Are You Ready For Summer?

Summer is here and for some of us that means staying at home, relaxing, and having fun in the sun. But for others, it means taking cross country road trips or taking vacations to exotic locales. And for some, it means finding that special someone for a summer romance.

For ideas about “staycations” or taking a family trip, try one of these books:

The Great American Staycation by Matt Wixon
If you’re on a budget, why not try a staycation? Make the most of your summer by learning the “Staycation Rules” and what you can do to have fun without leaving home.

Educational Travel on a Shoestring by Judith Waite Allee

Here’s a book that will give you practical information on how your kids can become active participants in the planning of your trip and how they can have fun learning while traveling.

The next two books include thrilling travel themes:

Timeline by Michael Crichton

Follow the story of a group of historians who travel back in time to feudal France in 1357 to rescue their elderly professor who unintentionally gets stuck there.

The Tourist by Olen Steinhauer

Here’s a contemporary spy thriller about a CIA special black-ops field agent (called a “Tourist”) whose soul has been tormented by his work. After his last job goes terribly wrong, he tries to move on with his life, but recent developments pull him out of retirement and back into his former role.

And here are some books with heartfelt and inspirational stories of love:

The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks

What would you do if the love of your life had Alzheimer’s? Would you abandon her? Or would you read to her every day from a notebook containing your love story? This is the powerful love story of how Noah will stop at nothing to try to bring back Allie’s memory of their love.

Anyone but You by Jennifer Crusie

Nina Askew is 40 years old and recently divorced. Newly independent and free to do as she wishes, she looks to adopt a puppy and finds Fred, an overweight basset/beagle who unwittingly plays Cupid.

Looking for other great book suggestions? Plan a special trip this summer to The Seattle Public Library! The Summer Reading Program is in full gear, so check out our website for a list of summer reading programs at library locations.