A Sense of Place: Audio There’s nothing like a strong sense of place to take a story to the next level. In these audiobooks, the setting is just as much a character as any of the people. Sink into one of these unique worlds for an absorbing listening experience.
Read by the Author: Celebrity Memoirs What’s juicier than a celebrity memoir? That same memoir brought to life by the celebrity’s own voice! Check out these glimpses at life in the limelight, read by their famous authors, for a fascinating listening experience.
Wild Family Weddings Weddings bring together large casts of characters who share family history–and family drama. These novels are the perfect combination of funny, dramatic, and romantic.
Wedding Season Romances During wedding season, romance isn’t just for the bride and groom. Guests, wedding planners, and members of the bridal party all have a chance at love in these romantic comedies.
Summer Fun for the Young at Heart The books in this list will help you slow down, get outside, and reconnect with your childhood sense of joy and wonder.
From the Garden to Your Kitchen: Cookbooks These cookbooks will inspire you to make the most of summer produce from the farmers market or your garden.
Oppenheimer and the Atom Bomb Curious to learn more after watching the Christopher Nolan film? Read these books about Oppenheimer, Hiroshima, and nuclear fission for a more complex understanding of atomic history.
Summer of Barbie It’s shaping up to be a very Barbie summer! The new movie directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling lands in theaters July 21. In the meantime, learn more about this iconic doll and her influence on pop culture with these resources.
Whatcom Grooves: Books for a Summer of Jazz Celebrate our summer jazz series with books about jazz and music appreciation! Gather with your neighbors for a joyous hour of live music at events hosted by Friends of the Library in South Whatcom, Ferndale, and Blaine. Learn more at wcls.org/jazz.
Tree List for Summer Reading Summer Reading 2023: Read books. Plant trees. This summer, join us as we read for trees. Find out more at the library or wcls.org/summer-reading. Turn to this list for tree-inspired books.