April Book Selections

These April book choices are from me. Seems like we've been reading alot of heavy non-fiction lately, so although I can't promise these will be "light", they are all the figment of the author's imagination. You have through Saturday, February 27th to vote at the poll on the right ------>


The Year of Fog, by Michelle Richmond

Six-year-old Emma vanished into the thick San Francisco fog. Or into the heaving Pacific. Or somewhere just beyond: to a parking lot, a stranger's van, or a road with traffic flashing by. Now, as the days drag into weeks, as the police lose interest and fliers fade on telephone poles, Emma's father finds solace in religion and scientific probability - but Abby can only wander the beaches and city streets, attempting to recover the past and the little girl she lost. With her life at a crossroads, she will leave San Francisco for a country thousands of miles away. And there, by the side of another sea, Abby will make the most astounding discovery of all - as the truth of Emma's disappearance unravels with stunning force.

416 pages, Paperback
Published 2/08



Believe Me: A Novel, by Nina Killham

Thirteen-year-old Nic Delano has a lot of questions. Like why does he have a babysitter at his age - and where did she get such long legs? But mostly, what exactly is the meaning of life?

His mother, Lucy, an astrophysicist and atheist, has always encouraged Nic to ask questions. But lately she doesn't like the answers he's getting. Nic has been hanging out with a group of devout Christians and is starting to embrace the Bible and a very different view of the heavens.

But when unexpected tragedy strikes, Nic and Lucy's beliefs are truly put to the test. And they need each other now more than ever. But will a mother and her son be able to find common ground where faith meets understanding and love is, ultimately, what endures?

304 pages, Paperback
Published 1/09



The Next Thing on My List, by Jill Smolinski

After a car accident in which her passenger, Marissa, dies, June Parker finds herself in possession of a list Marissa had written: "20 Things to Do by My 25th Birthday." The tasks range from inspiring (run a 5K) to daring (go braless) to near-impossible (change someone's life). To assuage her guilt, June races to achieve each goal herself before the deadline, learning more about her own life than she ever bargained for.

304 pages, Paperback
Published 3/08

The Freedom Writers Diary

We met last night for our movie tie-in book, The Freedom Writers Diary. While we all enjoyed the book and it's inspiring stories, we were left a bit disappointed with the movie for leaving out so many significant moments.

Our words and ratings were:

Eye-opening
Encouraging
Disturbing
Insightful
Educational
Inspiring
Impactful

Book Rating = 7.7
Movie Rating = 6.0