Where'd You Go, Bernadette? by Maria Semple

This was just the most delightful and engaging book I have read in a long time. I really didn't know much about it, but saw it on the 7 day book shelf at the Library the day before a snow storm was predicted. Knowing I'd have lots of time to read, I picked it up and was instantly engrossed after just a few pages.
Bee, a 15 year old girl and the daughter of Bernadette and her super tech hero husband Elgin, is a bright and talented girl who asks for a trip to Antarctica after achieving all A's on her report card. Bernadette did tell her she could have whatever she wanted if she attained that goal. A trip to Antarctica is not really what Bernadette expected, however.
We learn about Bernadette's past - successes, paranoias and idiosyncrasies through a series of letters, emails, police reports, handwritten exchanges and more.  The writing is fast, furious and funny.
It's really a fabulous read. I highly recommend it! I found out after reading it that Maria Semple is one of the screenwriters of the show Arrested Development and has also written for Beverly Hills 90210 and Mad About You.