The Devil and Sherlock Holmes by David Grann

Don't be fooled by the title of The Devil and Sherlock Holmes, a new collection of essays from New Yorker writer David Grann--it's not all about Arthur Conan Doyle.  Each essay revolves around a different obsessive person, from bank robbers to washed up baseball players to, yes, Sherlock Holmes fans.  Because of the variety of topics, it's easy to find something to like here.

The most powerful essay in the group is about a man convicted of arson in Texas, and the investigation of the fire that led to his conviction.  It's not family listening for sure, but it does prompt you to think about the process of criminal trials and the people who conduct them.

Other oddities include a man who poses as a teenage boy over and over again, an elderly bank robber who wants to be as well known as Bonnie and Clyde, and a scientist obsessed with finding a live giant squid (yes, they do exist). 

The narration is solid, neither spectacular nor distracting, and the diversity of the essays means you can always skip ahead if you run into an essay you don't like.  All in all, it's a worthwhile listen.