May Book: The Hangman's Daughter

From Dad:

I learned my lesson after choosing the last book. This time I am choosing a book I have actually read. The Hangman's Daughter by Oliver Potzsch.

Available in book and CD from SL County library.

Good detective story set in 1600's Germany. Minimal bad language, though a little graphic at times (torture).

Alternate:

Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe. 

One of the best books I have read in a long time. Understandable how it strongly contributed to the Civil War.

April Book: My Name is Asher Lev

The book for April, chosen by Julie, is My Name is Asher Lev by Chaim Potok.

Unfortunately, I have not yet been able to get this book in electronic format from the library, and probably won't be able to for another 12-15 weeks. I cannot find it anywhere else. So, paper is probably going to be the only option for a while.