A good friend called me last week and asked if I could recommend a book.  ”What are you reading right now?” she asked.

In fact, I was in the middle of a book at the time–one that I really liked.

But when I opened my mouth to tell her, the title stuck in my throat.  Could I say it?  Dare I admit the truth?  Feelings of guilt and embarrassment rushed through me.  I had the urge to lie.