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The Black House (Lewis Trilogy #1) by Peter May Submitted by Lynn M. I usually enjoy mysteries that have a strong sense of place, but this one was pretty bleak. The author withholds just enough information to leave you wondering how things got so messed up . . . and then near the end reveals something about the protagonist that even he did not remember, which makes it all fall into place. Definitely worth reading. (Mystery) REQUEST .  The Wisdom of Sundays by Oprah Winfrey Submitted by Kelly K. If you are looking for a guide for living your best life, look no further. This book brings together the most inspiration thinkers of our time having deep conversations about spirituality, centering yourself and becoming more passionate about your goals.  The segments tackle topics like mindfulness, forgiveness and gratitude, and contributors include Eckhart Tolle, Elizabeth Gilbert, Iyanla Vanzant, Paulo Coehlo, Sue Monk Kidd and more. Treat yourself to this book – you deserve it and will likely find yourself uplifted as a result. (Non-Fiction)   REQUEST.   Fall of Giants (The Century Trilogy #1) by Ken Follett Submitted by Terri S. For my next great audiobook, I hit my list of “to be read” titles and finally delved into part one of this magnificent trilogy. Sweeping in scope, Fall of Giants follows five families over the course of 1911 to the early 1920’s from before the Great War and leading into the Russian Revolution. The compelling plot lines and intricately written characters had me hooked from the first word. Dan Stevens’ narration is exceptional - pure audio book gold. Looking forward to the next in this series which is reminiscent of classic Jakes and Michener. REQUEST.   Honourable Company: A History of the English East India Company by John Keay Submitted by Lynn M. The East India Company, although primarily concerned with business and money-making, was a vital tool for Britain as it built its global empire. The EIC both opened up new places for colonization and enabled Britain to outsource the governing of those colonies; in some places the company even minted its own currency. It's a fascinating subject and Keay is fun to read. I definitely recommend it. (Non-Fiction) REQUEST .