Good Read

I was just reminded of this book that I read over the summer--my sister read it for her book club and gave it to me--I really liked it.
The forum that I am a member of (www.rochestermommies.com)just picked it as their Feb book club book and it made me remember how much I liked it!

Just thought I would pass it on and share!

BTW--since I already read the book for Feb and I don't have enough on my plate ;) could someone recommend a good book for me? Unfortunately, with the baby sucking all of my brain cells, I need a pretty simple beach read :)
The Golden Compass and A Great and Terrible Beauty have both been sitting by my bed w/ no possible finishing date in sight...Just can't seem to get into them--maybe after the baby's here...

Thanks!