Summer Reading Recommendations 1

It’s been a BUSY July . . . and with everything going on, I haven’t had time to read!!! So here are a few suggestions of books from our first Worthwhile Reads blogs (2020 & 2021) that you may not have read yet . . .

If you like historical fiction and drama, these were my favorites:

“This Tender Land” by William Kent Krueger
The plot involves 4 orphans who run away from a terrible situation and
create a bond of friendship amid many hardships. The setting is during
the Depression. I can’t recommend this novel enough!!!

“The Four Winds” by Kristin Hannah
This is another novel set in the Great Depression, but involves a woman
trying to survive and protect her family. I cried so many times while reading
this book!

“West With Giraffes” by Lynda Rutledge
Enjoy a wonderful story about the trip 2 giraffes take across the country
in 1938, to their new home in San Diego, California. This book had great
characters and is based on a true story.

Mystery/Thriller lovers should check-out these novels:


“The Girl from Widow Hills” by Megan Miranda
As a child, Arden Maynor was swept away in a storm and not found for
days. The story made nation-wide news. 20 years later, she has finally
found anonymity when publicity finds her again . . .


“The Last Thing He Told Me” by Laura Dave
Hannah Hall’s husband disappears under suspicious circumstances, but
smuggles her a mysterious note before he leaves. If you like twists and
turns, this book had many!

Memoirs:


“Greenlights” by Matthew McConaughy
This book is one of the best autobiographies I have ever read! The stories
are genuine and range from really humorous to very reflective and
profound. It’s a book about making the most of your life!

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Graphic for the Fall Into Reading Challenge running October 1st through October 31st.

Visit the StoryWalk at Lakeview Park to experience a brand new story every six weeks. Library staff select a children’s book to go with the seasons or upcoming events. The current book is “Rosie’s Wild Ride” by Paige Murray and Kristen Humphrey.

Book cover of "Rosie's Wild Ride" by Paige Murray.