Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

I never would have thought that reading about a train circus set in the depression era could be so interesting to read.

Make no mistake; this novel is a work of fiction. However, in the author’s notes a lot of the anecdotes in the story were based upon real events.

Sara Gruen does an excellent job of bring not only the people to life, but also the key animals of the story.

I actually read this back in December, but this is easily my favorite book for all of 2008. Noting was as engrossing and overall enjoyable as this book. Do yourself a favor and check it out.