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Best Books for Summer 2026, According to Houston's Independent Bookstores
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (792+ words) Houstonia Magazine 329 NE Couch Street, Suite 200 Portland, OR 97232 By Holly Beretto Illustrations by Curt Merlo June 12, 2026 Published in the Summer 2026 issue of Houstonia Magazine Relaxing on the beach. Lounging by the pool. Taking in cool mountain air. For many, those…...
Summer Reads, Rapid Readalikes, and More News for Library Workers
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (167+ words) Learn about this summer's best books from The New York Times, Amazon, Barnes&Noble, and more. Plus, poppin' readalikes. View All posts by Katie Mc Lain Horner Welcome back, library friends. Today, we're all about the books'new releases, summer picks,…...
Escape into Fantasy for the Summer with the Leatherby Libraries - Escape for the Summer Book Display
15+ hour, 59+ min ago (387+ words) This summer's book display focuses on fictional works and their power to spark imagination and provide an escape from reality. Browse the collection of fantastical stories on display and pick up a new book to enjoy this summer with friends,…...
Summer Reading Club for Children, Young Adults
10+ hour, 32+ min ago (332+ words) Get ready for a season of fun books and adventures with our summer Reading Club for children and young adults! Registration begins June 15 at 10: 00 AM. Age Groups: Preschool (Ages 2-5 not in Kindergarten): Read to Me Club. Elementary (Kindergarten " Grade 5): Summer…...
Stanford Law School's 2026 Summer Faculty Reading List
13+ hour, 17+ min ago (365+ words) Looking for a good book or two to dig into during the summer? The Stanford Law School Faculty Summer Reading List offers up some of our professors" favorite reads. This year I (way too belatedly) discovered Ann Patchett and devoured…...
Video: 4 Book Recommendations for Father's Day
13+ hour, 17+ min ago (20+ words) The New York Times new video loaded: 4 Book Recommendations for Father's Day...
Free books available for Florida students ahead of summer season
14+ hour, 41+ min ago (119+ words) GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A free literacy program is encouraging eligible families to apply by July 12 to ensure their children get 9 free books and reading activities by the end of summer. The Florida program, New World Reading, is designed to support…...
SLO County libraries invite you to take the Summer Reading Challenge
21+ hour, 13+ min ago (177+ words) Long days and a slower pace make summers the ideal reading season, and the SLO County libraries are ready to fill your book bag with material sure to entertain and educate. Our weekly Events Wire newsletter is your guide to…...
The 36 best new books of summer
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (1234+ words) From buzzy fiction to memoirs and everything in between, here are 36 hot new reads Browse the Globe 100 book archive Daughters of the Sun and Moon, Lisa See (Scribner, June) Known for book-club friendly, deeply researched historical fiction that foregrounds the…...
Five books to kick off summer reading
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (83+ words) MINNEAPOLIS " It's not quite beach time but it's never too early to break out the beach reads. Whether you're heading to the cabin, a hammock or a lake with unusually warm water, we have some suggestions for you, including a…...