Another classic for those of you who love such books. Lucius Annaeus Seneca was a Roman statesman and philosopher during the first century. His writings are brilliant and should remind us all that even Pagans can be intellectual stimulating!

On the Shortness of Life (Penguin Great Ideas) is one of his more approachable books. Equal parts serious, whimsical, brilliant, flippant and petty, the book has stood the test of time simply because it is so fascinating to read. You will also find yourself amazed that you have so much in common with a 2000-year old lifestyle.

Short and simple, this is a fun book to read.