Others, you will appreciate this book. It looks at the affects of the Stasi on a selection of former East Germans. It's engrossing and heartbreaking.
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