Death, Despair and Dolphins

A Ring of Endless Light by Madeleine L'Engle would be an excellent read when depressed. Assuming, that is, that one did not give in to despair before the uplifting end. Some interesting conceptualizing about death, great wodges of humour, fun dolphins, and likeable characters were enough to keep me reading. Well that and a couple of boxes of tissues.

Looked at Armageddon Summer by Jane Yolen and Bruce Coville. Looks like an excellent book, just not what I'm in the mood for at the moment. Just a little too much reality and not enough magic for my current state of mind.