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 by Randy Pausch
The Last Lecture
Published 2008 by Hyperion
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Based on the extraordinary final lecture by Carnegie Mellon University professor Pausch, given after he discovered he had pancreatic cancer, this moving book goes beyond the now-famous lecture to inspire readers to live each day with purpose and joy. Photos.
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 by Kate Braestrup
Here If You Need Me: A True Story
Published 2007 by Little Brown and Company
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Kate Braestrups remarkable journey from grief to faith to happiness is a dramatic, funny, deeply moving, and simply unforgettable story. She shares her uplifting account of finding God through helping others, and reminds readers of the small miracles that occur every day when life and love are restored.Little, Brown and Company
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 by Susan Richards
Chosen Forever: A Memoir
Published 2008 by Soho Press
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When Richards adopted an abused horse rescued by the local SPCA, she didn't know how Lay Me Down's loving nature would touch her heart--and change her life--as she reveals in this sequel to the "New York Times" bestseller, "Chosen by a Horse."
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 by Linda Ellerbee
Take Big Bites: Adventures Around the World and Across the Table
Published 2006 by Berkley Publishing Group
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The celebrated journalist, producer, and bestselling author takes readers on a remarkable culinary journey through "a life lived interestingly, if not especially intelligently." Photos.
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 by Tana French
In the Woods
Published 2007 by Viking Books
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For readers who like their hard-boiled police procedurals with an international flare ("USA Today"), this thriller marks the debut of an astonishing new voice in psychological suspense.
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 by Max Lucado
Cure for the Common Life: Living in Your Sweet Spot
Published 2006 by W Publishing Group
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Bestselling author Max Lucado offers practical tools for exploring and identifying one's own "sweet spot"--a zone or life precinct created by God and meant for exclusive dwelling by an individual.
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 by Howard Buten
When I Was Five I Killed Myself
Published 2000 by Overlook Press
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First published in the U.S. as a young adult novel, Buten's bittersweet portrayal of childhood received wide acclaim. In France, it has come to be considered a modern classic for children and adults alike, with more than a million sold. This is eight-year-old Burton Rembrant's story as written in pencil on the walls of the Quiet Room at a home for disturbed children.
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 by Ken Follett
World Without End
Published 2007 by Dutton Books
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In 1989, Follett astonished the literary world with "The Pillars of the Earth," a sweeping epic novel set in 12th-century England that centered on the building of a cathedral and the hundreds of lives it affected. This sequel takes place in the same town of Kingsbridge, two centuries later.
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 by Bark Editors
Dog Is My Co-Pilot: Great Writers on the World's Oldest Friendship
Published 2003 by Crown Publishers
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 by Jane Haddam
Cheating at Solitaire
Published 2008 by St. Martin's Minotaur
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Former FBI agent Gregor Demarkian, fleeing from his own wedding preparations, is hired to review a case--one that he finds has little evidence and twisted by an out-of-control media--in what may be the most compelling case of his entire career.
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 by Kate Jacobs
The Friday Night Knitting Club
Published 2007 by Putnam Publishing Group
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Juggling the demands of her yarn shop and single-handedly raising a teenage daughter has made Georgia Walker grateful for her Friday Night Knitting Club. And when the unthinkable happens, these women will discover that what theyve created isnt just a knitting club--its a sisterhood.Berkley Publishing Group
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 by Jana Kohl
A Rare Breed of Love: The True Story of Baby and the Mission She Inspired to Help Dogs Everywhere
Published 2008 by Fireside Books
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This true story chronicles the travels of Baby, a three-legged poodle rescued from a puppy mill, who, along with her human, Kohl, aim to raise awareness and help stop animal cruelty. 100 full-color photographs throughout.
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 by Don Piper
90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story of Death & Life
Published 2004 by Revell
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Get a glimpse of heaven On the way home from a conference, Don Piper's car was crushed by a semitruck that crossed into his lane. Medical personnel said he died instantly. While his body lay lifeless inside the ruins of his car, Piper experienced the glories of heaven, awed by its beauty and music. 90 minutes after the wreck, while a minister prayed for him, Piper miraculously returned to life on earth with only the memory of inexpressible heavenly bliss. His faith in God was severely tested as he faced an uncertain and grueling recovery. Now he'd like to share his life-changing story with you. 90 Minutes in Heaven offers a glimpse into a very real dimension of God's reality. It encourages those recovering from serious injuries and those dealing with the loss of a loved one. The experience dramatically changed Piper's life, and it will change yours too. Don Piper is minister of education and single adults at the First Baptist Church in Pasadena, Texas. He has appeared on Christian television and radio programs, writes a weekly newspaper column, and leads conferences and retreats in the United States and abroad. Cecil Murphey has written or coauthored ninety-one books, including his work on the autobiography of Franklin Graham, Rebel with a Cause.
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