Julie and Julia Julie Powell
An irreverant story of one woman's attempt to cook every recipe in Julia Child's bible "Mastering the Art of French Cooking"
Three Cups of Tea Greg Mortenstern and and David Oliver Relin
One man's effort to promote peace one school at a time. This is a perceptive look inside of Pakistan and Afghanistan during these troubled times.
The Lighthouse P.D. James
A classic British thriller - murder, lighthouse, foggy nights, deserted island off the Bristish coast, lots of suspects trapped together by quarantine....
Around the World in 80 Days Jules Verne
Yes this is the original adventure novel - incredible in that it is more than a hundred years old.
A Thousand Splendid Suns Khaled Hosseini
Author of Kite Runner turns his storytelling to Afghani women. Must read for all North American women who take their independance for granted (Happy Birthday Pamela)
Giving Bill Clinton
Although this is certainly American-centric and uses many examples of the Clinton Foundation this is a fascinating look at what a single person can do to change the world from a six year old who thought it was important to clean the beach to Bill and Melinda Gates with billions at their disposal.
Gentlemen and Players Joanne Harris
Murder and class struggle with a twist at a British boys private school.
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Ok... this list is very impressive but it would be nice to know what you thought of the books or at least if you liked them.
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