On Twitter you would post a tweet of 140 characters (not words, but characters). Give us 140 characters about a book that you love.

Lyn
THE STAND by Stephen King, scary as ever, & more relevent. Like watching the news a couple of weeks ago, I don't know whether to reread it or turn away.

Linda Wagner
The restoration of mother/children through granddaughter; the brainstorm of a young college student for older people; the love between granddaught/grandmother and friendship with college student. Reconciliation. LEOTA'S GARDEN by France Rivers

Tami
JANTSEN'S GIFT by Aimee Cope --- Takes you out of your comfort zone to place you in a better place, spiritually and mentally. A must read!

Bob Wigdor
THE SECRET SPEECH: Almost as excellent as CHILD 44.

Jeanie
THE HELP by Kathryn Stockett. Can't figure out why it's not on every bestseller list. It is great. Read it!

Sally Gawne
Finished THE CRADLE by Patrick Somerville. What a wonderful literary book about a search of an old cradle and families. Book Club loved it

Mary Ferwerda
THE FOREST LOVER by Vreeland is one of those books that will remain with you forever. Some small reminder during a day, or a word familiar to the book will take you to the world of Emily Carr.

Rosalie Sambuco
THE SOBS OF AUTUMN'S VIOLINS by A. R. Homer. A wonderful story of WW II. This story is about D-Day and the 2 weeks preceeding it. The title is part of the poem read over Paris radios when the Allies were landing.

Lindanataya
What are you talking about? What do you mean "characters'? Characters in a book or scribble-scrabble? You know, some of us have just about had it with this new junk technology. Is the world a better place? Darwin had it wrong; It's devolution not evolution. I'll look at the stars.

MsAnnie
I think I'd like to spend the summer with Harry Potter, Hagrid, Hermonie, and company. What better companions for lazy, long summer days?

Kathy K.
I'm too wordy for only 140 characters, lol.

Mary Q.
BELONG TO ME, the sequel to LOVE WALKED IN, is what I call the perfect book! Eagerly awaiting the next Marisa de los Santos book!

Geri Dosalua
Just finished DRAGON RIDER by Cornelia Funke. Delightful audio book fantasy. Perfect for kids just getting into that genre.

Jeannie
Have never done this and not sure what you are talking about. Characters?????

Patty M.
My favorite book at this time is SCHOOL OF ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS. the stories were wondrous, the food descriptions were amazing and I loved the idea of the restaurant. Dining there would be like visiting a restful peaceful and delicious spa.

Beth Cummings
I just read Geraldine Brooks's novel, PEOPLE OF THE BOOK. I found it fascinating and educational --- plus fun to read. Our book group loved it.

Jane
THE RICH PART OF LIFE --- LOVE LOVE LOVE this book. If you take a chance on one book this year, let it be this one. I hear there's to be a movie -- can't wait!

Eileen Quinn Knight, Ph.D.
BROOKLYN by Toibin OMG LOL it was fun to read as a native NYer. Control issues, Church issues, family issues all embedded.

Jeanie
THE HELP by Kathryn Stockett. Read it and you will rethink the turbulent Civil Rights movement. It gives the viewpoint of the domestic help and the society ladies of the times. It is both humerous and thought provoking.

Lee C.
A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO CONSTRUCTING THE UNIVERSE by Michael S. Schneider reveals how the shapes of numbers 1 - 10 recur in nature, art, and ritual.

Jean
I loved THE HELP by Kathryn Stockett. A book you can't put down!

Jan Kanowtiz
LIFE WITHOUT SUMMER by Lynne Griffin is a novel about two women who lose daughters in very different circumstances and how they deal with their loss.

Julie Daniel
Must read: THE HELP. A great book that you will remember for a long time.

Linda
ADAM --- like two books in one. Abductions, abuse, murders, news paper updates. A certain eye opener. A very sobering and truthful ending. One of Dekker's best.

Lois Cairl
WOLD TOTEM by Jaing Rong will leave you with an understanding of the Mongols of the past and the China of the future. Total fascination as though you are living through it.

Linda M. Johnson
THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO: Dante falsely imprisoned. Father dies. Fiancé forsakes. Wealthy prisoner schools. Escapes to fortune and revenge. Enchants and avenges enemies. Torn loyalties.

MH in Georgia
I just finished THE STORY OF EDGAR SAWTELLE by David Wroblewski. It was the best book I've read so far this year. The first 30 pages are slow going, but after that, it is hard to put down. I missed the obvious connection to Hamlet until the end, but the story is wonderful without that connection.