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Beginner's Greek by James Collins: Peter, though, is the catalyst for this novel, and his struggle to do the right thing and behave the correct way often gets in the way of his own happiness. When James Collins is moving the novel through Peter's actions and frustrations, the romantic comedy skips along its merry path. For the most part, Beginner's Greek is an enjoyable romp of the heart and mind.

It's not completely believable, but that's not necessary.

It's about love, true love, and how it can overcome all obstacles. That's what we all want to believe in. Right? Well, at least it's true in Beginner's Greek and we should enjoy it while we can.

The Clearing by Tim Gautreaux:

The Clearing is a tour de force for a new voice in American literature. Tim Gautreaux has written a novel that not only deals with the big ideas, but also with the little, yet important, things that make up human life.

In a story that brims with violence in a world threatening to spin out of control, he has written a love story. Randolph's love for his brother, and for his wife, is the shining light that leads to deliverance.

The Clearing is not a novel you soon forget. Arthur & George by Julian Barnes: Arthur & George succeeds on many levels. Besides the unfolding of the lives of these two men and the depiction of England a century ago, Julian Barnes touches on timeless themes. George's conviction based on circumstantial evidence is chilling when it is shown how any behavioral trait can be used to explain criminal intent or guilt. George was convicted more for who he was than any evidence that pointed to his guilt. Arthur struggles with love and responsibility. Julian Barnes ties it all together, weaving their stories within the confines of the era and the universal challenges of life, love, and family.

It's an engrossing story, expertly told, and enthused with the idea that with men like Arthur Conan Doyle, some of the miscarriages of life can be undone.

The Athenian Murders by Jose Carlos Somoza: Jose Carlos Somoza does a wonderful job weaving all of this together, keeping all the mysteries beguiling as they begin to wrap themselves around each other.

The reader hopes that Heracles finds the key to his murder investigation as well as hoping the translator finds the key within the story.

The philosophical arguments between Heracles and Diagoras (as well as others at Plato's Academy) become tiresome at points, yet within in them Somoza hides the key that brings everything together.

The story, or stories actually, come to a surprising and satisfying conclusion, leaving no doubt as to the mastery of Somoza's storytelling. As with all good mysteries, all the pieces fall into place in hindsight once the book comes to an end. Unpredictable, intelligent, and a tour guide through ancient Greece,

The Athenian Murders is different from anything else you might read, and in the end, you'll be glad it is.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon: When this book was initially released, it received rave reviews. After it had won awards and stayed one of the most popular books on this site, I decided I had finally had to read it.

I shouldn't have waited so long.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time should be on everyone's reading list.

The Book of Air and Shadows by Michael Gruber:

The Book of Air and Shadows never seems to take itself too seriously, which adds to its enjoyment. Michael Gruber has delivered a novel where he hides universal truths among the treasure hunt.

The result is much more fun than the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Perhaps that's his next novel. Bangkok Tattoo by John Burdett:

You might think Bangkok Tattoo suffers from a sophomore slump, and it does it some ways. While it doesn't live up to the level set by Bangkok 8, it's still an enjoyable book with plenty of wry observations from Sonchai and a wild journey through a world so few of us know. Can you enjoy Bangkok Tattoo without reading Bangkok 8? Probably, although I'd suggest reading Bangkok 8 first, for no other reason than it's a great book on its own that will thrill you with its introduction to Sonchai's world. Any time spent with Sonchai Jitpleecheep is sure to bring a smile, and Bangkok Tattoo surely fits that bill. A Box of Matches by Nicholson Baker: For those readers who can enjoy a novel without much plot but filled with these “aha” moments, then A Box of Matches will satisfy them. Personally, I need more structure and character development in the novels I enjoy, so a lot of this book was like being stuck next to Emmett at a party.

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