Deval Patrick, Democratic candidate for governor of Massachusetts.

Recommended:
"The Last Lion: Winston Spencer Churchill, Visions of Glory,'' by William Manchester.
"Over and over, Churchill displayed uncommon political courage.''

"Huckleberry Finn,'' by Mark Twain.
"It still speaks to the basic innocence, complexity and inspiration of Americans ideals.''

On the list for this summer:
"Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,'' by JK Rowling. "The latest installment in the tale of everyone's favorite boy wizard.''