Recommendation written by Isabella Dunkley This exciting sci-fi/fantasy is great for ages 12+. I've read it twice and I own the rest of this trilogy. It's about a girl named Eva Nine who journeys across Orbona looking for other humans on this strange alien-infested Earth. Filled with friendship, adventure, and love for the natural world, … Continue reading For science fiction or fantasy fans: The Search for Wandla by Tony Diterlizzi
For mystery fans: Masie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear
Recommendation written by an anonymous Beulah Library patron I enjoyed this book. It was a different take on the usual mystery/murder story. It also pulled in some historical fiction from WWI, which is another enjoyable genre for me. It was a fairly quick and easy read with some exciting suspenseful parts. There were unique characters … Continue reading For mystery fans: Masie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear
For mystery or thriller fans: The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
Recommendation written by Amy Prince This book has you hooked after the first two chapters. After the second chapter, it has you wondering if the wife actually killed her husband or not. It then jumps ahead to a psychotherapist that gets assigned to treat her. The problem is she has not talked in years since … Continue reading For mystery or thriller fans: The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
For urban fiction fans: The Hate U Give by Angie Taylor
Recommendation written by Elizabeth Watson This is not a book I would have chosen for myself, but the teen readers in my life said it was a must-read. It brings up relevant issues. It reminds me of how history is there to teach us to learn from our mistakes.
For romance fans: Coffeehouse Angel by Suzanne Selfors
Recommendation written by Kelsie Schmidt Although it's blazing hot in the summer, my favorite summer read is actually a book that takes place during the winter! I like to read this book at least every other summer because it's such a cute little love story that incorporates some fantasy elements including angels on Earth. It's … Continue reading For romance fans: Coffeehouse Angel by Suzanne Selfors
Movie recommendation: Onward
Recommendation written by Kelsie Schmidt This movie is a great family movie that showcases familial hardships, brotherly love, and the courage that one can gain when needed. Also, it fits wonderfully into the 2020 summer reading theme "Imagine Your Story" considering it has magic, unicorns, mermaids, and other fairytale elements. It's a great way for … Continue reading Movie recommendation: Onward
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
Recommendation written by Amber Entzel I am not a fan of fantastical or science fiction literature. However, my son does like shows about wizards so I decided this would be a good book to read together. I was very pleasantly surprised. It was a very easy read which even I enjoyed. The book is about … Continue reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
For coming-of-age story fans: Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid
Recommendation submitted by Paula Battest My favorite summer read so far is "Such a Fun Age" by Kiley Reid. It was released on December 31, 2019, and is a story about race and privilege. A young black woman is the babysitter for a white family. She is a very level-headed young lady and she talks … Continue reading For coming-of-age story fans: Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid
For dystopian or fantasy fans: Vox by Christina Dalcher
Recommendation written by Jean Schutt A book that is set in the future! (So not my norm reading.) The U.S. has been taken over by the "pure movement", a Christian political movement. Women, including girls and baby girls, are not allowed to speak more than 100 words a day. If they speak 101 words, they … Continue reading For dystopian or fantasy fans: Vox by Christina Dalcher
For historical fiction fans: The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer
Recommendation written by Jen Schepp What a great WWII historical read! This story bounces between preset day and the past, Alice and Alina being the two main characters. It is a story of love, war, heartbreak, secrets, and bravery. I highly recommend this book! Normally the WWII books are so sad, with reason to be, … Continue reading For historical fiction fans: The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer
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