I'm really enjoying this thread - I've gotten some great ideas.
Being at an all-boys' school, I have a tendency to read "boy" books. A
recent favorite of mine is "Rocket Boys" (aka "October Sky") by Homer
Hickam, a wonderful memoir of growing up in coal country in West Virginia.
I'd also second the recommendation for "Seabiscuit." Our city has just
participated in a program called "A Tale for One City" - everyone read the
same book. Our choice was "Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe"
by Fanny Flagg - it's delightful and somewhat provocative.
Finally, if you're a fan of Douglas Adams, you might enjoy "The Eyre
Affair" by Jasper Fforde, kind of a sci-fi/mystery/extremely funny novel.
Happy summer 8-)
Beth
Beth Reardon
Head Librarian
The McCallie School
Upper School Library
500 Dodds Avenue
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37404
423-493-5869
fax: 423-493-5656
breardon@mccallie.org
Internet: http://www.mccallie.org/acad/library.htm
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