This cute book cleverly outlines the efforts of Ella in navigating around the censorship of certain letters by her island's council. Well-told and a little mind-bending.

Chilling. With the French Revolution as a backdrop, Charlie tells of the political uprising of the time, the madness of unthinking fervor (hmmm . . . know anyplace like that?) and unbelievable love and loyalty.

Weaving two lives and two distinct cultures, Chitra tells a story that resonates.

Pearl's classic brings this time gone by to life.

Hey, it's Camus. So we're supposed to love it. Anyway, it's about a plague, and the inept bureaucracy that seems to only make things worse. Sound familiar?

We think we know what we'd do in certain circumstances, but this book proves otherwise. It sticks with you, and you will most definitely realize that things aren't always as straightforward as they seem.

Dave takes on the aches and pains we all encounter, if we're lucky enough. A rollicking ride with the senior scooters.

Pearl gives us an arm's length look at her exciting life. No drama or rumor-mill fodder here, but rather a guided tour with all buttons done up properly.

This fictionalized account of the Mier expedition in 1842 is at turns, grisly, suspenseful, and thrilling. Dig in, because you won't want to quit reading until that last page has been turned.

This peek into hippie-driven commune life is deeper than it may seem. Thoughtfully written.

This iconic sci-fi story is a must-read for anybody who, well, anybody. I wouldn't doubt it, since 45 is part of the title . . .

After reading about Bill's trek on the Appalachian Trail, you might just find yourself putting such a stroll on your bucket list. Or maybe you'll just keep reading about what Bill does. Much more fun, and no bug bites!