summer reading program
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Summer reading: Reviews from readers at the Central Library
Once by Cameron Dokey An intricate collection of fairy tales that leave you questioning how the ones you grew up with could be true. A wonderful writer who helps give a second childhood. ~ Autumn Dropped Names by Frank Langella This guy’s first book? Wow! Great insight to some very famous people told with insight and… Continue reading
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Summer Reading: More Reviews from Ballard Readers
The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien O’Brien is drafted to go to war and he changes from an innocent adolescent to a war-hardened veteran. ~ Amy To Be Sung Underwater by Tom McNeal This story dealt with coming of age and the main crossroads that change a life. It made me think about love, loyalty and family, and… Continue reading
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Summer Reading: Reviews from Rainier Beach Readers
Identity: Your Passport to Success by Stedman Graham It’s Chicken Soup for the Soul meets a motivational roadmap. The concepts are all familiar but presented in a compelling way. ~Arleen House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer This futuristic sci-fi novel will enthrall audiences of most ages. Matt, the young clone of the wealthiest, most… Continue reading
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Summer reading: Reviews from readers at our Southwest branch
Feed by Mira Grant Loved it!!! Couldn’t put it down. The zombies are here to stay. Bloggers saved the day and are here to stay also. A sci-fi with drama and action. ~ Trudy The Half-stitched Amish Quilting Club by Wanda E. Brunstetter This book really brings together an odd assortment of characters. You are… Continue reading
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Summer reading: Book suggestions from readers at our International District/Chinatown branch
美语录，听其言也：乔志高 著 这是了解美国文化的一本好书。不仅介绍语言，更介绍了背景知识及中美文化差异。文笔老道犀利，为语言学习者的优良参考书。 大冰河： 乔良 著 乔良 是一位优秀的军旅作家。他的这本小说集从不同的角度反映了当代军人的风采。尤其是“大冰河”这篇中篇小说， 通过一次救灾，显示的不仅是军人的力量，更显示了他们的情怀和勇于牺牲。 Continue reading