A Walk to Remember

A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks is an older book, but it is one of my favorites (by my favorite author: Nicholas Sparks!)  I have read this book and watched to movie more times than I can count.

The story line to A Walk To Remember follows: In 1958, Landon Carter is a teenager who spends most of his time hanging out with his friends and trying hard to ignore the impending responsibilities of adulthood. Then Landon gets roped into acting the lead in the Christmas play opposite the most renowned goody two-shoes in town: Jamie Sullivan. Against his best intentions and the taunts of his buddies, Landon finds himself falling for Jamie and learning some central lessons in life.

This is sure to bring a tear to the eye of readers. As the author suggests, “first you’ll smile, then you’ll cry”. You might also check out the movie of the same title, which was based off of this book.

The Reading Promise: My Father and the Books We Shared, by Alice Ozma

Alice and her father, a beloved elementary school librarian, have shared a love of reading together since before she can remember.  One night, during Alice’s fourth grade year, she and her dad make a pact to read together every night for 100 consecutive nights.  While celebrating over pancakes upon reaching their goal, they decide to keep ”the Streak” going for as many nights as they possibly can.  Thus begins an evening ritual that last until Alice enters college– 3,218 nights!

Alice tells of her relationship with her somewhat eccentric father through the tales of shared books. From learning to ride a bike to their shared love of spiders and thunderstorms, this lighthearted, loving memoir of a girl and her father promises a great read!

–Penny