Book Pile - Read-a-thon

So these are the books I've come up with to try and read today. I'm already into Snow Flower and the Secret Fan so it's looking good! I'm off to a coffee shop or somewhere to read. I'll check back in later today and see how you are all faring. Good Luck!
Thank you to:

The Novel Word for The Secret Life of Bees
Books. Lists. Life for Snow Flower and the Secret Fan