The start of a new series, gotta love it! Although I will admit I was at first skeptical of Divergent because reviewers continuously referred to it as the next Hunger Games which is a pretty high expectation to live up to. (By the way, if you haven't read the Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne Collins then you really should!) Veronica Roth makes her debut with this novel, the first in a new series, which is exciting since I know there will be more to come. If you enjoy dystopias with a little romance thrown in then you will definitely enjoy this book.
This debut novel for Autumn Cornwell takes you on a whirlwind tour of Malaysia, Cambodia, and Laos. It follows the summer vacation of a young girl who is reluctant to even be on vacation in the first place. Vassar Spore finds herself dragged halfway across the world by an unlikely birthday present from her eccentric grandmother, a plane ticket to Singapore and an all expenses paid vacation. Throw a list making planner of a 16 year old together with a live in the moment or "LIMing" grandmother and you've got a hilarious adventure about growing up and realizing what life is really all about.
This is the first romance novel I've ever read, sure I've read novels with romance in them before but never from the romance section, it took some courage for me to actually step into that section in the store since I generally avoid it for all intents and purposes. I've noticed that, just like all other genres of novels, romance is currently banking in on the vampire craze that is sweeping the general public. Since I like to read things that are a bit more fantastical Jeanine Frost's Halfway to the Grave was a good pick, thanks to Lauren for the recommendation.
One of the hazards of working at Chapters is you see what other people are buying and want to read those books too, that is the case with this book. I served a customer purchasing Elfland and unfortunately for me she bought the last copy in the store so I had to order one but it was well worth the wait! If you enjoy majestic worlds filled with fey creatures and mysterious evil forces lurking behind closed doors then I would recommend picking up a copy for yourself. (Not to mention a bit of romance for those of us softies) 
Are you a history buff? Do you enjoy watching CSI?? Then this is the book for you. Following the medical examiner's office in New York city during the Roaring Twenties and the Depression, you see the development of forensic science as a respected field. Deborah Blum closely examines the careers of New York City's first chief medical examiner Charles Norris and his toxicologist Alexander Gettler, both pioneers of their time.
A customer recently went through my cash at Chapters and purchased this book, just then a light bulb went off in my head: Ding! I loved watching her reality TV show Kell on Earth maybe I should pick up her book? Later that day during my break I read the first chapter: Are You There, Babe? It's Me, Your Soul. and was instantly hooked. Even if you're not entering into a career in the fashion industry or PR Kelly Cutrone gives great advice on how to enter into the world as a strong woman and be successful.