I swear, I think Michael Chabon's "Moonglow" may be his best novel, yet.

[Paladin]

Even when compared to his magnificent, Pulitzer-winning "The Amazing Adventures Of Kavalier & Clay" and "The Yiddish Policemen's Union."

"Moonglow" is in the form of a remembrance, with a grandson hearing about the amazing life of his eccentric grandfather, who is terminally ill. Particularly riveting: the grandfather's WWII memories, when he was part of Operation Paperclip---the U.S. effort to swipe as many German rocket scientists as possible, before the Russians got them. (Whatever admiration you have for Wernher von Braun, prepare to lose it upon reading about his part in the gruesome slave labor construction of V-2 rockets).

Highest recommendation for this one.

[Goblinmonger]

1. It has been on my short list.

I will move it up to one of the next reads. I thought Kavalier & Clay was nothing short of incredible.