13 Books I Brought Home From the U.S. This Summer

Okay - several forces conspired against me doing a particularly well-thought-out Thursday Thirteen this week. With that caveat, please allow me to present:
13 Books I Brought Home From the U.S. This Summer
1) Juggling the Stars - Tim Parks.

Although I've already read this one as a library selection, I bought a copy to go on my shelf. I've enjoyed just about everything I've ever read by Tim Parks. Unpredictable, dark and funny.
2) Family Planning - Tim Parks.

I'm presently reading this...