In which she makes use of her MLIS

OK, to get the book suggestions started, here is a list published by the American Library Association:
Notable Books for Adults, 2006
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close is on that one, Emily.

And, just because I'm me, and I like young adult novels:
2006 Best Books for Young Adults
I'm especially intrigued by The Lightning Thief: Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan and Are We There Yet? by David Levithan.

There's also Outstanding Books for the College Bound, though I hasten to point out the subtitle "and Lifelong Learners." That's us, guys! Lifelong learners! The list does recommend Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson, though, which I must say is a pretty intense read.

I've also heard Special Topics in Calamity Physics and Absurdistan bandied about as excellent reads. And The Omnivore's Dilemma is supposed to change the way you eat, or something. Aaand I already suggested Bart Ehrman's Misquoting Jesus once, but once is never enough.

The Prophet

I just used my flashy Barnes & Noble gift card to purchase a copy of The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran. In as much as I'm able to like any philosophy book, this is certainly my favorite. May I persuasively suggest that we read this book for our first month? It's quite short (about 85 pages), and very profound. Any takers?