My 13 year old daughter told me Jules Verne is one of her favorite authors now, so I had to finally some of his best known works. Around the World in Eighty Days is a slim book that's a quick read, full of action and interesting characters. The end is gripping and you'll find yourself cheering on the protagonists.

Jules Verne uses this book to describe some very interesting things happening around the world at the time, from buffalo herds, to opium dens, Mormon conflicts with the US government and deadly Hindu religious rituals. It's not a super deep book full of massive character development, but it is an interesting and fun journey.

If you haven't read the book, I'd definitely recommend it.