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C.H. BOOTH LIBRARY’S SUMMER READING PROGRAM

June 14--August 20


How it Works

  • Register for an account. You can make accounts for yourself and your family.

  • Log in to your account and record your reading. See your age group below for more information regarding logging and prizes.

  • Visit us at the library for reading recommendations, and see our Event Calendar for more summer fun for the whole family. 


Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who can participate?

The whole family! We have a program for children, young adults, and adults. 


  • Can I count books that I read on my computer or e-reader?

Of course!


  • Can I count audiobooks?

You bet! 


  • Can I join the program before or after its official start date?  

Yes! You can register now and start recording your reading on the official start date (June 14th). Log your reading until August 20 for children, young adults, and adults.


  • What should I read?

Stop by the library to ask us for recommendations, view our book lists online, or follow us on social media, where we will post book recommendations all summer long. 


Facebook / Instagram / YA Instagram / Children’s Instagram


KIDS 

Ages 4 to Grade 5

Stop by the children’s department to pick up your summer reading kit. Each kit which includes  tickets for our prize raffle to be held on August 21.  All tickets must be received by August 20 to be eligible.



YOUNG ADULTS

Grades 6 to 12


Log your time spent reading to win points. Each week, participants will have the opportunity to use their reading points for the chance to win gift cards for local businesses and other fun stuff!


The summer’s top readers will have a chance to win a Kindle Fire tablet.


ADULTS


For every book review you submit, you will be entered into the Friday morning gift card raffle as well as the end-of-the-summer raffle of your choice.

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People We Meet On Vacation
by Emily Henry
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This was cute. I wanted a palate cleanser because the mystery binge I've been on has led to a reading block, and this really fit the bill. It was just a really wholesome story about two best friends getting together. Their relationship isn't perfect because they're not perfect, and I'm honestly not sure they're great for each other long term, but they're sweet together. The ending was a little bit of a let down - a lot of big speeches and dramatic moments all crushed into one small section of the book, and I wasn't sure I really wanted them to get together by the time all was said and done. But overall the vacations and trips they take together are super adorable.
The Dilemma
by BA Paris
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I read this book but wish I had not wasted my time. It had a surprising ending but the whole story really annoyed me. It is taken from the point of view of two parents and the dilemma concerns one of their children and also a huge family party. I did not empathize with the characters and that is probably why I was not gripped.
Without A Trace
by Colleen Coble
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I love this book. The story was interesting, about a women named Bree who spent her days searching for the wreckage that claimed the lives of her husband and son. Her occupation is K9 search and rescue with her dog Sampson. The book is an easy read and uplifting. Colleen Coble is a Christian author, which I didn't know til I was halfway through the first book.
A Pretty Deceit
by Anna Lee Huber
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Another great Verity Kent mystery. This time, Verity and Sidney head to Aunt's to solve the mystery of three murders and whether or not they are connected. A fun, Downton Abbey-esque read, albeit a little wordy in parts. Overall, an enjoyable book.
A Rogue's Company
by Allison Montclair
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The third in a three part series (so far) of a Sparks (Iris) and Bainbridge (Gwen) mystery. Owners of the Right Sort dating/marriage service, Iris and Gwen seek to uncover the truth about Lord Bainbridge and the associated murders and kidnappings. Always a good read with Iris and Gwen. Definitely recommend.
Tristan Strong Destroys The World
by Kwame Mbalia
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I loved the book and everything in it. It was one of the best books I have read. There were very interesting plot twists, and I really enjoyed all of the new characters being introduced throughout the story. I cannot wait for the next book coming out in October.
Sea Dragons
by Meister cari
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I learned what color eggs were. The dad's carry the eggs and in 3-6 week weeks they hatch. Very good book!
We Are Not Free
by Traci Chee
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. In school, while we covered the battles of WWII in great depth, Japanese internment camps were never really discussed in detail. Although a bit jarring at first, I liked following multiple characters (a different one each chapter) through their lives and learning about their unique struggles. All the kids are around each other for the most part, so we still see mostly the same characters but the chapter is just not told from their perspective. Although it would have been very long (maybe in another book?), I would have liked to return to some characters’ perspectives which I felt could have been developed a bit more. Honestly, I even cried one chapter but laughed in others.
Magic Tree House 23
by Mary Pope Osborne Magic Treehouse Series
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First Anna and Jack went to the praries of Kases. Then the meat a class with 3 studnets and a 16 year old teacher. A studnet named Jeb who was not being nice to Jack. Then there was a twister when they were running back to the tree house. Then they rushed back to the school to safe every won.
Every Vow You Break
by Peter Swanson
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This was a great book of suspense! It has an interesting story line which kept me coming back for more - one of those books that I was excited to find out what was going to happen next. I loved that there were some unpredictable twists. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes thrillers or suspense novels.
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