Al Capone Movie Version

What if they made a movie of the Al Capone book? Who should be the best actress to play Piper? Why? What about Moose? Why?

Next Book

What do you prefer for our next book? We are going to read a mystery. Hoot maybe. Do you like reading together then working independently, reading together and working in small groups, or reading independently and then working at your own pace?

Help?

So I know that even when we are reading a good book like Al Capone, sometimes its hard to stay focused and keep reading. Especially when you have other things zipping though your mind. What do you do to stay focused? OR what do you think might help?