Whether you are lazing by the pool or passing time at the airport, summer is a great time to get lost in a good book. Deborah Taylor of the Enoch Pratt Free Library shares selections that appeal to adults--thrillers, memoirs, and more. And Jamie Watson of the Baltimore County Public Library has ideas for books to catch the interest of children, teens, and reluctant readers.
Deborah's list (for adult readers):
Sherman Alexie, You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me: A Memoir
Jessica B. Harris, My Soul Looks Back
Kevin Hart, I Can’t Make This Up: Life Lessons
Paula Hawkins, Into the Water
John Grisham, Camino Island
Elin Hilderbrand, The Identicals
Imbolo Mbue, Behold the Dreamers
Angie Thomas, The Hate U Give
Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
Jamie's picks for kids:
Marthe Jocelyn, Sam Sorts
Mac Barnett, Triangle
Corinna Luyken, The Book of Mistakes
Dan Gemeinhart, Scar Island
Lindsay Eagar, Hour of the Bees
Kelly Barnhill, The Girl Who Drank the Moon
Becky Albertalli, The Upside of Unrequited
Jonathan Cook, Ultimate Fidget Spinner Guide
Karina Garcia, Karina Garcia's DIY Slime : 15 Cool, Easy, Borax-free Recipes
