The story begins with Ramona, the main character, sitting on a park bench contemplating the death of her father. She begins talking to the stranger sitting next to her for hours about everything and nothing in particular. The Lie turned out to be was interesting and different.

Sarah's Key by Tatiana De Rosnay is a fictional story about the round up of Jewish men, women, and children in Paris during the holocaust.

Crazy Love by Leslie Morgan Steiner was one of a few books about domestic violence that at times I had to put down and regain myself to continue. Leslie writes in a style that makes you feel as you are sitting right there next to her as she retells her tale of abuse at the hands of her husband.

Sophie Scholl: The Real Story of the Woman who Defied Hitler. Sophie Scholl was a member of an underground, non-violent protest movement against Hitler's rule in Nazi Germany called the White Rose. An inspiring biography.

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I found this novel, its plots, and subplots, to be thrilling and extremely original.

Twilight by Stephanie Meyer is the first of a series that was intended to be geared more towards older teens but has taken the world by storm!

DoubleDay Book Club is a mail order book club that gives great discounts on a variety of books. I signed up for a membership using their Buy 5 books for $.99 plus shipping and handling. Here is my experience with this.

Being an avid book reader and collector can make a challenge in your life to help the environment.

Maya Angelou, noted author, offers grace, humor and refreshing insights through her memoirs and personal essays.