Weekly prize drawings, free 3D printing, the opportunity to win a raspberry pi computer or a whole bunch of art supplies — must be Summer Reading!!
Stop by the library to register and get started! From June 1 to July 31 read three books, create one #shoutout and attend one library program for your chance to win a grand prize and weekly prizes. Our reading program this year is Reading By Design, so grab your hardhat and slide rule* and stop by the second floor!
Title: The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith
Summary: Hadley misses her flight to her father’s wedding. She meets Oliver and the connection they have makes them like each other.
Read-a-Like: Bittersweet by Sarah Ockler
Actor: Hailee Steinfeld as Hadley
submitted by Elizabeth
Title: The Last Book in the Universe by Rodman Philbrick
Review: I enjoyed the book because it had comedy, suspense, and adventure all in one.
Read-a-Like: Alternate Universe by Rob Wolf
Theme Song: Stand by Me by Ben King
https://youtu.be/MX5sLLCrVdA
Review submitted by Benjamin
Title: Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
Review: This book was better than it seemed. It was mind-blowing and was full of energy, action, revenge, and fun.
Read-a-Like: Divergent by Veronica Roth
Theme Song: Worth It by Fifth Harmony
Actor: Britt Robertson as Brie
Review submitted by Beetal
Title: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Review: The book was very good. It focused a lot on racism, sexism, and growing up. I thought it was interesting.
Read-a-Like: Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
Theme Song: Stronger by Kelly Clarkson
Actor: Grace Vanderwaal as Scout
Review submitted by Cora
Title: A Big Dose of Lucky by Marthe Jocelyn
Review: I thought the book was well-written and showed many emotions.
Read-a-Like: My Life Before Me by Norah McClintock
Theme Song: Home by Phillip Phillips
Actor: Rihanna as Malou
Review submitted by Leah
Title: Happily Ever After by Kiera Cass
Review: I was surprised by this book. It was nice to know the other characters’ opinions and thoughts.
Read-a-Like: Matched by Ally Condie
Theme Song: 7 Years by Lukas Graham
Actor: Taylor Swift as America’s daughter
Review submitted by Beetal
Title: The House of Hades by Rick Riordan
Review: This was an amazing book. It felt more emotional than any other books from his series.
Read-a-Like: The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
Theme Song: Hot in the City by Billy Idol
Actor: Jennifer Lawrence as Annabeth
review submitted by Charlie
Title: The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
Review: I really liked this book because it involves basketball, my favorite sport. It is also inspiring to me.
Read-a-Like: Travel Team by Mike Lupica
Theme Song: Tubthumping by Chumbawamba
Actor: Andrew Wiggins as Josh
Review submitted by Nick
Title: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Review: I liked this book because it was written very well, and it was fun to read.
Read-a-Like: The Maze Runner by James Dashner
Theme Song: Fight the Good Fight by Triumph
Review submitted by Jimmy