New Moon by Stephenie Meyer

Sequel to Twilight.  The series is addictive.

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Bella a high school senior falls in love with a vampire. I've never been a fan of vampire stories this one is one worth sinking your teeth into.

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie

Story of Spokane Indian who leaves his school on the reservation to attend an all-white farm town school. (On Read for a Lifetime list)

Playing for Pizza by John Grisham

I'm crazy for all things Italian and have visited Italy several times. This Grisham novel didn't disappoint and who knew American football was popular there too.

The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke

Set in Venice the Thief Lord leads a band of misplaced children.  All have secrets that lead to a spellbinding conclusion.

Falconer's Knot - Mary Hoffman

Whisked off to Italy again.  Set in fourteenth century Italy this book provides rich details of the time period and the color process used in making religious paintings.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by
J.K. Rowling

The 7th and final volume of good vs evil is full of twists and turns and delightful surprises.

New Boy by Julian Houston

The story of a black teenager who is the first to attend an all white prep school and soons finds segregation isn't just a matter of skin color.

Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen

A great selection that is on the Read for a Lifetime List..

The Body of Christopher Creed by Carol Plum-Ucci

Another Read for a Lifetime selection.