NIGHT TABLE READING

MUSIC ISSUE EDITION

STEVE EARLE

Warriors of God: Richard the Lionheart and Saladin in the Third Crusade, by James Reston Jr. (Doubleday). "Everyone should read it. My belief that the future of mankind will be determined by how we deal with Jerusalem is rooted in this one book."

TONI BRAXTON The God of Small Things, by Arundhati Roy (Harper Collins). "Roy offers a vivid description of the female cultural perspective. It's a great read.

BLU CANTRELL

Black Silk: A Collection of African American Erotica, edited by Retha Powers (Warner). "This collection has an amazing level of personal power. It's an exciting mix of fantasy, exploration, and honesty."

JAKOB DYLAN

The Wallflowers

Barrel Fever, by David Sedaris (Little, Brown). "For anyone attempting to find humor in what is commonly known as dreadful, no one is better. Gives truth to the idea that life is all about your perspective. In fact, you'll find that yours is boring and you've taken it way too seriously."