The Book of Tomorrow by Cecelia Ahern

Not on my toppling book pile, but I read it so now I review:

While I have another book by Ahern, I've not yet read it, but I soon will as I truly enjoyed this latest book by her.  The narrator is a snarly 16 year old girl that I found humorous and yearning to be loved.  There was a mystery that kept the reader guessing till the end and Ahern did a good job of tying up all the loose ends.  The book was thoroughly captivating, light but with a depth that made you think: if you knew what would happen tomorrow - would you change it, would you let things play out the way they originally would or would you rather not have a window into your tomorrows.

The Emperor of Ocean Park by Stephen L. Carter

Considering Carter typically writes non-fiction, this was a very well written fictional story.  Though at times I felt that it dragged.  As one reviewer put it (and many agreed) "Those who enjoy a leisurely pace to their suspense...will enjoy it." (Library Journal - Jennifer Baker) There were some cliffhanger moments, but because of the unhurried tempo they often lost their momentum.  Given time to take in this tome, it is a worthwhile read.