Tuesday, May 08, 2007

Pack ‘em up: gathering the summer reads

On library listeservs, librarians are starting to pull together titles for summer reading. They are looking for suggestions from colleagues for titles on specific subjects and different grade levels. They are also creating their own reading lists for the summer, offering titles of must reads as the season of flip flops, sandy beaches, rest and relaxation draws closer.
Although not necessarily a “beach read”, I would add Convergence Culture by Henry Jenkins (302.23 JEN) to the list. It is a fascinating read about how we share ideas: the old ways of reporting, providing information and communicating are coming together with new technologies and behaviors.
I am curious how Chris Bohjalian’s newest book will be discussed during the summer reading season. The Double Bind (FIC BOH) is like no other book I have read before, when people say to keep reading until you get to the end with this title, it is true! I am reluctant to say too much in fear of taking away from the story, it is best to simply pick it up and begin reading. If you must learn more about it, Amazon has a full page of customer reviews, an Amazon blog by Bohjalian and a review written by Jodi Picoult. I hope we can provide those ready for a great read some great ideas. Get ready to pack them up!

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