Okay. I must say this to everyone who has ever enjoyed a novel:

READ Janet Fitch's White Oleander. It is by far the most captivating novel I have ever read; quite honestly, I could not put it down. I read it all in one sitting save for the first chapter, and that's 'cause I had to go to work. It's simply amazing... the writing style is very unique and the characters are as lovable as a teddy bear.