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• Sandwich

  a Novel

  Newman, Catherine, 1968-

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  From the beloved author of We All Want Impossible Things, a moving, hilarious story of a family summer vacation full of secrets, lunch, and learning to let go. -Provided by publisher

• Arctic Traverse

  a Thousand-mile Summer of Trekking the Brooks Range

  Engelhard, Michael, 1959-

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  An intimate exploration of Alaska’s northernmost mountain range, with observations on Indigenous cultures, conservation, and intense cross-country travel, all shaped by respect for the land. -Adapted from NoveList

• Just for the Summer

  Jimenez, Abby,

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  A sharp and scintillating summer novel that will make readers laugh out loud and cry happy tears from the New York Times bestselling author of Yours Truly. -NoveList

• Liliana's Invincible Summer

  a Sister's Search for Justice

  Rivera Garza, Cristina, 1964-

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  The award-winning Mexican author recounts the story of her younger sister's murder by an abusive ex-boyfriend and her struggles to come to terms with the pain of a life cut short. -NoveList

• Only Here, Only Now

  a Novel

  Newlands, Tom,

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  A brilliant new talent writing from lived experience makes his debut with this irresistible and original story in the vein of Young Mungo and Hang the Moon, that pierces the beautiful, brilliant, and lightning-quick mind of a teenage girl…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Reconnected

  How 7 Screen-free Weeks With Monks and Amish Farmers Helped Me Recover the Lost Art of Being Human

  Whittaker, Carlos, 1973-

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  "In the summer of 2022, podcaster and author Carlos Whittaker spent seven weeks entirely screen free, splitting his time between a monastery, an Amish farm, and home with his family. Blending the inspiring story of this experiment with…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Evenings and Weekends

  Mckenna, Oisín,

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  For fans of Sally Rooney and Torrey Peters, a stunning debut that follows a vibrant multi-generational cast of characters through a London heatwave as their simmering tensions and secrets come to a head over a feverish, life-changing…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Swift River

  Chambers, Essie,

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  A sweeping family saga about the complicated bond between mothers and daughters, the disappearance of a father and the long-hidden history of a declining New England mill town. -NoveList

• The Summer of 1876

  Outlaws, Lawmen, and Legends in the Season That Defined the American West

  Wimmer, Chris,

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  The summer of 1876 was a key time period in the development of the mythology of the Old West. Many individuals who are considered legends today were involved in events that began their notoriety or turned out to be the most famous — or…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Summer Romance

  Monaghan, Annabel,

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  The romantic and hilarious story of a professional organizer whose life is a mess, and the summer she gets unstuck with the help of someone unexpected from her past, by the bestselling author of Nora Goes Off Script. -Provided by publisher

• The Jews of Summer

  Summer Camp and Jewish Culture in Postwar America

  Fox, Sandra, 1988-

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  Fearing the loss of authentic Jewish culture, leaders in the community turned their attention to residential camps for Jewish youth. The Jews of Summer focuses on the experiences of campers and counselors to show how this right of passage…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Savor It

  a Novel

  DeWitt, Tarah,

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  Sage could really use a win following her breakup with her longtime boyfriend. Fisher could also use a win after being fired. They are both hoping for a fresh start, and what better way to get it than entering into a fake relationship…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Summer Friend

  a Memoir

  McGrath, Charles,

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  Painting a vivid picture of summer in New England, the author looks back at a sun-soaked season, at family, youth and a friendship forged between two men from different backgrounds who came together late in life. -NoveList

• Welcome to the Circus of Baseball

  a Story of the Perfect Summer at the Perfect Ballpark at the Perfect Time

  McGee, Ryan,

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  A gloriously funny, nostalgic memoir of a popular ESPN reporter who, in the summer of 1994, was a fresh-out-of-college intern for a minor league baseball team. Madness and charm ensue as Ryan McGee spends the season steeped in sweat,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• AfriCali

  Recipes From My Jikoni

  Moju, Kiano,

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  The gorgeous food photography as well as photos from the author’s (summer) travels in Africa make this a cookbook like no other. Dive in and enjoy the delicious, unique meals that the whole family will love. -Provided by publisher

• The Starlets

  a Novel

  Kelly, Lee,

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  Summer, 1958. Vivienne Rhodes thinks she’s finally landed her break playing Helen of Troy. But she’s devastated when she arrives on set and finds herself cast as Cassandra—while her nemesis, Lottie Lawrence, is playing the lead role. The…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The God of the Woods

  Moore, Liz, 1983-

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  Early morning, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers an empty bunk. Its occupant, Barbara Van Laar, has gone missing. Barbara isn’t just any thirteen-year-old: she’s the daughter of the family that owns the summer camp and employs most…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Babysitter

  My Summers With a Serial Killer

  Rodman, Liza,

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  A chilling true story about a little girl longing for love and how she found friendship with her charismatic babysitter-who was also a vicious serial killer. -Provided by publisher

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