Summer Reading Poll: What's the Best Book You've Read So Far This Summer?

Submitted by Linda Stevens on Fri, 07/22/2011 - 8:44am

We've listed some popular titles, but please add your favorite if it's not on the list!

Summer Reading Program 2011

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Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/12/2011 - 5:28am.

"The Magicians" by Lev

"The Magicians" by Lev Grossman--Harry Potter for grownups. The sequel, "The Magician King" was just published, and I'm devouring it now.

Submitted by Linda Stevens on Fri, 08/12/2011 - 7:15am.

Summer Favorites

I keep meaning to read this one -- the description sounds perfect! Thanks for your comment.

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/02/2011 - 9:08pm.

Favorite Summer Book

The Story of Beautiful Girl. Wow!

Submitted by Linda Stevens on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 7:49am.

Summer Favorites

So strange -- I was just holding this book, reading the blurb on the back. Now I have to take it home and read it! Thanks.

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/02/2011 - 11:46am.

the books of elsewhere

This book -the shadows is great. It is the best book ever

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/01/2011 - 12:29pm.

Room

I have read many good book, but "Room" is my very favorite.

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/01/2011 - 10:47am.

SMASH! CRASH!!!!!!! - BY Jon Scieszka

This book is the best book ever because it has trucks crashing!It has trucks!I Like trucks crashing!Ameya Matele!

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/01/2011 - 10:21am.

Stink : Solar System Superhero by Megan McDonald

This is a very intersting book - the best I read this summer. Just like me, Stink does not like it that Pluto is no longer a planet. Pluto should be called a planet, even though small! Avantika Matele

Submitted by Linda Stevens on Mon, 08/01/2011 - 10:00am.

Summer Favorites

What a diverse list of books -- something for everyone! Please keep the recommendations coming in.

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/01/2011 - 8:27am.

favorite book of Larry C. Wilson

"Shades of Grey" by Jasper Fforde.

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 07/31/2011 - 1:25pm.

Sabine Crossing: A Story of Early Texas by Jacquelyn Thompson

This account of the daily struggles and uncertainties of life, blended with the early history of Texas, is one of the best narratives about southeast Texas I've read.

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/30/2011 - 8:41pm.

Favorite summer read

The Sweet By and By written by Todd Johnson has a lovable group of characters dealing with difficult situations we all must face.

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/30/2011 - 6:43pm.

Scumble

My favorite is Scumble by Ingrid Law. It's amazing and the BEST!!!

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/30/2011 - 6:13pm.

summer reading program 2011

my favorite book this summer was probably DRAGONSPELL by Donita Paul

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/30/2011 - 3:50pm.

China Miéville's Kraken. That

China Miéville's Kraken. That book was amazing and it makes me feel foolish for not reading this author's (who has been recommended to me in the past) works sooner.

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/30/2011 - 3:30pm.

Still Alice

Still Alice by Lisa Genova is written by a neuro scientist and tells the story of a woman who has Alzhimer at 50. The book was discussed in Nancy's book discussion group and was very interesting. It has triggered me into research diet and brain health.

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/02/2011 - 11:41am.

More about "Still Alice"

I agree that "Still Alice" was a great read and generated some great discussion at the Barbara Bush Library. It lead me to another book, "Turn of Mind" by Alice LaPlante, which I am reading on my sister's Nook. In this mystery, the prime suspect has Alzheimer's disease, and everyone, including her, is trying to figure out if she killed her best friend or not.

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/29/2011 - 1:56pm.

dork diarys

my faveroite book i;ve read all summer is the dork diarys. it's the bomb digety

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/30/2011 - 6:42pm.

Anonoymous

I've read that book too! It was great. Like a girl version of Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Submitted by Linda Stevens on Fri, 07/29/2011 - 2:17pm.

Summer Favorites

It's also very funny. Thanks for your comment.

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 1:33pm.

Best Book I have read so far..

The summer Trilogy by Jenny Han. I may not be the exact demographic for this set of books (The Summer I Turned Pretty, Summer Isn't the Same Without You, and We'll Always Have Summer, but I absolutely adored them. I would call it a "guilty pleasure", but I am proud to say that I read and enjoyed these young adult fiction books!

Submitted by Linda Stevens on Fri, 07/29/2011 - 9:41am.

Summer Favorites

You are not alone! Young adult novels have become very popular with adults of all ages. Thanks for sharing.

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 8:20am.

Don Quixote by Miguel

Don Quixote by Miguel Cervantes Homicide by David Simon

Submitted by Linda Stevens on Fri, 07/29/2011 - 9:43am.

Summer Favorites

Two great books. I loved the TV show Homicide, as well.

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 8:03am.

The Forgotten Garden by Kate

The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton is an excellent read! My favorite of the summer so far.

Submitted by Linda Stevens on Fri, 07/29/2011 - 9:44am.

Summer Favorites

It sounds intriguing! Thanks for the recommendation.

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/27/2011 - 4:20am.

Lincoln Lawyer, by Michael

Lincoln Lawyer, by Michael Connelly, has been my best read, so far, this summer. A legal thrilller, it was much better than the movie.

Submitted by Linda Stevens on Wed, 07/27/2011 - 11:16am.

Summer Favorites

Michael Connelly is a great writer -- thanks for your comment.

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/25/2011 - 1:07pm.

I am thoroughly enjoying ...

"The Final Confession of Mable Stark", a historical novel presented in an engaging, descriptive (laugh out loud) manner .... Mabel Stark was the first female lion tamer in the U.S. I am reading this slowly, savoring each and every word for each word is important to the story. Five Stars!

Submitted by Linda Stevens on Mon, 07/25/2011 - 7:55pm.