The Searchers: The Making of an American Legend   Glenn Frankel
History of the Cynthia Ann Parker story that was the foundation for the John Ford film. I was far more interested in the actual history in the first 2/3rds of the book. Great American history about the Indian-White wars in the southwest. Very well written and researched. Really liked it.

Introducing Baudrillard   Chris Horrocks and Zoran Jevtic
Excellent, brief introduction to the chaotic and provocative thought of the French sociologist/philosopher. Not as quick a read as I thought. Baudrillard requires effort. Very glad I read it.