In recent years I have not read a whole lot of fiction (although Mel Gibson might make the claim that Night falls under this category).

For years, I had gobbled up mystery and suspense novels.  However, I lost my taste for them after the birth of my children.  I just couldn’t get into solving the latest serial killer plot-line any longer. So, I spend much of my time reading a wide variety of non-fiction works.

However, at the recommendation of my good friend, Jeff Richardson (who I was out of contact with for far too long), I recently picked up and subsequently devoured, The Kite Runner.

Khaled Hosseini’s debut novel is an epic tale of love, loss and redemption.  I found myself moved to tears several times as Amir struggled with the guilt of his past and moved forward into a future of hope and reconciliation.  It is a novel that is timeless and inspiring.  I give it my highest recommendation.

Buoyed by that pick I decided to spend the next month reading some novels that might have the same ability to enlighten and transfix.  Here is what I have in the hopper (You can access these books through the links on my sidebar):

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon

The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

Possible Side Effects by Augusten Burroughs

Have any of you read any of these books?  What other works of fiction do I need to take a stab at this month?