Get Your Boov Groove On

If you ever find yourself wanting something really funny to read, as a pick me up, or simply because you are in the mood to laugh-out-loud, consider The True Meaning of Smekday. With parts that are reminiscent of both The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, it is hard to keep a straight face. The protagonist, Tip, an eleven year old girl, is on a road trip to Florida, with the company of a cat named Pig, and an alien named J. Lo. Did I mention that the year is 2013, and aliens have invaded? While everyone in the United States is being herded towards a reservation in Florida, much hilarity ensues involving learning to drive, scavenging for food, and dealing with the alien overlord. Though this book is part of the children’s collection, adults will find it just as entertaining. Also check out the Smekday website.