Teaser Tuesday

I am working on a family post, but it should be ready for tomorrow.  Until then I will post the Teaser Tuesday. http://shouldbereading.wordpress.com/

The rules for Teaser Tuesday, hosted by Miz B of Should Be Reading, are simple:

1. Grab your current read
2. Open to a random page
3. Share two "teaser" sentences from that page (without spoiling the book)
4. Include the title and author so others can find the book if they enjoyed your teaser

This week's teaser:


"An unmistakable look of pride as he watched his daughter brought an answering tightening somewhere in the region of Joan's heart. She swallowed, her throat dry. Fathers and daughters always got to her."

Virginia Smith. Stuck in the Middle (Sister-to-Sister, Book 1) (Kindle Locations 80-81). Kindle Edition.

Now on a separate note, I need to think of one  or more books that I believe have been influential to the world.  The library would like a display of staff picks. I look forward to seeing what books have been influential to the staff at the library.


What book do you believe has been influential to the world?