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Patricia Cornwell's Reading List

The author of the Scarpetta novels, most recently “Dust,” plans to write her memoirs, but not anytime soon: “I will want my story told with glaring, unflinching honesty.”

By the Book: Patricia Cornwell (2013)

NYT By the Book column (2013-11-21).

Source: www.nytimes.com

American Sniper

Chris Kyle · Buy on Amazon

"It’s an amazingly detailed account of fighting in Iraq — a humanizing, brave story that’s extremely readable. It will give you a much stronger appreciation of our troops, more awe for Navy SEALs and also insight into how wars are really fought today."

Dust

Patricia Cornwell · Buy on Amazon

"The new Scarpetta, “Dust.” I love the way Scarpetta is evolving. I feel this novel has re-energized the series, opening the door for a new beginning, and that’s a gift when you have a series that has been out there for more than two decades."

Uncle Tom’s Cabin

Harriet Beecher Stowe · Buy on Amazon

"Harriet Beecher Stowe’s “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” She demonstrates that one can write something that changes the world and makes it a better place. She reinforces the concept that the root of evil is the abuse of power, and it is important for all of us to remember that."

Cleopatra

Stacy Schiff · Buy on Amazon

"Stacy Schiff’s “Cleopatra.” Let’s see. . . . The machinations of those close to the throne, and the clashes with other empires and struggle for global dominance? Nothing is new under the sun. If we don’t learn from the past, we will repeat it."

In Cold Blood

Truman Capote · 1966 · Buy on Amazon

"There are also treasures like signed books by friends (Tom Clancy, Annie Leibovitz, John Jakes, to name a few) and of course a few precious finds such as signed first editions of Truman Capote’s “In Cold Blood” and Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”"

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Roald Dahl · Buy on Amazon

"A few precious finds such as signed first editions of Truman Capote’s “In Cold Blood” and Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”"

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