The Spare Room by Helen Garner
Gripping story of woman’s fight with cancer, from the point of view of caregiver. Unusual, funny at times, great observation of characters and effect of the illness on all. ~ Florence
Prom by Laurie Halse Anderson
Laurie Halse Anderson does not disappoint! This book had me hooked and locked. B the end, the main character felt like my BFF. ~Bella
Shadow Tag by Louise Erdich
A well written, depressing story about a doomed marriage. Irene and Gil reminded me of moths drawn to a light that will destroy them. ~ Carolyn
Beauty Queens by Libba Bray
Beauty Queens is truly hilarious. Libba Bray makes you laugh and cry and portrays our very own lives in a new light. ~Cecilia
Tough Customer by Sandra Brown
Her books are “no brainers” but good airplane reading. I found myself engaged with these characters—mother, daughter, estranged father—and how they worked out relationships. ~ Anonymous
The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery
Wonderfully French. Chapters alternate between a precocious 12-year-old girl and a middle-aged homely autodidact who works as a concierge in an apartment building. She lets few people in to her secret intelligence and quick wit. ~ Anonymous 2
What are you reading this summer? Sign up online for our summer reading program for adults — or drop by a branch and fill out a quick review form. For each three books you read and review, we’ll enter you in a drawing for a Kindle. We have 20 Kindles to give away to teen and adult readers this summer!
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