Under the Overpass
Under the Overpass
Author: Mike Yankoski
Published: April 1, 2005
Read:October 2005
Thoughts: Absolutly amazing story. You can't read this book and not see the world and especially america's homeless in anenlightened light. Mike and friend Sam decided to be homeless for 5 months in 5 american cities. The story of their life over those five months tells you of how hard life on the street is and how america takes (or doesn't) take care of our homeless. 
African Nights
African Nights
Author: Kuki Gallmann
Published: April 1, 2000
Read: September/October 2005
Thoughts: A set of short autobiographical stories of Kuki Gallmann's life in Africa. A great book which seems to capture the life of Africa
Artemis Fowl
Artemis Fowl
Author: Eoin Colfer
Published: May, 3 2002
Read: September 2005
Thoughts: Yes another kids book and another book having to do with magic, can you tell what kind of mood I have been in lately? But overall this is a fun read and I may pick up one of the sequels.
Inkspell
Inkspell
Author: Cornelia Funke
Published: October 1, 2005
Read: September 2005
Thoughts: Somehow, even though this is said to be published Oct1, 2005, I found it in September and just had to get it. This book, along with it's prequel Inkheart, this is quickly becoming one of my favorite fairy tales. Funke brings to life the popular fantasy of being able go into a book. But even fairy tales are never perfect and interesting things can happen when you try to change them.
There's No Toilet Paper on the Road Less Traveled
There's No Toilet Paper on the Road Less Traveld
Author: Doug Lansky(editor)
Published: July 1998
Read: September 2005
Thoughts: Hilarious collection of short travel story. From being a woman with in a land with squat toilets, to visiting a christian amusement park (?), to the never ending joy of cruising the seven seas, this book has stories that all travelers can relate to, and makes you realize that your vacation mabye wasn't that bad. A good, easy and very fun read.
