I read Angels & Demons. About a month's worth of narrative packed into 24 hours. Entertaining, as was the Nicolas Cage film National Treasure. (BenFranklin Code)
I'm in the middle of Mika Waltari's 'The Egyptian.' (1949) I was recommended to read another of his books, 'The Roman,' but I can't seem to find it used anywhere and hardback versions seem to be running north of $40.
If you enjoy historical fiction, 'The Egyptian' is a good read so far. (I'm guessing 'The Roman will be about as good.) It's all about the travels and intrigues of one Sinuhe, a physician by trade. It is set in the time of the Pharoah Aknhaton and also covers the intrigues of his court to some degree and the impact of the new state religion he imposed: the worship of Aton.
Waltari was Finnish and, as I mentioned, the book was published in 1949. Because of the displacement of the writer in time and culture, any overt political or religious message he tried to impart is lost upon me at the moment.