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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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Book Reviews
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The Barefoot Sisters Southbound
by Lucy and Susan Letcher
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I LOVED this book. The sisters spent 8 1/2 months thru hiking the Appalachian from Maine to Georgia. It tells of the high and low points of the journey, the amazing friendships they made and the really kind, interesting people they met. It reminded me of all the COVID hiking I've been doing and inspired me to think about hiking at least a part of the AT.
Saviors of Kamigawa
by Scott McGough
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Amazing, takes a little while to understand certain references though!
Salt to the Sea
by Ruta Sepetys
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I'm a big historical fiction fan, but this book did not hit the mark. I felt it was quite slow at points, but did at least attempt to re-live what actually happened in history. I did not feel strong connections to the characters, which was something I was looking for in this type of book.
Beneath Copper Falls
by Colleen Coble
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The 7th and last book of the Rock Harbor Series. I am sad that I got to the end of the series. But loved reading about Rock Harbor and watching them learn and grow as people (characters). Dana, friend to Bree, is returning to Rock Harbor after her relationship hit the rocks. The past and the present come together. Love the Rock Harbor series and will try another series by this author.
The Personal Librarian
by Marie Benedict
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This historical fiction sheds a light on the lengths that folks will go to make a life for themselves in spite of society. At the turn of the 20th century, Belle da Costa Greene was able to hide her African American heritage by “passing for white” and went on to work for JP Morgan to curate the art and manuscript collection for the Pierpont Morgan Library.
The Weight Of Ink
by Rachel Kadish
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This was an interesting book especially as I had no idea that the Jewish Race had ever been banned from England! It is set in the 1660s and in current time with the people in current time (Helen and Aaron) discovering the story of Ester who scribed for a Rabbi blinded in the Spanish Inquisition. Ester is actually an intellectual who uses her position to air her views in a time when a woman was not permitted to do such a thing. During the story we learn a lot about her tragic life whilst at the same time we discover that Helen and Aaron have secrets of their own. It is an emotional book with some sad parts and triumphal parts. I was hooked from beginning to end.
Sisters In Arms
by Kaia Alderson
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This book is about two African American women who join the Women’s Army Corps in World War II. They are subjected to racism and violence and although they are like oil and water become friends given their common predicament. Since both are from New York City, the segregation and treatment they receive is alarming to them.
Magic Tree House Polar Bears Past Bedtime
by Mary Pope Osborne
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Jack and Anna were trying to solve a rittle so they went to the artic tunra. For some reason they went with there pj's on and they were realy cold. Then a seal hunter showed up and gave them warm cloths. Then they folled a polar bear with a polar bear mask's on and that was the answer to the rittle.
An Unlikely Spy
by Rebecca Starford
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Evelyn Valpey, aware of her painful past and unsure of her role in society and the war effort, takes on a job with the "War Office" where she takes on the enemy--Fifth Column--by adopting a character unknown to herself and her friends. A bit rambling at times and moving from 1939/40 to 1948, the story explores MI5, counter intelligence, and Evelyn's inner turmoil.
First Comes Love Emily Giffin
by Emily Giffin
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I loved the book!! I wasn't sure if I was going to, but it was a book club choice and I found it really interesting and engaging. It made me question all the ways we love and how it important it is to be honest when approaching various relationships.
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