Summer is the perfect time to pick up a new book. What better place to find your next literary adventure than at the library!
At Olin Library, our New & Noteworthy collection features a curated selection of recently published titles that are sure to pique your interest and keep you turning pages all summer long. If you don’t find exactly what you’re looking for in our collection, you can also order books for free through interlibrary loan.
To give you a few ideas, we’ve asked our library staff to share what they’re reading this Summer.
Here are a few of their top picks:
Hannah’s Pick: A House with Good Bones by T. Kingfisher
” I’m a huge horror fan and I love super spooky stories, but when I’m in the mood for something that’s a little less intense, I like reading horror authors who also write stories with a little humor and fun stuff thrown in the mix! One of my favorite contemporary horror authors, T. Kingfisher, has a perfect summer book that fits this vibe! A House with Good Bones is a Southern Gothic novel about a young woman named Sam (a researcher who studies bugs at archaeology sites, very cool and random) who returns to the NC town where she grew up to check in with her mom, who seems to be acting “off.” During her stay, Sam begins to discover something is seriously amiss in the house where she grew up, and some bad vibes, dark family history, and WITCH stuff slowly starts to unfold! The story also has a lot of humor, excellent character development, and is the perfect atmospheric summer book to read on a hot day, sitting on the front porch or in a hammock in the backyard! We have a copy in Olin Library, and the audio book is available on Libby at TCPL!”
Emma’s Pick: The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
“I read this last summer with a friend for our book club, and I thought it was beautifully written and does a great job at examining race, gender, and the pains of growing up — all in the form of vignettes. Because it’s a short book, it’s also easier to get into if you’re someone who has trouble reading physical books! Patrons can get a copy at the Flower-Sprecher Veterinary Library, or through interlibrary loan.”
Jess’s Pick: Mother Tongue: The Surprising History of Women’s Words by Jenni Nuttall
“Written by a professor who taught the history of the English language at Oxford University, this book is a fascinating, historical investigation of feminist language and thought, spanning from the inception of Old English to contemporary times. I haven’t been able to put it down! You can get this gem at Olin Library or through interlibrary loan.”
Leah’s Pick: Funny Story by Emily Henry
“Funny Story is available in both ebook and downloadable audiobook formats through Cornell’s Libby collection. What’s not to love in this funny romance featuring a librarian in a wine country near the Great Lakes?”
Lynn’s Pick: In Ascension by Martin MacInnes
“If you like Science Fiction and, really, even if you don’t, this book is amazing. On the New & Noteworthy shelves.”
Virginia’s Pick: The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra by Vaseem Khan
“Charming, entertaining mystery set in contemporary Mumbai with a baby elephant.”
Visit Olin Library today and let us help you find your next favorite book. Happy reading!