April book

Banker to the Poor by Muhammad Yunus

This is quite a change from what I normally read. I usually favor fantasy, maybe sci-fi, a little romance now and then. This is non-fiction, about a man's battle against poverty in Bangladesh.

I discovered this book from "O" magazine, because Hugh Jackman said he liked this book. I think Hugh Jackman is uber dreamy, so anything he likes must be good, right?

Muhammad Yunnus won a Nobel Peace Prize for his work, so I am quite excited to read about his economic impact.

Uglies, Pretties, Specials, Extras

I just finished reading the third book in the series, and have put the fourth book on hold at the library.

A friend in my ward recommended these books because both her and her daughter loved them. I too enjoyed them, though it was much different then what I thought it would be.

It's about life a couple hundred years from now, where at the age of 16 everyone undergoes cosmetic surgery to make them beautiful. It centers around one character in particular, Tally.

It poses many different points about what society considers "beautiful."

Fablehaven

I discovered these books after reading through the Deseret Books catalog.

This wonderfully magical series is about a preserve set aside so all the magical creatures of the world can live in peace away from the unsuspecting population. The grandchildren of the couple in charge of the preserve are sent there for a couple weeks, and chaos ensues as the children discover the secrets surrounding the area.

It's a fast, easy read, but quite delightful.

Maisie Dobbs

I have fallen in love with this mystery series. One of my co-workers recommended it to me a couple years ago, and the fifth book just came out this year.

It takes place in England after the first World War, so it's interesting to hear a different perspective then an American take on the war.

The author, Jacqueline Winspear, uses such a wonderful writing style, and I find it hard to put the book down, with each book having multiple mysteries included in the story.