Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly prompt hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. This week’s prompt is summer reading list. I split my list into two parts. The first half is adult books I plan on reading over the summer. The second half is middle grade books. One of my goals for the summer is to read more middle grade books. This way I can add to my classroom library, have recommendations ready for my students, and gain insights for my writing.
My adult summer reads:
- With Love from London by Sara Jio- I just started this one last night. I’ve only read the first chapter, but I have high expectations. Jio is one of my favorite authors, and I can’t resist a plot that involves someone inheriting a bookshop.
- The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin Harmel- fleeing Nazis isn’t beach reading material, but I love Harmel’s writing
- Murder on Black Swan Lane by Andrea Penrose- This historical mystery series has been recommended to me several times.
- Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam- I know the least about this book and author, but it looks like a good summer thriller
- Second First Impressions by Sally Thorne- When I think of summer reads, this is the type of book that comes to mind, a humorous contemporary romance.
My Middle Grade Summer Reads:
- Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz- This book leans more toward YA than MG, but I’m counting it anyway because I’ve heard such good things.
- Al Capone Throws Me a Curve by Gennifer Choldenko- I love the Tales from Alcatraz series so much!
- The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine- A story of friendship around the integration of Little Rock schools.
- Supergifted by Gordon Korman- If you haven’t read Ungifted, it’s the story of an “average” kid who is accidentally placed in a school for the gifted and talented. The sequel is the reverse, when one of the gifted kids attending a “normal” school. Korman is one of the best at reaching reluctant readers.
- The Hidden Oracle by Rick Riordan- This was published in 2016, I don’t know how I haven’t read it yet. You can’t miss with Rick Riordan
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I hope you enjoy all of theses books and find some gems for your classroom, too.
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I love the Alcatraz series as well! It’s so interesting, heartfelt, and fun. Here’s hoping Choldenko launches another great MG series soon.
Happy TTT!
Susan
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I’d love to read In the Forest of Vanishing Stars too. I sound like such a great book, full of courage and strength. I hope you enjoy all of these!