Bringing down the house is a great read -- the true story of Kevin Lewis -- a brilliant MIT student during the week and high rolling Vegas card counter on the weekends.  The story became better known in the last year with the release of the movie version of the book -- 21.  As with almost every case, the book is much better.  If you didn't see the movie get the book first.  If you saw the movie, then get the book to know the real story.  This book contains all the elements of a classic fiction book:  drama, danger, excitement, love story (with an NFL cheerleader no less) and yet it is all true.  It leaves you thinking anyone can make money at blackjack -- which I suspect the casinos appreciate.