It’s only February, but amidst the chilly winter days I am already searching for hints of the approaching spring. With Easter falling in March this year and the days getting longer, I am reminded of how spring represents a season of rebirth and rejuvenation --- and it’s something I look forward to every year. But with some brisk days still ahead of us, here are some titles to get you through them.

Well, I got a lot of mail last week from people who were chastising me about not having a book for the car when I was stuck in traffic. I realize now that just as we have backup LightWedges in the car to ensure that passengers can read in the dark, I need to stash books into the map pockets to ensure there are backup books available. My new slogan: "I will not be caught without a book again." As I say this I point my finger like those old Smokey Bear (Internet Trivia of the Day: Note why he's not Smokey the Bear here.) ads where he talks about how YOU can prevent forest fires.