What are we Reading?
STAFF PICKS FOR SUMMER READING
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Pirkko’s Summer Reading List |
That Old Cape Magic by Richard Russo - This is the latest in paperback by master storyteller Richard Russo. Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson - an great choice for lovers of Guernsey! A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini - From the author of the Kite Runner, this is set in Afghanistan and tells the intertwining stories of two women. Still Alice by Lisa Genova - an unforgettable read and heartbreaking insight through the eyes of a woman suffering from early-onset Alzheimer's disease. South of Broad by Pat Conroy - for anyone who appreciates a literary treat, this book has beautiful usage of the english language, a good story line, and is a very enjoyable read. |
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Jeanna's Hot Weather Favorites |
Moloka'i by Alan Brennert - this is the book I have been recommending to everyone lately. A very memorable and enjoyable read. Me Talk Pretty One Day - it's easy to pick up and put down, and is a fun and humorous read. I'll Never be French (no matter what I do) - who doesn't want to read an escapist book set in France? It's like a trip to France in a book! The Book of Awesome - the title pretty much covers it. It's awesome! seriously! Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie - this book is like Fantasy for people who don't normally read Fantasy books. It's a fun summer mystery. |
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Erika's Beach Reads |
Graceling by Kristin Cashore - this is a teen book but an enjoyable fantasy read for adults as well The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - if you haven't read it yet (why NOT????) you had better hurry because book 3 comes out August 24. And there has never been a better time than now - The Hunger Games just came out in Paperback! Beyond Belfast by Will Ferguson & An Irish Country Doctor by Patrick Taylor - read my review in July/August edition of Synergy Magazine! http://www.synergymag.ca/armchair-travels-in-ireland-a-review-of-a-few-wee-books/ Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert - recently made into a movie with Julia Roberts, this book follows a young woman's journey of discovery and trip through Italy, India and Indonesia |
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Kai's Cool Bedtime Stories |
Night Night Little Pookie by Sandra Boynton - Little Pookie is a little pig with a great attitude. There is a Hair in My Dirt by Gary Larsson - this book by the cartoonist who did The Far Side makes my parents laught when they are reading it, and has a lot of great info about biology.
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Jason's Sunny Day Books |
Happiness by Will Ferguson - I read this with my wife on a road trip and we both laughed the whole trip. Spanish Fly by Will Ferguson - This one is about a road trip! Life of Pi by Yann Martel - this is one of my favourite reads of all times and a great summer book.
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Isabel's Road Trip Picks |
The Night Fairy - exciting and adventurous read for girls aged 7-10 The Muppets Graphic Novel - it's THE MUPPETS! Memoirs of a Goldfish - great picture book |
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