The Giver by Lois Lowry This softcover edition I own sits on the shelf, among the others as a used book. It's quite beautiful to look at. I hope one day my son reads it. To my understanding its required reading in many schools, with the dystopian style and conflict brought upon humans. I quite liked the length. It still looks brand new, practically no wear and tear and the spine and cover are quite glossy. There are a few annotations and underlines, barely noticeable. -brr Book Specs: The Giver Author: Lois Lowry Pages: 179 Publisher Random House  Fiction. Copyright 1993.

The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton Frequently known as the coming of age book where required reading and losing your locker combination went hand in hand, almost everyone I knew shed a tear or two from this tale. Enter the "Socs" the rich uppity kids who formed a gang and beat up on "Greasers" whom I always thought were normal and just had a few hard times. Enter dark memes for you whippersnappers, but Ponyboy was the best character ever. He was cool without trying to be, smooth all the time. Then one night...something goes a bit too far. You'll find out. Anyway, you have to have this on your bookshelf. Forever. This softcover copy I purchased second hand. It has bonus material inside, which includes a Q&A with the author. And yes. The book is always better. The movie was pretty good too though. Author: S.E. Hinton (fiction) Publisher: Penguin Group Pages: 180 Copyright: 1995 -brr

A Chocolate Affair by Sheila Copeland Fiction. Sepia Books, 2001, softcover. This book dives into the lives of four successful women of color whom intertwine tales between relationships, dreams, drama, and tears. Their price of fame for the the cost of the significant others in their lives has a cost and so do the choices in their love life. The love developed along the way keep the bond within the book a true testament to friendship. #BookSpine365 -brr