7. For They Shall Be Comforted: Grieving the Loss of a Child by Camille Call Whiting

I really liked this book, maybe because this lady went through a very similar experience to mine and it was nice to know that I'm not crazy. I felt like I was led to this book. Several times at the library before I lost the baby, I saw this book and almost checked it out, but then stopped and said to myself, "Why would I read this book? I haven't lost a child." Well, after I had lost a child I remembered this book and looked it up at the library. It has been a real comfort to know that I'm not alone in some of the thoughts and feelings I've had. It also had some good suggestions on grieving and working through grief and how others can help. It was very honest and candid and I appreciated reading it.

6. An Assembly Such As This: A Novel of Fitzwilliam Darcy, Gentleman by Pamela Aidan

This is the first in a 3 book series telling Pride and Prejudice from Darcy's point of view. It covers the time from the beginning of the book to when Darcy returns to London after the ball at Netherfield. This is actually the second or third time I've read it, I can't remember. But obviously I like it. The thing I like most about it is that Darcy is a nice guy. He has his flaws but not any moral ones, which is how I would like it to be. I also like the other characters she has added to flesh out the story and her portrayal of the other existing characters like Colonel Fitzwilliam and Bingley. It is a little long sometimes but it has been fun reading it while I walk and listen to my ipod. It is clearly a light read. Anyone who really likes Pride and Prejudice will probably enjoy this novel.

5. Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Jane Austen and Ben H. Winters

This book took me a really long time to read. It is kind of like Jane Austen meets Jules Verne. It definitely was less violent than Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, but only slightly. I couldn't quite put it down because I had to find out how they would follow the Austen story and still incorporate the sea monsters. The dedication to the book reads, "This book is dedicated to my parents--lovers of great literature and great silliness." That pretty much sums up the book, great literature mixed with great silliness.