Hurry Down Sunshine by Michael Greenberg. A father's memory of dealing with his daughter's psychotic breakdown and diagnosis of bipolar disorder.
The Help by Kathryn Stockett. The main story is about the "negra" housekeepers secretly telling their stories about the households they work, which will be published. Addresses civil rights activities in the 1960's, class struggles in the south, both between black and white southern. Also a southern young woman returning home after college and dealing with attitudes learned growing up and the struggle to develop her own identity/values.
Leepike Ridge by N. D. Wilson. Fun, adventure book for boys. But gets you thinking too.
The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien. This story takes place before the popular trilogy, The Lord of the Rings. It explains how the one ring of power came to be in Bilbo Baggins possession and details his adventure to the Lonely mountain.
The Testament by John Grisham. Another lawyer case involving a paranoid billionaire and who he's willed his money to. A good description of the Pantanol in Brazil.
Stitched in Time by Alicia Paulson. Great, innovative ideas for memory keeping - not just scrapbooking.
The Creative Family by Amanda Soule. Chock full of ideas to bring creativity into your household.
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