Subject: Not your ordinary book lists.

Two more raffles bags to go!

Congratulations to this week's winner, gail.m13! We hope you enjoy your Beach Chic bag! There were 352 tickets in this raffle, making it our most popular raffle this year.


There are only two raffle bags left, so make sure to log your books!


As of Thursday afternoon, we've read a total of 1,464 books together 😲😎


There are still a few hand-woven bookmarks available! If you're using curbside pickup, feel free to request a bookmark when you schedule your books for pickup. Just let us know the title of your favorite book this year!


Click here to register.

Not your ordinary book lists.

Remember that classic you've always wanted to read, but just... can't get yourself to finish? Mental Floss recently highlighted the Serial App, which breaks public domain books into easy-to-read chunks. It's a great way to read classics like Pride and Prejudice, Jane Eyre, The Time Machine, and Sherlock Holmes!


Ever heard a story told from the point of view of a pet, an android… or a dead person? Check out Bookbub's 10 Books with Unusual Narrators.


Are you a reader AND a foodie? Check out Bookbub's Recipe for a Perfect Read: 15 Charming Novels About Food. No cookbooks included!


It seems to be the summer of the Colleen Hoover novel, according to Slate's The Unlikely Author Who’s Absolutely Dominating the Bestseller List. If you want to try one of Hoover's novels, which provide "jolts of unadulterated feels," check out what we have in the library catalog.

Leaderboard

summertime has kept the lead this week—and reached 30 books (wow!) sharonkay is close in second place, followed by srfasciano and ALigas tied for third place, and Beth in fourth place. Fifth place is a five-way tie between teachetc, Carmela, marie5k, and goue31187!

Want to see more? Check out the full leaderboard.


Gardener's Dream Raffle

Up your gardening game with the Gardener's Dream bag! The raffle will be held on Thursday, August 25. There are currently 175 tickets in this raffle.


The Gardener's Dream raffle ($95 value) includes:

  • Garden kneeler

  • Trowel

  • Gloves

  • Pruning shears

  • $25 gift card to The Pho Bar

  • The book 'New Garden' by Better Homes and Gardens

  • The book 'Ground Rules' by Kate Frey

  • Berlin-Peck Memorial Library tote bag


For a full list of raffles and challenges, visit the summer reading page or pick up a copy of the summer reading booklet.



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