More Book Suggestions Before Summer's End
The Frankfort Public Library continues its series of summer reads. Check it out before the season passes you by.
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Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Summer Reads, Week 6: Roots
How do this week's reading suggestions from the Frankfort Public Library deal with roots? The answer might surprise you.
This summer, Frankfort Public Library will give readers of all ages a variety of suggestions when it comes to picking the perfect titles to bring with you to the beach, the park or even work (hey, you can read during your lunch hour, right?). The titles will be posted on the blog in the Local Voices section. In fact, the first entry is already published. Plus, your reading could win you some prizes by joining the library's Summer Reading Club and keeping track of your books and audiobooks with the online summer reading log. This week's suggestions center around the idea of roots. The Flight of Gemma Hardy deals with the main character setting new roots in Scotland's Orkney Islands. Glaciers: A Novel has its protagonist struggles with her …
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Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Summer Reads, Week 5: Changing Worlds
The book suggestions continue from the Frankfort Public Library. This installment revolves around how characters cope as their realities and environments transform around them.
This summer, Frankfort Public Library will give readers of all ages a variety of suggestions when it comes to picking the perfect titles to bring with you to the beach, the park or even work (hey, you can read during your lunch hour, right?). The titles will be posted on the blog in the Local Voices section. In fact, the first entry is already published. Plus, your reading could win you some prizes by joining the library's Summer Reading Club and keeping track of your books and audiobooks with the online summer reading log. This week's suggestions show how characters respond when the worlds they know turn upside down. The three novels look at that theme in very different ways. In some cases, the change is metaphoric, as protagonists must …
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Sunday, July 8, 2012
Summer Reads, Week 4: War With Words
The book suggestions continue from the Frankfort Public Library. This installment revolves around wars of some type: World War II, civil war and the war to stay healthy.
This summer, Frankfort Public Library will give readers of all ages a variety of suggestions when it comes to picking the perfect titles to bring with you to the beach, the park or even work (hey, you can read during your lunch hour, right?). The titles will be posted on the blog in the Local Voices section. In fact, the first entry is already published. Plus, your reading could win you some prizes by joining the library's Summer Reading Club and keeping track of your books and audiobooks with the online summer reading log. This week's suggestions all deal with wars of some type. The two novels tackle World War II and the Rwandan civil war. The non-fiction selection focuses on the battle to stay healthy. Of course, there's one more …
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Monday, July 2, 2012
Summer Reads, Week 3: Reading Across America
The Frankfort Public Library's next round of summer reading suggestions focuses on books set in different parts of the country.
This summer, Frankfort Public Library will give readers of all ages a variety of suggestions when it comes to picking the perfect titles to bring with you to the beach, the park or even work (hey, you can read during your lunch hour, right?). The titles will be posted on the blog in the Local Voices section. In fact, the first entry is already published. Plus, your reading could win you some prizes by joining the library's Summer Reading Club and keeping track of your books and audiobooks with the online summer reading log. This week's suggestions all take place in different states and different time periods. The three selections are a murder mystery, a story about a secret affair and a tale of frontier expansion. Of course, there's one …
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Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Summer Reads, Week 2: Secrets, Secrets and More Secrets
The Frankfort Public Library continues its summer reading recommendations with three more books this week.
This summer, Frankfort Public Library will give readers of all ages a variety of suggestions when it comes to picking the perfect titles to bring with you to the beach, the park or even work (hey, you can read during your lunch hour, right?). The titles will be posted on the blog in the Local Voices section. In fact, the first entry is already published. Plus, your reading could win you some prizes by joining the library's Summer Reading Club and keeping track of your books and audiobooks with the online summer reading log. This week's suggestions seem to revolve around the theme of secrets. The two novels revolve around international espionage, and the third recommendation uncovers some of the secrets behind unleashing your own creativity…
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Patch Enlists Author James Patterson to Give Summer Book Ideas for Kids
Acclaimed writer James Patterson and his READKIDDOREAD program compile reading lists for every age. Check them out in our special summer reading guide.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Need Summer Reading Suggestions? Let Patch and Frankfort Library Get You Started
We've enlisted staffers from the Frankfort Public Library to offer their reading recommendations.
Sometimes, there's nothing quite like the relaxing feeling of sitting outside on a warm summer night with the beverage of your choice, reading a good book. All you need is to find the right book. That's where we come in. This summer, Frankfort Public Library will give readers of all ages a variety of suggestions when it comes to picking the perfect titles to bring with you to the beach, the park or even work (hey, you can read during your lunch hour, right?). The titles will be posted on the blog in the Local Voices section. In fact, the first entry is already published. Plus, your reading could win you some prizes by joining the library's Summer Reading Club and keeping track of your books and audiobooks with the online summer reading log…
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Sunday, June 10, 2012
Summer Reading List for Tweens and Teens, 11-Up
Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. Here, James Patterson’s summer reading picks for tweens and teens, ages 11-up.
Looking for another escape? This list of books has something for everyone–fantasy, adventure, and of course, love. What more is there? Read one, or read ‘em all—post your thoughts in the comments. Or if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments! Plus, check out the Frankfort Public Library's summer reading selections for kids and adults at the library's blog in the Local Voices section. Great Advanced Reads for Tweens and Teens Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs A thrilling reading experience which combines fantasy with haunting vintage photography. Find out what happens when 16-year-old Jacob discovers the ruins of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. The Lost Hero (Heroes of Olympus series) by…
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Summer Reading Lists for Preschoolers and Kids, Ages 2-7
Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check out this list of the best illustrated books.
Looking for a great book to read this summer? This list of illustrated books for kids ages 2 to 7 is so much fun. Plus it includes books young readers can start to read TO you! Read one, or read ‘em all—post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments! Plus, check out the Frankfort Public Library's summer reading selections for kids and adults at the library's blog in the Local Voices section. Shark vs. Train by Chris Barton, illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld Who do you think will win, Shark or Train? Blackout by John Rocco A summer blackout can actually be a great party! Dog and Bear: Two Friends, Three Stories by Laura Vaccaro Seeger Read about the adventures of best friends, Dog and Bear. …
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