Beach Reads and BeyondFor your reading pleasure, here's a selection of hot August titles. Select titles by your favorite popular authors; read/re-read a great book re-popularized by a big-screen film; or check out a timely non-fiction read. Mix and match!
Julie and Julia by Julie Powell
Read the book ; see the big-screen film starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams. If you are brave in the kitchen, try one of Julia Child's recipes found in Mastering the Art of French Cooking.
A Reporter's Life by Walter Cronkite
Cronkite, who died in July 2009, is one the most respected journalists of our time. Read about his 60-year-long career and gain insight into a reporter often called the most trusted man in America.
39 Clues : The Black Circle by Patrick Carman
Fifth in this popular series for children, the hunt for the 39 Clues leads Amy and Dan to their most treacherous destination yet...
South of Broad by Pat Conroy
The latest from this great southern fiction writer, arguably most famous for The Prince of Tides and The Great Santini.
206 Bones by Kathy Reichs (Release Date : August 25)
The latest from author and producer of the Fox television hit about forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan.
Even Money by Dick Francis (Release Date : August 25)
Horse racing, bookmaking, murder? Yes, it’s a Francis franchise mystery thriller, co-authored by Dick's son, Felix.
The Curse of the Good Girl : Raising Authentic Girls with Courage and Confidence by Rachel Simmons
If you are a parenting a middle-school daughter, this title may be for you. From the author of Odd Girl Out.
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
Picked for discussion by many a book club, this fantastical romantic drama is now a big-screen film starring Rachel McAdams as the art student and Eric Bana as the hip(!) librarian. The film premieres today in many nearby theaters.
Alex Cross's Trial by James Patterson (Release Date : August 24)
This novel, co-authored by Richard Dillalo, is reported to be different than the usual Alex Cross novel. Guess we'll all have to wait and see...
Princess of Landover by Terry Brooks (Release Date : August 18)
Fans of Brooks's Landover books will welcome this title; it's the first new book in the series since Witches' Brew.
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
This sleeper hit has reached bestseller status on children's book lists and deservedly so. Here find an elegant and tricky story that honors Madeleine L'Engle's classic, A Wrinkle in Time. Read both books; they are superb kiddo reads and can make for great family discussion.
Julie and Julia by Julie Powell
Read the book ; see the big-screen film starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams. If you are brave in the kitchen, try one of Julia Child's recipes found in Mastering the Art of French Cooking.
A Reporter's Life by Walter Cronkite
Cronkite, who died in July 2009, is one the most respected journalists of our time. Read about his 60-year-long career and gain insight into a reporter often called the most trusted man in America.
39 Clues : The Black Circle by Patrick Carman
Fifth in this popular series for children, the hunt for the 39 Clues leads Amy and Dan to their most treacherous destination yet...
South of Broad by Pat Conroy
The latest from this great southern fiction writer, arguably most famous for The Prince of Tides and The Great Santini.
206 Bones by Kathy Reichs (Release Date : August 25)
The latest from author and producer of the Fox television hit about forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan.
Even Money by Dick Francis (Release Date : August 25)
Horse racing, bookmaking, murder? Yes, it’s a Francis franchise mystery thriller, co-authored by Dick's son, Felix.
The Curse of the Good Girl : Raising Authentic Girls with Courage and Confidence by Rachel Simmons
If you are a parenting a middle-school daughter, this title may be for you. From the author of Odd Girl Out.
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
Picked for discussion by many a book club, this fantastical romantic drama is now a big-screen film starring Rachel McAdams as the art student and Eric Bana as the hip(!) librarian. The film premieres today in many nearby theaters.
Alex Cross's Trial by James Patterson (Release Date : August 24)
This novel, co-authored by Richard Dillalo, is reported to be different than the usual Alex Cross novel. Guess we'll all have to wait and see...
Princess of Landover by Terry Brooks (Release Date : August 18)
Fans of Brooks's Landover books will welcome this title; it's the first new book in the series since Witches' Brew.
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
This sleeper hit has reached bestseller status on children's book lists and deservedly so. Here find an elegant and tricky story that honors Madeleine L'Engle's classic, A Wrinkle in Time. Read both books; they are superb kiddo reads and can make for great family discussion.
Daniel X : Watch the Skies by James Patterson
If you are a middle-school reader who enjoys action-adventure titles, the Daniel X series is pretty good. Give 'em a try.
If you are a middle-school reader who enjoys action-adventure titles, the Daniel X series is pretty good. Give 'em a try.
