Looking back on the books I read in 2007 with the two Mother Daughter Book Clubs I attend with my daughters, I see it was a banner year for reading books that were listed as favorites by many people in the groups. Here’s a list of the books that created lively discussions, memorable meetings, lasting memories and most of all inspiration to keep reading.

Middle school book club:

• Framed by Frank Cottrell Boyce
• Remember Me to Harold Square by Paula Danziger
• Stolen Voices edited by Zlata Filipovic and Melanie Challenger
• Goose Girl by Shannon Hale
• A Mango Shaped Space by Wendy Maas

High School Book Club

• Millions by Frank Cottrell Boyce
• The Crucible by Arthur Miller
• The Pilot’s Wife by Anita Shreve
• Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
• Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

We’re starting the new year out by reading I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith with the 13 year olds and What’s Eating Gilbert Grape by Peter Hedges 16 year olds. What’s on your list of favorites?