Los Angeles Times book blogger Carolyn Kellogg received a personalized note from former President Bill Clinton responding to a story she wrote about his reading habits--a two-page missive that included Clinton's current reading list.

Clinton has led a literary life, speaking to publishers and writing his bestselling memoir. His current reading list contains seven books, an eclectic mix of fiction and nonfiction.

Here's part of Clinton's reading list, but be sure to read the rest: "Here's a list of books Bill Clinton has been reading lately, from his own pen: "1. Steven Johnson's "The Invention of Air" and "The Ghost Map," esp. #1 2. Tom Zoellner's "Uranium" 3. Malcolm Gladwell's "Outliers," his best book."