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What We Are Going to Read At Westchester – Summer 2021 Edition

Summer reading

May 28, 2021

Compiled by Nicole Tomassi, Marketing and Conference Manager

This is the fourth annual edition of this blog post, where I ask my colleagues to share with me (and all of you) what books are at the top of their reading pile for the upcoming summer season. They consistently come through with titles across all genres, whether new releases or beloved favorites, and this list is no exception in that regard. Perhaps your next favorite read is within the list below. Scroll down below these selections to find more information about additional titles that you may be interested in.

To purchase any of the titles shown along with thousands of others while also supporting the efforts of local, independent bookstores, click on the cover image to open up the Indiebound website. I also invite you to drop us a note and tell us what book(s) you will be reading this summer.

How it All Blew UpHow It All Blew Up by Arvin Ahmadi

Publisher: Viking (Penguin Random House imprint)

Why I can’t wait to read this book: When messy interpersonal drama meets adventure (and it’s not my own!) how could I resist? Plus I love the representation in this one, it’s a Muslim family, an LGBTQ+ main character, and Rome, Italy for the setting. There’s nothing predictable in that combination, love this fresh POV.

Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas

Publisher: Balzer + Bray

Why I can’t wait to read this book: This year, and the last especially, have been one trauma after another for someone who looks like me as history continues to repeat itself. The Hate You Give was a powerful and cathartic tribute to this lived experience. So I am eager to give myself time to read the prequel here. Angie Thomas just has a way with words, a way of making you feel seen.

India BarnesSubmitted by: India Barnes, Project Coordinator, Westchester Education Services


The Ballard of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

Publisher: Scholastic

Why I can’t wait to read this book: I loved the original Hunger Games trilogy but President Snow was always a character I wanted to learn more about. What made him the person he became in the trilogy? So with this book, I’ll see if I’ll get some answers.

Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer

Publisher: Little Brown and Company

Why I can’t wait to read this book: I was obsessed with the Twilight series and always wanted to know more about Edward’s past since we only got small glimpses from the books and movies. Now with the story being told from his perspective all that is out in the open to explore.

Submitted by: Kenia Gonzalez, Customer Service Representative


Keep Sharp by Dr. Sanjay GuptaKeep Sharp by Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Why I can’t wait to read this book: This book is about brain health and how we can build a better brain at any age. It is a science-driven guide from a neurosurgeon. He engages with scientists around the world as they discover the secrets to cognitive longevity. Sounds very interesting!

MonaSubmitted by: Mona Tiwary, Director of Publishing Services, Westchester Publishing Services India


The Library Book by Susan Orlean

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Why I can’t wait to read this book: Recently, I was talking with one of our clients about our non-work volunteer roles in small communities. When I shared that I had recently become a trustee of my local library, she said “Have you read The Library Book?!?” I’m glad I took her advice and added this fantastic bit of literary journalism to my next book order. Using the story of a fire in 1986 in Los Angeles’ Central Library as a backdrop, the New Yorker‘s Susan Orlean writes a paean to libraries and their impact on communities, weaving in personal anecdotes, character studies, and more. I’ve started this and am looking forward to finishing it as the Summer gets underway.

TMCSubmitted by: Tyler M. Carey, Chief Revenue Officer


The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz

Publisher: Celadon Books

Why I can’t wait to read this book: Summer reading requires a good page-turner, and I’m hopeful this is the one for me. A novelist-turned-professor who is struggling steals a previous (now deceased) student’s sure-thing book plot for a bestseller—massive success results, and then the threatening emails arrive. Who could possibly know that the plot is stolen?

Kim GSubmitted by: Kim Giambattisto, Senior Production Editor


The Woman in the Window by A. J. Finn

Publisher: William Morrow, An imprint of HarperCollins Publishers

Why I can’t wait to read this book: After receiving a copy of The Woman in the Window last Christmas, I am finally getting around to reading it. I saw the end of the trailer for the new film on Netflix and would like to read the story before seeing the adaptation. It sounds as if it will be a fast-paced psychological thriller with many plot twists. I enjoy reading stories centered around mysterious predicaments that will keep the reader guessing.

Submitted by: Darryl Keck, Layout Specialist


The Federalist Papers by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, Edited by Clinton Rossiter

Publisher: Signet Classic

Why I can’t wait to read this book: I am excited to revisit the thoughts behind the founding documents, especially concerning the presidency.

Tim YetzinaSubmitted by: Tim Yetzina, Senior Supervising Editor for Science and Social Studies, Westchester Education Services


Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard by Douglas W. Tallamy

Publisher: Timber Press

Why I can’t wait to read this book: The North American bird population has declined by almost 3 billion since 1970*. Three billion birds. Gone. When I learned this, I vowed to reduce my lawn and replace the useless turf with native plants that provide shelter, nesting, and food for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife. While tuning in to our local public radio station, I heard Professor Tallamy speaking about his newest book. “Nature’s Best Hope shows how homeowners everywhere can turn their yards into conservation corridors that provide wildlife habitats.”

 * Bird population declines by nearly 3 billion

Submitted by: Rosemary Dannin, Project Manager, Westchester Education Services


The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris

Publisher: Atria Books

Why I can’t wait to read this book: Buzz for this book has been circulating in my writing groups. It combines two of my favorite things—horror and publishing—and the author says Jordan Peele’s “Get Out” was one of the inspirations behind the book’s flavor of horror. I have no doubt it will be a page-turner!

Submitted by: Megan Overman, Senior Supervising Editor for Literacy and SEL, Westchester Education Services


Paris 1919: Six Months That Changed the World by Margaret MacMillan

Publisher: Random House

Why I can’t wait to read this book: A political science professor friend who was a founding team member of University of Dayton’s Human Rights Center recommended this book. He explained that in it, MacMillan deftly probes and reveals how the decisions made during the 1919 Paris peace talks that ended WWI directly set the stage for many of the world’s most enduring and complicated foreign policy challenges, including the ongoing Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

KevinSubmitted by: Kevin J. Gray, President and Chief Content Officer, Westchester Education Services


The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

Publisher: Viking

Why I can’t wait to read this book: Ah…summer reading. I have a few books on my radar for this summer. I was intrigued by The Midnight Library by Matt Haig that I believe came out in the fall.  I love the idea of a mystical library with curated books just for you that let you see what that path may have looked like if you took it at some point. It sounds like it’s a twist on A Christmas Carol without the ghosts, but perhaps still with some of the regrets.  A little mystical wishful thinking can be a fun read for the summer.

The Sagas of Icelanders edited by Örnólfur Thorsson

Publisher: Penguin Classics

Why I can’t wait to read this book: Also on my list is a large tome that isn’t meant to be read from cover to cover, The Sagas of Icelanders.  Ancient tales of Vikings! Kings! Explorers!  I received this as a gift and I’m looking forward to transporting to times of old.

A Good Horse Has No Color by Nancy Marie Brown

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Why I can’t wait to read this book: Lastly, also related to Iceland, but more contemporary is A Good Horse Has No Color by Nancy Marie Brown.  Here, she shares her personal journey to Iceland in search of the perfect horse to bring back home.  There’s more to it than that of course – but this sounds like a wonderful book for the summer.

Submitted by: Deb Taylor, Director of Market Research


Here are a few additional resources for new titles you may want to add to your reading list during the next few months:

Publishers Weekly Staff Picks – Summer 2021 and for the children in your life, PW’s selection of the best titles for pre-readers, middle grade, and young adults releasing this summer

Vulture – Summer Books Preview 2021

Chicago Tribune – Best Summer Reads 2021

SheReads – The Best Beach Reads of Summer 2021

Filed Under: blog Tagged With: fiction, nature, non-fiction, Summer reading, suspense

June 5, 2020

Compiled by Nicole Tomassi, Marketing & Conference Manager

With the year almost halfway through, it seems likely that 2020 will leave a lasting imprint on our collective memory. We are in a defining moment that is compelling us to examine painful truths about ourselves, our communities, and the larger society that we are citizens of. Hopefully, we will all make a conscious effort to move forward with more compassion, empathy, and respect towards one another so that we can begin to heal the deep wounds that have been inflicted.

It is against this backdrop that my colleagues are sharing with you the books that they plan to read this summer. Whether the selections result from an interest in gaining a deeper understanding of current events, or to serve as a reprieve from the world around us, all of the titles provide a glimpse of the individual who has chosen them.

Below these selections, you will find more information about other titles that you may be interested in. To purchase any of the titles shown along with thousands of others while also supporting the efforts of local, independent bookstores, click on the cover image to open up the Indiebound website. I also invite you to drop us a note and tell us what book(s) you will be reading this summer.


The Great InfluenzaThe Great Influenza by John M Barry

Publisher: Penguin

Why I want to read this book: This book is about the Spanish flu from a hundred years ago. Would be interesting to know what happened then and how history could help us today. Given the advancements in science and medicine since 1918, it is a revelation that things are not that different even today and we are struggling with similar issues.

Human KnowledgeHuman Knowledge: Its Scope and Limits by Bertrand Russell

Publisher:  Routledge Classics

Why I want to read this book:  This has been on my reading list for a long time. In this book, Bertrand Russell questions the reliability of our assumptions on knowledge. This was quite a controversial piece of work when it was published (1948). It examines the relation between individual experience and the general body of scientific knowledge. The perplexities of philosophy are beautifully explored. A gem of a read, pretty relevant today.

MonaSelections chosen by: Mona Tiwary, Director of Publishing Services, WPS India


Olive, AgainOlive Kitteridge followed by Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout

Publisher: Random House

Why I want to read this book: Olive Kitteridge is one of my favorite books, but it’s definitely been a few years since I read it, so I plan to revisit it before reading Strout’s follow-up book, which was published recently (a decade after the first book!). I cannot wait to sink back into Strout’s beautiful depictions of the interior workings of her characters. If the new book is anywhere near as good as the first one, I’ll be happy!

Selections chosen by: Ashley Moore, Copyeditor

 


The Address BookThe Address Book: What Street Addresses Reveal about Identity, Race, Wealth and Power by Deidre Mask

Publisher: Profile Books

Why I want to read this book: This was recommended by a pal who works at Profile Books in London, where the staff there have raved about it. There are dozens of quirky, ‘How Pudding Lane got its name’-type novelty/gift titles out there. This book, however, is a far more thought-provoking and global approach to the influence and political and socio-economic importance of addresses. The author is an academic who attended Harvard and Oxford Universities, as well as the National University of Ireland.

Tim DSelected by: Tim Davies, Managing Director, Westchester Publishing Services UK

 


All the DevilsAll the Devils Are Here by Louise Penny

Publisher: Minotaur Books (Macmillan)

Why I want to read this book: Her Inspector Gamache series is always a great read. Good mystery plot-lines and memorable characters. I’ve become a Louise Penny junkie, and get absolutely giddy when I see a new one coming. This one should release by the end of summer.

Tina MingolelloSelected by: Tina Mingolello, Customer Service Representative

 


Measure for MeasureMeasure for Measure by William Shakespeare

Publisher: Pearson, Bevington editor

Why I want to read this book: I read one of Shakespeare’s plays each summer as I have since high school. This play focuses on morality and justice.

 

The Old Curiosity ShopThe Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens

Publisher: Wordsworth Classics Edition, Hardcover

Why I want to read this book: Read along with G.K. Chesterton’s “biography,” one sees the changing of the times so beautifully encapsulated in his novels.

Eighth Day of CreationThe Eighth Day of Creation: Makers of the Revolution in Biology by Horace Freeland Judson

Publisher: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press

Why I want to read this book: This is one of the better books on science but definitely the best book on molecular biology as told by the scientists involved in the 20th century understanding of DNA, RNA, and Protein structures and functions.

Tim YetzinaSelections chosen by: Tim Yetzina, Senior Supervising Editor, STEM, Westchester Education Services

 


City we becameThe City We Became by N. K. Jemisin

Publisher: Orbit

Why I want to read this book: One of my most favorite things in a book is when the setting becomes its own character, and that’s the case for The City We Became, which takes place in New York City. I’ve enjoyed previous books by this author and this book is the first in a planned series, so I’m looking forward to reading it!

 

Kim GSelected by: Kimberly Giambattisto, Senior Production Editor

 


CrawdadsWhere the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons

Why I want to read this book: A lyrical mystery! Set in the marshes of the North Carolina coast, the book uses beautiful language to explore the marsh and nature while it tells the story of a reclusive Marsh Girl, Kya Clark, who is abandoned by her family, the school system, and the whole town. Read it before the movie comes out.

Selected by: Anne Riccio, Senior Supervising Editor, Literacy & Humanities, Westchester Education Services


Marching PowderMarching Powder by Rusty Young

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Why I want to read this book:  It is based on the true story of  Thomas McFadden, who was apprehended in 1996 in Bolivia with five kilos of cocaine in his suitcase and imprisoned in San Pedro prison. This book is a memoir of unusual prison conditions and drug traffickers who ran tours inside Bolivia’s famous San Pedro Prison.

Selected by: Rishi Arora, Project Manager, WPS India


Whistling VivaldiWhistling Vivaldi: And Other Clues to How Stereotypes Affect Us and What We Can Do by Claude M. Steele

Publisher: W.W. Norton & Company

Why I want to read this book: In every aspect of my work, with Westchester and beyond, I find myself up against stereotypes in myself and others. I am interested in understanding how human beings see one another and how we can work with our human wiring to broaden our horizons.

StampedStamped From the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi

Publisher: Nation Books

Why I want to read this book: History is one subject (math is the other) I passed through schooling without mastering, which has left great holes in my understanding of the world. Racism is pervasive in our culture in the U.S. and in many cultures globally, and one step in understanding how to dismantle it is understanding how our culture and society has been built around racist ideas. I bought this book some time ago, and started it, then put it down. This summer, I intend to finish it.

On the BoundariesOn the Boundaries of Theological Tolerance in Islam by Dr. Sherman A. Jackson (translated from Faysal al-Tafriqa Bayna al-Islam wa al-Zandaqa by Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali)

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Why I want to read this book: Al-Ghazali was an 11th century philosopher, who is one of the most influential Muslim philosophers of all time. I started reading this text for a class on pastoral care,  and was astounded at the depth of wisdom present in it. Although written centuries ago, it contains principles and processes that are still relevant today in our modern context. As a Muslim who grew up in a conservative Muslim family in the West, I found in my brief interaction with this classical text, liberation of thought that I haven’t seen anywhere else in modern Muslim culture.

NiloferSelections chosen by: Nilofer Ali, Resources Manager, Westchester Education Services

 


Night CircusThe Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

Publisher: Doubleday

Why I want to read this book: Oftentimes I pick up a book to get away from reality for a bit. In recent years, because of the everyday routine of work, motherhood, and the many events we had planned every weekend, I’ve had little time to read for enjoyment. Then, in March of this year, there was more time to do some of the activities I love. I could finally begin to tackle the stacks of books that are laying on my bookshelves waiting to be devoured. But where to start? What better way to escape the reality of a global pandemic than to delve into a dark fantasy book with a bonus love story? I have an image of Cirque du Soleil mixed with The Umbrella Academy, both of which I love, and I’m looking forward to discovering what kind of magic this novel has in store for me.

MelodySelected by: Melody Negron, Senior Production Editor


There ThereThere, There by Tommy Orange

Publisher: Knopf

Why I want to read this book: Tommy Orange is a Native American author (he’s a citizen of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Nations of Oklahoma). The book is set in Oakland, California and in it, Orange explores the lives of a large cast of characters, each grappling with what it means to be Native American in an urban setting. It highlights the many challenges presented with being a non-white in a predominantly white society. Though I’m not far into it yet, the prose is elegant, haunting, and electric and I’m looking forward to delving deeper.

KevinSelected by: Kevin J. Gray, President & Chief Content Officer, Westchester Education Services

 


Dowry MurderDowry Murder: The Imperial Origins of a Cultural Crime by Veena Talwar Oldenburg

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Why I want to read this book: I want to read this book to understand the reason of dowry and how it came into existence. The Hindu custom of dowry has long been blamed for the murder of wives and female infants in India. In this highly provocative book, Veena Oldenburg argues that these killings are neither about dowry nor reflective of an Indian culture or caste system that encourages violence against women. Rather, such killings can be traced directly to the influences of the British colonial era.

Bitter FruitBitter Fruit: The Very Best of Saadat Hasan Manto, Edited and Translated by Khalid Hasan

Publisher: Penguin India

Why I want to read this book:  I first read Saadat Hasan Manto as a teenager. I was too young to understand the intricacies of his stories but I enjoyed what I read and craved for more. I love Manto because he was honest. He was a bluntly true writer and he created his own peculiar tell-all style. He didn’t write only the good qualities of his characters. Bitter Fruit is for all those who love reading the accounts of reality and want to experience the pain of partition. This book is a sheer treat to those who love reading.

NiteshSelections chosen by: Nitesh Sharma, Senior Project Manager, WPS India

 


WhittlingWhittling the Old Sea Captain, Revised Edition by Mike Shipley

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Why I want to read this book: When my wife and I bought our house years ago, it was very much a fixer-upper.  A deck to repair, appliances in need of updating, windows to seal and paint, rooms to insulate and sheetrock, and so on. At the time, my late father was elderly and battling multiple myeloma. He’d visit, sit in a chair, puff a cigar, and whittle figurines for his grandkids and nephews while I reenacted the last verse of “Cats in the Cradle”, and was too busy to whittle along with him while I tackled household projects, but chatted with him the whole while. He had grown up in a maritime community and figurines of old ship captains were a favorite of his. That and more Santa Claus figurines than our trunk of Christmas decorations can hold. During the pandemic, being stuck at home, I turned to cleaning and organizing to fill some of the time. I nearly Marie Kondo’d a box of books I had read to Goodwill, until finding that underneath some old paperbacks were a ton of woodcarving books from Fox Chapel and Schiffer Publishing that my father had left me when he passed. So, I plan to try to recapture some of that lost time, sit in a chair, and whittle away. While my time on the ocean as a boy is a more distant memory than it was for him, I may even try my hand at an old sea captain figurine. Maybe one with a beard and cigar like my old man…

TMCSelected by: Tyler M. Carey, Chief Revenue Officer

 


Our friends at Mint Editions host a virtual book club, and their June selection is Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. You can follow them on Instagram for more information about joining the book club and downloading a copy of the ebook.

Looking for more reading ideas? One of these lists is sure to have a title that interests you:

5 Summer Books and Other Things To Do At Home – Bill Gates

Publishers Weekly Editors’ Picks for Summer Reads

20 Best Summer Books to Have On Your 2020 Reading List – Travel & Leisure

New York Times Book Review – 10 New Books We Recommend – may require login

25 Best Summer Books to Read 2020 – Good Housekeeping

 

Filed Under: blog Tagged With: cultural identity, Summer reading, topical reading

May 24, 2019

Compiled by Nicole Tomassi, Marketing and Conference Manager

In what has become an enjoyable tradition here at Westchester, I’ve asked my colleagues to tell about a book that they’re looking forward to reading during the (supposedly) more relaxing days of summer. Whether it’s a title that’s practically hot off the press or one that’s been waiting patiently for its turn in the reader’s hand, I’m pleased to once again present you with a wide array of stories true and fictional to choose from. Click on the book cover images to find out more information about these titles, and locate an independent bookstore near you that has it for sale. Happy Summer Reading!


The Fragility of GoodnessThe Fragility of Goodness: Luck and Ethics in Greek Tragedy and Philosophy, by Martha Nussbaum

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Why I can’t wait to read this book: Martha Nussbaum uses close readings of ancient Greek texts to investigate how luck and context determine whether someone or some action is good or ethical and examines whether such virtues are dependent on favorable factors outside of a person’s control (e.g. is goodness circumstantial–also known as the problem of “moral luck”).

Steven BarchikoSelected by: Steve Barichko, Production Editor


The Book of LifeThe Book of Life: A Novel (All Souls Trilogy #3), by Deborah Harkness

Publisher: Penguin Books

Why I can’t wait to read this book: I’ve read the first book in the series, A Discovery of Witches, and watched the live action TV show. I’m currently reading the second book and I’m as in love with it as the first one. Both books grabbed my attention right away and I couldn’t put them down. I can’t wait to read the last one to see, with everything that Diana and Matthew have been through if they prevail.  Good mix of historical knowledge, suspense, supernatural elements and romance all in one!

Selected by: Kenia Gonzalez, Customer Service Representative

 


Storytelling with DataStorytelling with Data: A Data Visualization Guide for Business Professionals, by Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic

Publisher: Wiley

Why I can’t wait to read this book: As the head of sales for Westchester, I have to present a lot of data to different departments for resource planning, financial forecasts, and more. Additionally, over the past five years, Westchester’s presence in the policy group space has grown geometrically as we edit, design, and typeset hundreds of white papers, books, and journals every year, including many that have complex infographics and 4-color charts. My initial flip through Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic’s title, reflecting what she learned during her time at Google and other large companies, shows it to be a great guide to understanding visual data, as well as a primer on how to better make your point using data visualization. With luck, by the end of the summer, forecast and resource planning meetings I lead will result in less snores and more questions about why I used so much color ink from the scanner/printer next to our journals department.

Tyler M. CareySelected by: Tyler M. Carey, Chief Revenue Officer


An Absolutely Remarkable ThingAn Absolutely Remarkable Thing, by Hank Green

Publisher: Dutton

Why I can’t wait to read this book: I discovered Hank Green when he started NerdCon: Stories a few years ago—a convention in Minneapolis that celebrated all things story. I’ve followed his vlog and various projects ever since. Picking up his debut novel was a no-brainer. Can’t wait to read!

Selected by: Meg Overman, Senior Editor, K-12 Publishing Services

 


Wabi-Sabi for ArtistsWabi-Sabi for Artists, Designers, Poets & Philosophers, by Leonard Koeen

Publisher: Imperfect Publishing

Why I can’t wait to read this book: The Japanese aesthetic theory of wabi-sabi holds that there is profound beauty in imperfection—in objects with cracks or chips or signs of wear or repair. Of course, there’s more to it than that, and Leonard Koren distills the subject and offers guidance for artists and designers. I’ve been interested in the subject for years and finally want to finish this classic.

Selected by: Tom V. Hartmann, Business Development Manager Tom V. Hartmann

 


The Night TigerThe Night Tiger, by Yangsze Choo

Publisher: Flatiron Books (a Westchester client publisher)

Why I can’t wait to read this book: This has been sitting on my shelf since it came out in February, and I can’t wait to finally dive into it. I was initially skeptical, but the magical element pulled me in out of pure curiosity. In The Night Tiger, two characters trying to find their place in society are brought together because of a severed finger while men in their district inexplicably turn into tigers.

I love that this sounds complicated yet whimsical—sounds like the perfect summer read to me! Christina Kinsella

Selected by: Christina Kinsella, Production Editor

 


Lost DaytonLost Dayton, by Andrew Walsh

Publisher: The History Press

Why I can’t wait to read this book: True confession: I’ve started the first chapter or two of this book already and am hooked. Walsh is a local historian and professor who does an excellent job painting the landscape of forgotten neighborhoods. His prose is informational, yet breezy and engaging. His work helps shed light on how the city became what it is now and what it’s left behind.

 

Kevin J. Gray

Selected by: Kevin J. Gray, Managing Director, K-12 Publishing Services


MontaukMontauk, by Nicola Harrison

Publisher: St. Martin’s Press (a Westchester client publisher)

Why I can’t wait to read this book: I’m looking forward to reading this debut novel about a woman who spends the summer of 1938 at the famous Montauk Manor – a real and still operational resort – rubbing elbows with other high-society wives, while their husbands are conducting business in New York City, a hundred miles to the west and a world away. I grew up on “The Island” and though this story is set 80 years in the past, I’m curious to see what details the British born and bred author tucks into the story that are authentic to Long Island in general, and the East End in particular. Nicole Tomassi

Selected by: Nicole Tomassi, Marketing & Conference Manager

 


These recent articles also offer up several good summer reading recommendations:

Publishers Weekly – Best Books – Summer Reads 2019

The New York Times Summer Books Preview

The Washington Post – The 20 Books to Read This Summer

And of course, you can also check out our list from last year!


 

Filed Under: blog Tagged With: Andrew Walsh, Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic, Deborah Harkness, Hank Green, K12, Leonard Koeen, Martha Nussbaum, Nicola Harrison, Summer reading, UK, Yangsze Choo

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