by Samantha Totman & Alex Lambright
As part of this year’s Summer Reading program, we invited Lynnfield to submit reviews of the books you read–and you all delivered! We received tons of reviews about all different kinds of books. Take a look below to see which stories the Lynnfield community loved this summer, and stop by the library to see the reviews and the books in person!
Adult Books
Summer Island by Kristin Hannah
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“Kristin Hannah’s Summer Island was a perfect beach read!”
Facing the Mountain: A True Story of Japanese American Heroes in WWII by Daniel James Brown
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“Dare you to read this! Densho says it all. How life can change quickly; a legacy for future generations. How to listen and not judge.”
The Women’s March: A Novel by Jennifer Chiaverini
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“3 women known for fighting for the cause of women’s suffrage. Alice Paul, Maude Malone, and Ida B. Wells-Barrett risked their lives to win the vote.”
Vinegar Girl by Anne Tyler
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“Vinegar Girl was a great short read and a page turner so it was a quick read–great for summer!”
An American Marriage by Michael Burlingame
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“An American Marriage by Michael Burlingame: After reading of this despicable woman, Mary Todd Lincoln, I felt President Lincoln should be canonized Saint President Lincoln.”
Out of Range by CJ Box
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“This takes place in the Tetons of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the highest per capita income than any other county in the US. Full of useful facts, suspense, and mystery. When last there, I said, “I’ll return to this Teton Mountain and walk alone around this lake.” You won’t be able to stop reading another book in the series.”
The Maidens by Alex Michaelides
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“This was a recent audiobook I listened to – a murder mystery on the campus of Oxford University involving students of Greek mythology. Recommended read.”
Murder She Wrote: Murder in Season by Jessica Fletcher and Jon Land
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“2 bodies in Jessica’s backyard. TV reporter gets killed. Makes you remember the TV show. A great read at any time of year!”
Instant Pot Asian Pressure Cooker Meals: Fast, Fresh & Affordable by Patricia Tanumihardja
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“Recipes from different Asian cuisines are very interesting. I’m looking forward to testing a few of them from Japan and the Philippines.”
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab
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“5 Stars: The writing in this book was INCREDIBLE. I adore all of the characters!”
Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner
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“Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner was such a FUN summer beach read- highly recommend.”
The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes by Leonard Goldberg
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“The characters were great!”
Teen Books
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
Book | eBook | eAudiobook | Playaway
“I reread Ready Player One by Ernest Cline, which I read last year during quarantine. I absolutely love it, and I would recommend it to anyone who’s looking for a funny, geeky book.”
Hunted by the Sky by Tanaz Bhathena
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“Hunted by the Sky: Tanaz Bhathena crafts a beautiful fantasy love story set in medieval India. She carefully constructs a culturally rich war-ridden world in chaos and brings it together under the calculated gaze of two different protagonists. It’s a must read.”
Between Perfect and Real by Ray Stoeve
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“This book made me cry at least twice. There was something so sincere about the way the book was written that made it so emotional. I feel like I also learned a lot from this book, even though it felt so relatable at times. Highly recommend it.”
The Box in the Woods by Maureen Johnson
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“5 out of 5 stars -I LOVE THIS BOOK WITH ALL OF MY HEART -The plot was amazing as always -Stevie and her friends are my favs :)”
The Hollow Inside by Brooke Lauren Davies
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“I read The Hollow Inside recently and it was insane. There were so many plot twists in the last 30-ish pages. I thought the characters were also very funny.”
Children’s Books
The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting
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“This was a very fun, exciting book for me to read with my younger sister. We had a great time acting out the various dialogue and predicting what would happen next.”
Sharko and Hippo by Elliott Kalan; illustrated by Andrea Tsurumi
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“Loved Shako and Hippo! So Crazy!”
Tad by Benji Davies
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“The tadpole had legs. I liked it.”
JoJo and BowBow Take the Stage by JoJo Siwa
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Judy Moody and The Bucket List by Megan Mcdonald
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Just Pretend by Tori Sharp
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Class Act by Jerry Craft
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“Class Act was super entertaining & very funny!”
New Kid by Jerry Craft
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“New Kid was reallllly good! Very interesting & entertaining.”
Magic Tree House: The Perfect Time for Pandas by Mary Pope Osborne
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The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary
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Squid and Octopus: Friends for Always by Tao Nyeu
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“I ate a fortune cookie like they did. :)”
Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy : a graphic novel by Rey Terciero
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Pax by Sara Pennypacker
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“Pax by Sara Pennypacker. Pax is a great book about a boy named Peter and his pet fox, Pax. Pax is always by Peter’s side until the unthinkable happens: Peter’s dad joins the army and is forced to dump Pax in the woods 300 miles away. Peter can not do without Pax. He leaves to find him.”
Eyes That Kiss in The Corner by Joanna Ho
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“Eyes That Kiss in The Corner was my favorite because it was about people being different and beautiful”
The Good Egg by John Jory and Pete Oswald
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Chloe the Kitten by Lily Small
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“I love Chloe the Kitty!”
Witch Boy by Molly Knox Ostertag
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Meet Optimus Primal by Jennifer Fox
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The Eerie Elementary Series by Jack Chabert
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The Pizza and Taco Series by Stephen Shaskan
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