Summer reading for those in the Northern Hemisphere

Nicholas D Kristof, writes an op-ed column for The New York Times. From his writings he appears to be a man with a social conscience and concern for his fellow man / woman.

"Summer reading often consists of mindless page-turners, equally riveting and vacuous. So as a public service I’m delighted to offer a list of mindful page-turners — so full of chase scenes, romance and cliffhangers that you don’t mind the redeeming social value.

These are 10 triumphs of fiction, both fun to read and significant for literary or historical reasons. I guarantee pleasure and also bragging rights at your next cocktail party. And if your kids read these, I bet they’ll ace the SAT.

I did lard my list with great novels relating to social justice: at a time when inequality in America has soared to historic levels, it seems useful to exercise the conscience as well as the imagination.

So here’s my quirky list: Best Beach Reading Ever........." Go here for the List.

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