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As promised, here is a list of suggested summer reading for teachers and librarians. Some beach reads, thrillers, inspirational reading, Sci-Fi, and interesting non-fiction. I have tried to include a wide range of literature and have avoided some of the more popular best-sellers, not because I don't think they're worth reading, but because by definition, best-sellers don't need to be on anyone's list--everyone already knows about them. I will copy and paste your suggestions, leaving out your names. Thank you all for your woonderful suggestions. Here goes: Zorro, by Isabel Allende a captivating, modern version of the famed legend. Bookmarks Magazine Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time, by Mark Haddon. This is about an autistic boy who writes of his experience while being held for murdering his neighbor’s dog. Everyone says it’s a good book, although my description makes it sound ghastly. These is My Words, by Nancy Turner, and its sequel, Sarah’s Quilt. Fire Sale, by Sara Paretsky (I think this one is a thriller/mystery—haven’t read it). The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini America, by John Stewart, the host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central. I think this book falls into the category of satire. A Place to Call Home, by Deborah Smith The Stephanie Plum series of books, by Janet Evanovich—mystery/comedy The Number One Ladies Detective Agency series, by Alexander McCall—I have two of these books at home. Haven’t read them yet, but they look like good mystery stories. The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay, by Michael Chabon—this author is such a wonderful writer (we have his Summerland in the JH Library and it’s beautifully written), so although this novel is long, I think it would be a super summer read. Skinny Dip, by Carl Hiaasen. Everybody says this is a funny book. I noticed it for sale at the book fair but I don’t think it’s appropriate for middle schoolers (the kids pretty much ignored the book on the shelf—too many pages). The House on Beartown Road, by Elizabeth Cohen. I read this one. It was great! Read it! The author cares for her baby daughter and her dad, who has Alzheimer's Disease, after her husband abandons her in their country farmhouse. This description makes the book sound like a real downer, but trust me, it is an uplifting, compelling story that is very appealing. You will admire this strong woman. An Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life, by Amy Rosenthal. This book is very much like The Know-it-all: One Man's Quest to Become the Smartest Person in the World, by A. J. Jacobs, the guy who read the entire Encyclopedia Brittannica cover to cover. But Amy Rosenthal's book is shorter and funnier. I'm still reading Know-it-All and it's fun but I sense that Jacobs lacks some of the self-confidence of Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life. Anyway, read 'em both--you're bound to like at least one of them and you'll pick up some great trivia along the way. Jan Birney, Library Media Specialist Jockey Hollow Middle School Monroe, Connecticut 06468 stmark6614@yahoo.com --------------------------------- Sell on Yahoo! Auctions - No fees. Bid on great items. -------------------------------------------------------------------- All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------