Danielle's Picks
One Day
by David Nicholls
Theater Geek
by Mickey Rapkin
Being a self-proclaimed theater geek myself, I was instantly drawn to this tale of a theater camp for young adults nestled up in the Catskills. Following three kids in their last year at camp, the book takes you through the history of the camp, the audition process, hell week (the rigorous rehearsal process the week before opening the show), even the curveballs thrown at these kids on performance days. A great read for any theater geek (whether or not you'd care to admit it). The only downside was that I wished that I had known about it when I could still have attended.
The Carrie Diaries
by Candace Bushnell
For any Sex & the City fan, this is a must read! Carrie Bradshaw and the 80s just seem to go so well together. This book was such a run romp through Carrie's high school years, that you really get more of a sense of why she is the way she is. From friend fights, to boy troubles, to just down right shenanigans, this book is a great read for anyone over the age or 16 (even though it's classified as a young adult book, it still deals with some issues that I don't think are entirely appropriate for anyone under that age).
The Best of Times
by Penny Vincenzi
A coworker or mine has been after me to read one of these novels for years, and I'm very glad that I finally did.This book was great on every level of interwoven plotlines. The different characters' worlds all collide when a serious accident occurs on a major freeway and they are left to help each other pick up the pieces. Love blossoms, lies are exposed, and you discover whether it was really "the best of times" after all.
The Girl Who Played With Fire
by Steig Larsson
This book sells itself so I'll be brief - I actually preferred this sequel to it's predecessor. Gripping and difficult to get your nose out of it, I would recommend finding someplace cozy to curl up with this book because you're not going to want to come up for air until it's finished (and be sure to have the 3rd book, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest, handy because you're going to want to start reading that one immediately afterwards).
The Prince of Mist
by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Marry Him: A Case for Settling for Mr. Good Enough
by Lori Gottlieb
I suggest that any woman who is over the age of 20, and not married should read this book. Gottlieb makes a great argument for not being overly picky or critical when looking for a partner.What makes this book so great though, is that she backs it up with real examples from her own life, or from her friends.A witty, quick, and occasionally shockingly true read! Village Books is hosting Ms. Gottlieb on Thursday night, April 8 so come see what you think!
The Postmistress
by Sarah Blake
The Help
by Kathryn Stockett
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