The Hour I First Believed, Wally Lamb

I love Wally Lamb and count She's Come Undone as one of the few novels I've read several times. Lots of Lamb lovers didn't like this new one - but it's the best and most relatable thing I've read in a long while. It does meander a little, and the interjected personal politics are blatant, but I was more than happy to take the scenic route to see all these pieces come together. A thoughtful journey on God and meaning. (+)

Twilight, Stephenie Meyer

Fun and easy read - although I'm not sure I agree with the mania these books unleashed. A fun storyline, but fairly plain from a literary point of view. Not that it matters - I'll read all of them in the series for sure. (+)