Summer fiction, anyone?

I just finished an excellent book called Chasing Fireflies, by Charles Martin. If you've not yet read any of his books, it's high time you do. I read his first novel, The Dead Don't Dance, a couple of years ago. That first read and every one since has been a book I simply could not put down. Martin is a master storyteller. His characters are so rich you don't want to say goodbye to them when you get to the end of the book. I really can't say enough about his writing, so do find out for yourself.


The other great fiction book I've read in the last couple of months is this one: Quaker Summer, by Lisa Samson.

I just recently discovered Samson's books and so thoroughly enjoyed her writing that I will be reading everything she writes from here on out. Samson is refreshingly candid and funny-- there were times she had me laughing out loud. Not only that, but this book made me think, too. You can read a review here.

What are your book recommendations? Fiction or non-fiction, I'll take 'em!