Inkheart by Cornelia Funke

For all who truly love their books and the characters in them, Inkheart answers the question of what would happen if those characters came to life. Meggie has known her life is strange as she travels with her father Mo who repairs old books. She learns that when Mo reads aloud, he brings characters to life. Not only that, she learns she holds the same gift. This gift brings happiness, but also danger and heartache. The trilogy is perfect for those who love books and love an exciting story.