Stuff: The Secret Lives of Everyday Things by Ryan and Durning

A fascinating little book that explains where "stuff" comes from- our food, toys, and clothes! You won't look at stuff the same again!

Bel Canto by Ann Patchett

The adult novel has a lovely, lyrical writing style with a balance of the perfect elements- crime, suspense, and love all blended together with a hostage/terrorist plot-line. I very much enjoyed the story and recommend to any and all readers- particularly music lovers!!

The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo by Steig Larsson

A suspenseful murder mystery that will keep you up late at night reading "just one more chapter" and then another trying to find out what happens next! The two main characters are extremely likable and intriguing. A little slow to start but once you're in, you're hooked.