Incantation - Alice Hoffman

I've finally decided to read Alice Hoffman, and I am looking forward to more. Great storytelling talent!

I have to say this book was very simple...but beautiful. Based on the Spanish Inquisition, which I knew nothing about, this novel follows the journey of a young girl and her family, her found treasures and horrors in life, and how she rises above the horrors in the end.

Another Teen-Fiction gem.

Three Cups of Tea - Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin

One of the most inspirational and practical books ever. Very similar to Ghost Rider in a very real - but not just because it is a true story - sort of way. Something rare in this day and age.

It's the story of mountaineer, Greg Mortenson, and his venture to rid Northern Pakistan and Afghanistan of terrorism by building schools and educating the children of the area.

What an adventure! Greg Mortenson is a hero. Sounds trite, but it's not - he's the real McCoy, and what he accomplishes is miraculous.

Read it! But don't expect a page-turner -it takes work to get through. It will make you believe that anything is possible.