The Moral Animal: a decent intro to evolutionary psychology, using Darwin's life as a framework
Nugent: the last surviving Harlem Renaissance figure, his biography discussed in the intro was far more interesting than his short fiction, only of value historically really as to what passed for erotica in the 20s.
Climate change caused these volcanoes to erupt! If it hadn't been so damn nice outside (no hurricanes during the most prolific hurricane time of year & moderate temps in Houston in mid September), we wouldn't have been outside enjoying the backyard. I can't wait to teach my 10yr old the chemical formula for the reaction...