Introducing Postmodernism   Richard Appignanesi
Outstanding, exhaustive overview of what is meant by the overused term. Covers areas I hadn’t considered such as fundamentalist religions, terrorism, and politics. Written in clear, efficient prose. Very useful.

The Opium Eater   David Morrell
Kindle novella in which Thomas de Quincey explains why he became the infamous user of laudanum, the opium eater of his famous book. Plain but effective prose, good descriptions. Interesting.