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Title: Sundays at Tiffany's

Author: James Patterson

Review: This is a very good "chick flick" style book. It's the first I've read from Patterson. It tells the story of Jane, who in my opinion is a little too wishy washy, and her imaginary friend Michael. Michael leaves her when she's 9, only to run into her as an adult. It's a very sweet love story....Check Availability

Title: Writing on my Forehead

Author: Nasifa Haji

Review: I really enjoyed reading this book as it focuses on issues of a Muslim community in the US from a woman's prespective. The main character of the book is trying to balance the conservative, traditional life of a Muslim woman while trying to enjoy and learn about freedom as an American. Family drama, religious beliefs, and values are the main focus of the book. I learned a great deal about what the Muslim culture is about and how being American does not mean one loses the faith of the Muslim culture. ...Check Availability