Not exactly light reading, but I am very much enjoying From Beirut to Jerusalem by Thomas Friedman. It provides a much deeper understanding of the Middle East and all the factions, tribes, religions, and cultures which are trying to live together (or not). I'm about half way through and every chapter, if not every page, has been enlightening. Let me just say I'm very thankful I've grown up in the United States. We have it much much better than we often realize.