Imperium by Robert Harris (historical fiction)

Really really good, five stars.  Although it was a fast read, it was absorbing. From the POV of Cicero's secretary, Tiro, who was quite the learned figure himself, this book tells the story of Cicero's early career.  I never liked Cicero as a person, but now I have new perspective.  In this election season, some of the tactics he used in his own elections are too close for comfort.