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Ouran High School Host Club, Vol. 1 by Bisco Hatori

Weird. I keep on reading it, though. I haven't read enough manga to understand certain references or specific style-choices, so some parts go in one eye and out the other, as it were...

Still, I'm liking it and I'm sure I'll keep with the series.

Because I have OCD.

The Arrival by Shaun Tan

Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous and poignant book.

Shadows of the Past by Geary Gravel

It's another Batman novelization. This time, from the animated series. I'd say it's written "well-enough" and I will definitely pass it along to my older godson (currently age 9). It's a good kid-read, without being childish.

I'd Rather We Got Casinos: And Other Black Thoughts by Larry Wilmore

I almost don't want to believe this was written by Larry Wilmore, because I know that he is a hilariously funny man and this book just wasn't up to par. There were parts where I definitely had a good laugh, or even read aloud to my friend, but those parts were few, and mostly in the first half of the book. The title is so very promising...sigh. And I can't say that the book was highly offensive. It just wasn't funny.

I do want to say that I REALLY enjoyed his interview with The Man.

Totally Wired: What Teens and Tweens Are Really Doing Online by Anastasia Goodstein

Copyright 2007, yet already quite dated. Definitely aimed at parents who are not tech-savvy. For those of us who ARE tech-savvy, and give teens more credit than most of Western society does, there is not much to be learned from this book.

Inkheart by Cornelia Funke

This book is everything I ever wanted. It's a book about a book and lovers of books. It's very self-affirming for me. Now I don't feel like a COMPLETE goober for 1) smelling books 2) learning Elvish or 3) bringing at least 5 books with me everywhere I go.

Note: just because I don't FEEL like a complete goober, does not mean I am not one.

"Inkheart" is the first in a trilogy. "Inkspell" is already out, and "Inkdeath" will be out in 2008.

You may not love "Inkheart" in and of itself; however, if you are a lover of books, I find you will at least appreciate the characters and the sentiments within the pages if not like the story as a whole.

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

This book is magic, but the magic only works the first time you read it, so be ready.

For Her Dark Skin by Percival Everett

This is an absolutely brilliant and hilarious book. It's a retelling of the story of Medea. It's a short book, and I think out of print; however, if you can get your hands on a copy... READ IT. IT'S TOTALLY WORTH IT!

Fame Junkies: The Hidden Truths Behind America's Favorite Addiction by Jake Halpern

People are nuts.

Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss

Whenever I have my godsons or younger cousins with me, I stress the importance of trying new things. I love this book.