My Favorite Books This Year, Part Four

(Originally posted September 27th, 2010)

I just finished Robert K. Wittman's PRICELESS: How I Went Undercover to Rescue the World's Stolen Treasures, and it was a very fun and interesting read.

I had previewed the book back on June 2nd of this year and finally grabbed a copy from a local used bookstore. Wittman, an FBI agent, found a niche within the agency which allowed him entry into the dangerous and often-ignored world of art theft. He took art history lessons and self-trained himself to support his facade as a buyer for wealthy patrons.

While not a book that will keep you on the edge of your seat, it will keep your interest with its tales of underworld maneuverings and how our stolen masterpieces change hands, no receipt needed.

There's a lot of discussion on twitter today about the gender gap in reading; that men just don't read. If you're looking for a book for the man in your life, perhaps this one would work.

Related links:

http://www.robertwittmaninc.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_King_Wittman

http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl/9780307461476.html

http://www.priceless-book.com/about-the-book.php