I have never read Bujold, and I need to! I would love to see that Vorkosigan reading list. Or would the other series be better to start with? Also people keep reccing FMA at me so it's on my list to give a try sometime.

Also, you know my love for Sunshine but I also love D'Aulaire's Greek Myths (I read my copy to pieces and bought my own hardback as an adult) and the Sherman Alexie! I heard Alexie speak at a librarian conference last year and he was awesome, btw. If you ever have the chance to see him in person, take it.