What's in a Word?

Do you ever want to sit down and read the dictionary? Well, if you do, you might just love this book. Identical twins, Laurel and Daphne spend their time soaking up words and learning all there is to know about them. From a secret language as toddlers to a later rapid-fire banter than no one can keep up with, these two seem to be forever glued by language, but that may not be what happens. Interesting and fun, it made me feel a little guilty for my lack of verbal sophistication. Time to crack the old dictionary.

JVN, Just Very Nice

If you've ever seen "Queer Eye", you know. If you haven't, you must! As cute as he is, though, there's obviously more to the story. Jonathan's journey has been fraught with some trauma, and the legacy of those times have made their mark on our hero. His bone-deep wackiness and ebullient personality somehow survived, though, and kept him afloat. This book feels like you're sitting down and chatting with an old friend, or someone you wish were your friend. His candor is refreshing and inspiring, and makes one a little more forgiving of, well, everyone.

Coalesceses Perfectly

I don't know how she does it, but she does, and that's what matters. Several stories slowly creep toward each other gaining momentum until they collide and are deftly intertwined, exploding to a finale. Kate blends pathos, mystery and humor like no one else.