Summer Series

No more teachers no more books....hey, wait a minute, let's not get carried away.  Summer is the perfect time to pick up that book just because you like the cover, because someone told you it was good, because you have time to sit back and just read for fun.  Remember reading for fun?

Sometimes the best books are the ones you find by accident.  Barefoot: a novel by Elin Hilderbrand is one such story.  Connecticut housewife Vicki, diagnosed with lung cancer, has packed up her two kids for a chemo-commuting summer at the family's Nantucket cabin.  Vicki brings along with her two other women that have there own baggage.  The three women are noticed by Josh Flynn, a creative writing student that can smell a story in the air and quickly inserts himself into the drama that unfolds. 

Summer People by Brian Groh is a quick read that puts you into the world of social privilege, but fills you with a great story of friendship and compassion.  A debut novel, a light read that's perfect for poolside.

Sweet-and-sour summer is part of the series Dish by Diane Muldrow.  This young adult series combines friendships, cooking, talking...what else is there?  Short books, all with an underlyling culinary tie that brings characters and drama together on one menu. 


The Floor of the Sky by Pamela Carter Joern depicts four generations of Nebraska ranchers packed into 250 pages that will have you wanting more.  Lila is a pregnant teenager spending the summer at her grandmother Toby's Nebraska ranch. Toby has problems of her own, Toby is trying to save her ranch from foreclosure while dealing with her sanctimonious sister Gertie.  What begins as a summer visit opens up Lila to family secrets and generations of turmoil that can only be felt by those people whose very existence, and life depends on the land around them.  A gritty novel that would make a great movie.

Cabin pressure: one man's futile attempt to recapture his youth at summer camp  by Josh Wolk is available as a book on CD.  Reminicent of an Adam Sandler movie, Josh find himself faced with the ultimate step into adulthood - marraige.  He returns to the summer camp of his youth before walking down the aisle. But while his beloved campgrounds have remained the same, Wolk finds that he has grown out of touch.  What's worse is that he's still intimidated by supermacho co-counselor Mitch.  If summer camp brings back memories of wedgies and misquito bites then join with Josh Wolk and share the memories.

Front Porch Tales by Philip Gulley invites you to sit and just enjoy the front porch of life.  Lift your spirits and share in the warm and inspirational stories that help you put some perspective on what is really important in your life.  A nice, relaxing read.  Where's my iced tea?

Sure there's always work to be done but even young readers can relax and have fun with Mr. Putter & Tabby Paint the Porch by Cynthia Rylant. Everything is ready to go.  The drop cloths are laid, the paint has been stirred, but when a squirrel gets curious, the resulting chaos is worth a few laughs, especially if you're not the one cleaning up. This is one of the books located in our Beginning Readers section in the Children's Department.  Look for the red sticker on the book spine that says "Reader". 

Remember, the library has a summer reading program for those ages 4 through 104.  Visit our online registration page or our Youth Services page for more information.