Adult Summer Reading 2012

This was a great summer read. I never thought I would like this genre (futuristic sci-fi type of story) but it was very good and kept me reading to find out what happened to the very interesting characters.  This is a series, and I had not read any of the previous books, but that was not necessary.  I will definitely start ts series from the beginning because I'm hooked. Great story and awesome characters have made me a fan of Sherrilyn Kenyon. - April K. 

This was a very interesting read and quite different from her other mystery books.
Just when you thought you had it figured out, there was another twist to the story.  The ending was not predictable and overall a good summer read.
4.5 Stars. - Maureen H.

I really enjoyed this book, and so did my 15 year old daughter.  We kept stealing it back and forth from each other so we could read it!  I enjoyed the characters and the story was engaging.  I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series! - Lora.

i thought this was a very original and well written book. before reading this book i had very little knowledge about the John Kennedy assassination and about Lee Harvey Oswald in general. Even thou King admitted that some of the facts in his book were fictional i believe it shines a new light on the supposed killer. the main character was very complex and steadily evolved throughout the book. King's views on time travel and timelines are refreshing. Overall i give this book a B+. It was good but could have been stronger in some areas. - John P.

Fantastic book.  This is now one of my favorite books.  The setting is in Israel.  The time is a mixture of current day, 60 A.D. and the mid-1900s. Love the mixture of archaeology, history, politics, and drama. - Elena B.  

This is the third book in a series about a Swedish detective, Kurt Wallander. In my opinion, this is not one of Mankell's best efforts. The plot was overshadowed by the issue of apartheid in South Africa, which makes the book somewhat outdated. However, it is still a page turner with some very exciting twists and turns. - Susan S.

I liked the story just don't like the way it ended, left me wanting more still waiting on a part 2. - Doresha G.

Stephen King's novella takes us on a journey through alternative timelines, or Urs, discovered through the protagonist's new pink Kindle eReader. Wesley is a college English instructor whose girlfriend finds him to be a bit behind in the times. After she leaves him, he buys the Kindle out of spite, but it may be just the thing that brings them back together if he can use it to impress her, or to save her life. If you enjoyed 11-22-63, you will enjoy this one, but I have just one complaint. The ending was too easy. Stephen King knows that reality is messy and bittersweet, but the ending of this story seems just too simple and pat, too mega-happy. Overall, though, I'm glad I read it and I definitely recommend it for any King fan. - Cherelyn W.

A mystery with a likable sherrif at the helm, interesting tidbits thrown in about nature and Native American beliefs, family pulling together to solve the problems at hand - an easy and enjoyable summer read. - L. Elsberry

I have been a big fan of Jenny Lawson (AKA The Bloggess) since I discovered her fantastic and funny Twitter feed a year or so ago. I have followed her adventures as she dealt with her social anxiety and quirky way of looking at the world. I participated in her Mock Zombie Apocalypse last year which had me in stitches from first tweet to last! So, imagine my excitement to find out that Jenny had written a book! 
 
This is a FANTASTIC summer read, with lots of laugh out loud moments. Highly recommend it for beach or poolside reading :) - Beckie T.

I love the guy in the book and the book, it's so pretty. - Luis M.

I love this book so much its so interesting and has lots of good themes. - Ivan M.

Eat That Frog! by Brian Tracy

If you want to stop procrastinating in getting the most important things in your life done, this is the book to read! Full of practical tips on how to set goals, prep your mind to accomplish tasks, and prioritize your daily activities, Eat That Frog! motivates and inspires.  It even has at the end of each chapter a practical application of the principles discussed in each chapter.  I highly recommend this book to anyone who is serious about achieving a life of significance. - Melissa L.

Gone, Fade & Wake by Lisa McMann

I read these three books written by Lisa Mcmann, they are such great book for young adults, I read them in 3 days.. I couldnt put them down..I deffinitly recommend everyone to read them. 5 stars! - Melissa M.

Dead To You by Lisa McMann

Another book written br Lisa Mcmann, this book had me felling pretty much every emotion...another great book! 5 stars! - Melissa M.

New Blood by Gail Dayton

This book was a little slow at first, but once i got towards the middle chapters..i could not put the book down, its a sad story, but has a great ending. 4.5 stars. - Melissa M.