My book exchange gifter did a great job. He/she sent three books, and each is fantastic in its own way.

The first is "Cigars, Whiskey, & Winning: Leadership Lessons from General Ulysses S. Grant" by Al Kaltman. Aside from mentioning my two favorite vices in the title, this book sounds awesome because it is the kind of in-depth, analytical, and innovative biography that I love reading.

Next up is "Kick Ass 2," a graphic novel. I have a pretty big comic book collection and I loved the first Kick Ass series and the movie, but somehow I have never got around to reading the second installation. I can't wait.

Finally, my gifter sent a book of guitar sheet music and tablature for Mastodon's latest album, "The Hunter." I haven't picked up a guitar in a while, but I seem to have a thing for metal bands that start with 'M' (Mastodon, Metallica, Meshugga, Manson, Megadeath...) and this book might just convince me to give it another shot.

Thanks so much!