Defending Jacob : a novel / William Landay

The best book I've read all year.  Not one but several surprises to jolt the reader.  THE BEST!

Edible stories : a novel in sixteen parts / Mark Kurlansky

A great quick read and proof that food soothes the soul.  A little like "Eat, Pray, Love."

The steamy kitchen cookbook : 101 Asian recipes simple enough for tonight's dinner / Jaden Hair.

Good Asian cooking recipes that are simple to follow.  Tasty!

11/22/63 : a novel / Stephen King

What would yo do if you could go back in time and save JFK--changing the course of history and saving millions?  An enjoyable time travel novel.

Happy cafe. Vol. 1 / Kou Matsuzuki

A "manga-style" authentic Japanese right-to-left format graphic novel.  I liked this story and the drawings.  Recommended!