MMPL staff suggest 2025 great, summer readsLike this list

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• Nero

  Iggulden, Conn

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  Judi's pick. What Judi says, ""I love a good historical fiction and Conn's has to be one of the best. I especially like to read about the powerful, calculating women who always seem to be lurking in the background. I can hardly wait to read book 2…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• How to Age Disgracefully

  Pooley, Clare

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  Brenda D's pick. What Brenda says, "Deals with some serious issues with humour. Very enjoyable read."

• Wild Dark Shore

  McConaghy, Charlotte

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  Jill's pick. What Jill says, "I think it's the best book I've read this year. An awesome story, set somewhere near Tasmania, about a family and strangers and science. You'll care about it all! It's "cli-fi" (climate fiction), like all 3 of author's…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• BReD

  Sourdough Loaves, Small Breads, and Other Plant-based Baking

  Tatton, Ed

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  Melanie's pick. What Melanie says, "For the home bread baker that wants to delve into slightly more adventurous territory, without having to decipher overly complicated baker's percentages and references. Great baking journey narrative, most recipes…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Writer

  a Thriller

  Patterson, James

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  Judi's pick. What Judi says, "I haven't read a Patterson book in a long time, they kind of lost their appeal to me until this one. If I hadn't been so tired, I'd have pulled an all-nighter and finished it in one go. So many twists and turns, I loved…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Authenticity Project

  Pooley, Clare

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  Brenda D's pick. What Brenda says, "Thought this 'project' was a very interesting concept. I enjoyed how the characters start out as strangers, but eventually become friends."

• Gliff

  Smith, Ali

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  Jill's pick. What Jill says, "I loved it. Set in a possible near-future, genre-bending. About two children navigating an unusual world - also adults. So many things go on in this book, so much to enjoy and ponder. Ali Smith is so brilliant, very…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• When Sea Becomes Sky

  McDunn, Gillian

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  Rob's pick. What Rob says, "I'm going to go for a book I read fairly recently as part of my library diploma for the child and youth program I did (we had to read a book for middle graders and then do an age appropriate book talk on it). The reason I…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• You Are Here

  Nicholls, David

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  Christine's pick. What Christine says, "Sweet, funny and set on a hiking trail—it’s your perfect summer read."

• The Power

  Alderman, Naomi

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  Melanie's pick. what Melanie says, "Women are suddenly endowed with electrical zappy powers and use them to right wrongs. Science-fiction that feels a bit like The Handmaid's Tale. Gripping, a bit gruesome, and very real. I hope to read more by this…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Twilight Garden

  Adams, Sara Nisha

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  Margo's pick. What Margo says, "This is a lovely book of fiction about the power of a garden to bring a community together. In these chaotic times and being an avid gardener it was just what I needed."

• The Frozen River

  Lawhon, Ariel

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  Jill's pick. What Jill says, "I'm not a big mystery reader, but lately I've read some great ones. Frozen River is a gripping historical mystery inspired by the life and diary of Martha Ballard, a renowned 18th-century midwife. 18th century life is…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Long Island

  Tóibín, Colm

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  Christine's pick. What Christine says, "This is a follow-up to Brooklyn. Tóibín does character development so well—his characters feel like your neighbors and family."

• A Short History of Nearly Everything /

  Bryson, Bill

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  Henry's pick. What Henry, our student staff, says, "This is a great read for people who have an urge to learn about science, but in an easy & entertaining way. It's filled with mind-bending (and often hilarious) facts about everything from atoms to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Trees

  Everett, Percival

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  Jill's pick. What Jill says, "I'm a huge fan of Percival Everett. The Trees is set in Mississippi. There's history, murders, strange coincidences, so many awesome characters and experiences explained. Everett also wrote the novel, James, also…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Gardener's Guide to Native Plants of the Southern Great Lakes Region

  Gray, Rick

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  Melanie's pick. What Melanie says, "Most gardening books contain too much or too little information. This one is just right. Very comprehensive without being overly complicated. Easy to reference and superb photography for plant identification."

• Lessons in Chemistry

  Garmus, Bonnie

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  Jill's pick. What Jill says, "I didn't expect to like this book much, but I thought I'd try it and I REALLY liked it. It's smart, it's super funny, well-written & the characters are wonderful. So enjoyable! MMPL has in Large Print too."