Death Gets a Time-Out — Ayelet Waldman

Juggling lunchboxes, piano lessons, and baby-sitters has made Juliet a bit forgetful. Which explains why she very nearly overlooks her best friend's invitation to the big benefit gala. A little makeup and a lot of hair gel and she's all set to play with the grown-ups again.

At the party she spots her old friend Lilly Green--movie star and mother of two--who lets Juliet in on a little secret. Her brother is in jail, accused of killing his father's wife, and Lilly needs some help in clearing his name. More than happy to oblige, Juliet takes off to investigate. But when she discovers that her famous friend may have played a role in the murder, she feels just plain sick. Or could that be morning sickness...again?