Breakfast with Buddha by Roland Merullo (2007) Breakfast with Buddha has a simple plot and exposition: a middle-aged man, Otto Ringling, is tricked into driving Volya Rinpoche, his sister’s guru, across the country; but Merullo’s ability to create...

A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg (2004) This was a short, quick, and delightful read. A wonderful book for the holidays! Overall, a real “pick me up” Christmas story.  If you are in the mood for more holiday stories, check our catalog for more...

Scat by Carl Hiaasen (2009) Scat is a book in the teen section which parents and grandparents should read and recommend to their children. Carl Hiaasen writes in the same style as he does in his adult fiction, but without the profanity. Adults will...

Still Life by Joy Fielding (2009) This is an interesting fictional tale about a young woman who is in a coma following a horrible hit-and-run accident. It turns out that maybe the hit-and-run wasn’t an accident at all. Very enjoyable! Visit the...

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini (2003) I really enjoyed this book. It has a good story line and well developed characters. I enjoyed learning about Afghanistan and its culture. Read more about the book and view a trailer for the movie. Read the...