Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

by JK Rowling

Really enjoyed much more on its own merits instead of just setting up book 4. V. good.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

by JK Rowling

Another excellent read. Introducing us to scarier things to come.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

by JK Rowling

Easy and fun and foreshadows so much.

Where the wild things are

by Maurice Sendak

Andrew is Max. If ever you want to make Andrew smile read him this book. He loves it and feels so clearly Max's plight in life.

The Tales of the Beedle Bard

by JK Rowling

Just makes me happy to believe for the 20 minutes it takes to read that magic is real.

Nights of Rain and Stars

by Maeve Binchy

Very good. But I prefer the stories that take place in Ireland.

The Whip

by Catherine Cookson

Don't think many characters suffer so much as those in this story. Excellent book, but painful. Really.