And speaking of books written by politicians, here's one I have actually read and enjoyed - The Accidental Pope by Ray Flynn. Also co-written with a professional writer, it isn't great literature, but it's thought provoking. An ex-priest now a widower and fisherman with a family, ends up being elected Pope after a joke by a Cardinal gets out of hand. As so often happens when an outsider comes to town, much conflict ensues. It won't win any literary awards, but it is entertaining.

Now, I can clear the books off the table to make room for Christmas dinner.