Fun and quirky? How about Bicycle Diaries by David Byrne. Bizarre and disturbing and based on a true story? Take a look E.L. Doctorow's Homer & Langley. Historical fiction is your thing? Lisa See's Shanghai Girls is a rich and moving story. Need a book you won't want to put down even after you've finished it? The Help by Kathryn Stockett is the one for you.

Stop by Raether Library and browse our "new books" area for some great books for the break or for holiday gift giving ideas.