Blow Your House Down

While it's a little long, it's still very accessible, and if you want to know the "true story" of the financial crisis of 2008, as well as much of the economic mess we're still in, then check out this piece by Peter J. Wallison.  He would know because, as he tells you, he was there.

In case you wondering, it's the government's fault.  But then, it almost always is.