Enon by Paul Harding This is the story of a father, Charlie Crosby, who has to come to terms with the death of his daughter and the end of his marriage. Charlie is lost in "what could of been" and starts drinking and taking drugs to cope or just forget.
I thought this was a beautifully written book. You feel his grief and at times you just want to shake him. This is not a feel good book but it is one I would recommend.
All These Things I've Done by Gabrielle Zevin This is a story of choices; the right one is not always the easy one. The year is 2083 and 16 year old Anya's dad is the head of Balanchine Mafia. He deals in the illegal sale of chocolate and coffee. After her parents are killed Anya is sent to live with her 80 year old grandmother. She is determined to keep her brother and sister out of the life they grew up in but fate it seems has other ideas. She is falsely accused of trying to kill her ex-boyfriend and the people she is running away from may be the only ones who can save her. I loved this book. The idea that the two things I just gotta have are illegal intrigued me. Anya is strong but conflicted and at times might seem a little to good but that doesn't keep you from caring about her and hoping she chooses the right path.
Enon by Paul Harding
