Bookshelf: Your Fresh-Picked Summer Reading List
We can’t say it enough: The only thing better than breezy afternoons and twilight-drenched evenings is throwing a good book into the mix. The staff at the Kirtland Public Library has recommended these picks for your summer reading list. Our thanks to Jane Carle, Director; Gina Barkett, Assistant Director; Chris Petruccio, Adult Librarian; Pam Spangler, Children’s Librarian and Nikki Allen, Children’s Librarian.
The library is located at 9267 Chillicothe Road in Kirtland. You can reach the staff at 440-256-7323 or kirtland.lib.oh.us.
That Summer
By Jennifer Weiner
Daisy and Diana meet virtually when their emails cross, then strike up a friendship in real life. But was the email mix-up as innocent as it seemed at first glance? This take on female friendship and the #MeToo movement sweeps across the years.
Sun Kissed
By Kasie West
Avery and her family are spending the summer at a camp reminiscent of the movie, “Dirty Dancing,” where the family campers and the staff are not to mingle. And much like in the movie, they do mingle! Brooks and Avery both have an interest in music, which blossoms into an interest in each other. This teen author is very popular with all ages at the library.
Just My Luck
By Adele Parks
For anyone who has dreamed of winning the lottery, this story will make you think twice about ever buying another ticket. Money can bring out the worst in people, even those you thought you knew best.
A Sky Painted Gold
By Laura Woods
It’s the summer of 1929 when Lou Trevelyan, a small-town girl with dreams of becoming a writer, is swept into a whirlwind of parties, glamour and secrets after meeting the wealthy, enigmatic Cardew siblings. Lou struggles to keep true to herself as she falls deeper into high society and begins a forbidden romance with Robert Cardew himself.
Million Dollar Demon
By Kim Harrison
Rachel Morgan, Cincinnati’s resident Witch/Demon/Private Eye continues to get no rest in her city, as a new Master Vampire by the name of Constance wants Rachel out to establish her rule. Ever since Rachel found a way to save the souls of vampires, the old undead’s longtime ascendancy has been broken and now Constance sees eliminating Rachel as the key to consolidating her own power. (Book 15 in Harrison’s long-running Hollows series.)
Six of Crows
By Leigh Bardugo
Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams, but he can’t pull it off alone. Kaz’s crew is the only thing that might stand between the world and destruction —if they don’t kill each other first.
