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This thread is about what book you're reading right now. And, what circumstances lead you to read it.

It could be a novel, because you had a friend recommend it, a textbook that you need to read for school,
or an paperback that you found on a bus. But please answer both parts of the question. (And a bit about the book you're reading.)

At the moment, I'm reading "Blind Ambition" by John Dean; Counsel to president Richard Nixon, and Watergate cover-up conspirator.
An interesting 'period piece' that provides an insider's view of the days when the Conspiracy first formed, "Watergate" hadn't yet become part of the popular lexicon as a synonym for scandal, and a popular president had just won a record victory for a second term in office; despite being mired in an increasingly-unpopular war, and rumours of abuse of power. (I haven't finished it yet, but things aren't looking so good for Dicky.)

I'm reading it, because it was something that a neighbour had around, when I was looking for something to read.

So, what are you reading? And, why?