What We Are Reading Today: ‘The Godfather’ by Mario Puzo

“The Godfather”— the epic tale of crime and betrayal that became a global phenomenon. Almost 50 years ago, a classic was born. A searing portrayal of the Mafia underworld, “The Godfather” introduced readers to the first family of American crime fiction, the Corleones, and their powerful legacy of tradition, blood, and honor. The seduction of power, the pitfalls of greed,...