The Lady and the Monk

Pico Iyer goes to Japan in order to learn more about Zen Buddhism and the Japanese culture. As he spends one year in Japan he learns more about Buddhism and also finds his new love Sachiko, who is already married. The journey of Iyer is very slow-paced but it is a good book to read if you want to spend a peaceful afternoon by yourself.

-Kelly

Eat, Pray, Love

Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert is an account of the author's journey to rediscover the true meaning of happiness. Elizabeth has it all, a job she enjoys doing, a devoted husband, and a new house. But why can't she stop crying? Elizabeth then gives up everything to travel to Europe and discover herself. There, she finds spiritual enlightenment, delicious food, and love for herself and others.

-Belinda

Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

I really enjoyed reading The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, by Ann Brashares. It is an entertaining story about a mysterious pair of jeans that travel across the world between friends. These jeans magically fit all four friends, even though it seems impossible because of their different body types. This book was enjoyable and easy to read, especially because I wanted to continue reading to find out how it ended. I highly recommend this book to everyone, especially for those looking for a good book to read during the summer.

-Michelle

I read The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants recently. It was about four girls who shared a pair of magical pants which fitted all of them. The pants travel as the girls take turns to wear them and send them to each other. Ann Brashares tells the reader what happens with the girls while they have the pants. I like the book because its easy and fun. It's a book you would read in your free time.

-Kyra