Two Michael Crichton books this time:

Eaters of the Dead
I very thorouhttp://beta.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gifghly enjoyed this book. Picking it up every now and again, I finished it in 2 or 3 days. I was pretty confused as to what was fact and what was fiction. I get it now, though, and realize I also need to read Beowulf when I have a chance. And a copy.

State of Fear
Excellent, excellent book. Started reading it last night, I think, and finished it not too long ago. He always researches his stuff so thoroughly, and he's got a great writing style. The political and real-life fears are there, and really make you think. and criticize. It's good to think every now and again. You should give it a try sometime.