Little Bee, Chris Cleave

Ok, this is a run right out and get it book. (The review site says there is an interview with the author, and notes for book clubs)
It is a dark story, that is also light hearted and funny, has wonderful prose, and alternates effectively between the two main narrators. The reviews also say not to reveal too much about the story, or the ending, but it does give it four and a half stars out of five, and says 91% of readers recommend it to their friends.

Pirate Latitudes, Michael Crichton

Well this was not what I usually read, but it was really good. Historically accurate characters, and location, although some of the latitude was in the story line. The review I read said this was "everything you wanted in a pirate novel." Yes, it sure was.

Shutter Island

Now a major motion picture.
So many twists and turns you are never sure who is insane, and who is really running the asylum. I thought I knew what was going on, but in the end I really have no idea. Maybe I should see the movie.