What books are now?

Besides the most current releases, the books that tend to interests us the most are the books that are 'now'. The books that relate to current events, or interests. So what are some now books of march, 2008?

Thanks to the new HBO series, John Adams, the book by the same name written by popular historical author David McCullough has become very 'now', along with some of his other related works.

John Adams by David McCullough
1776 by David McCullough

As always, new movies are breathing new life into older books.

Horton Hears a Who by Dr. Seuss
The Spiderwick Chronicles by Holly Black ( http://www.spiderwick.com/)
The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory
(movie: http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/theotherboleyngirl/)

The continued consternation over the Democratic Party's presidential nominee has books about and by Hillary Clinton, and Barack Obama flying off the shelves.
Check out:

Dreams from my Father
The Audacity of Hope
By Barack Obama

and

Living History by Hillary Clinton
A Woman in Charge by Carl Bernstein

Whats coming around the bend? Without a crystal ball, I couldn't tell you much, but look out for books about the economy and capitalism with all the buzz about an economic recession, everyone is going to be watching their bottom line.

Renewed trouble in Tibet could have the Dali Lama's books back on the public's mind.

But we will see whats 'now' next time.

-M