Summer reads are always intriguing and alluring, beckoning us with visions of cool shade, cold, refreshing drinks, and stories (both true and made-up) that let us peek into other lives. Here’s our own list of summer reads, as well as a bonus – the Boston Globe’s summer reading list. Grab a chair, a drink, and a book – you’re set for another month of summer!
Shirley O.
- The Joy of Not Working by Ernie Zelinski
- The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls by Anissa Gray
- Jeeves and the King of Clubs by Ben Schott
- Watch Me Disappear by Janelle Brown
Ellen L.
- Mrs. Wilson – DVD (based on a true story)
- She Wants It by Jill Soloway
- Wits End by Karen Joy Fowler
- A Trick of the Light by Louise Penny
Kelli O.
- Sweet Little Lies by Caz Frear
Kate M.
- Breaking the Dance by Clare O’Donohue
- I Can Only Draw Worms by Will Mabbitt
- Una historia de dos beastias by Fiona Roberton
David S.
- The Kid – DVD. The Kid is a new and interesting angle on Pat Garrett’s (Ethan Hawke) pursuit and capture of Billy the Kid (DiCaprio look-alike Dane DeHaan), in which a brother and sister cross paths with the legendary figures. It’s a capable, solid directorial debut by actor Vincent D’Onofrio, who casts Chris Pratt in a supporting role as a terrifically despicable character.
- Mega Time Squad – DVD. Just when it seemed filmmakers had run out of interesting time-travel stories, we get this fun ‘n’ fresh, low-budget, take on the sub-genre from–of all places–New Zealand. It’s clever, creative, and quite funny.
Katie F.
Scott F.
- Late Migrations by Margaret Renkl
- King of the Mississippi by Mike Freedman
- Roughhouse Friday by Jaed Coffin