August 4, 2019

Marlow Bookshop Summer Reads

Summer – the time of year us parents get to sit back in the sun with a glass of something chilled in hand and lose ourselves in a good book. Well I, for one, can dream but if you do get some ‘me time’ over the holidays the Marlow Bookshop have compiled their list of not-to-be-missed summer reads. And, if, like me, the closest you’ll come to a page turner is your child’s bedtime story then they’ve got that covered too. Here are their recommended reads for the whole family…. which you can also find in Marlow library.

Picture Books

A House That Once Was by Julie Fogliano, illustrated by Lane Smith is the award-winning story of two children who come across an abandoned house deep in the woods and imagine who could have lived there. Beautiful images and lovely rhythmic prose that’s perfect for reading out loud.

The Runaway Pea by Kjartan Poskitt and Alex Willmore is another fantastic picture book about the adventurous little pea who jumps off the dinner plate. Teatime will never be the same again!

Books for 5 to 8 year olds

On 20th July 1969 Apollo 11 landed on the moon and there are some great books around in celebration of the 50th anniversary of this momentous achievement. Usborne’s Book of the Moon by Laura Cowan and illustrated by Diane Toledano is really striking and describes the space landing and the way humanity has regarded the moon across history. Guaranteed to keep young minds engaged.

On 20 th July 1969 Apollo 11 landed on the moon and there are some great books around in celebration of the 50th anniversary of this momentous achievement. Usborne’s Book of the Moon by Laura Cowan and illustrated by Diane Toledano is really striking and describes the space landing and the way humanity has regarded the moon across history. Guaranteed to keep young minds engaged.

Books for 8 to 12 yr olds

Evie and the Animals by Matt Haig. Evie can hear what animals are thinking – and talk to them too. She’s determined to keep her superpower secret, but after an encounter with a lion, things get out of hand!

For older readers in the 8-12 range, there’s a new Katherine Rundell out – The Good Thieves. Katherine Rundell (writer of the much-loved Explorer and Wolf Wilder) has created another great adventure story, this time set in New York City among gangsters and pickpockets.

Books for Young Adults

Under a Dancing Star by Laura Wood, who also wrote A Sky Painted Gold – we love them both. Beautiful, witty, romance.

Adult Non Fiction

Michael Palin – Erebus, Story of a Ship. Reveals the fate of HMS Erebus which was found in 2014 over 160 years after disappearing whilst undertaking one of the most ambitious naval expeditions of all time.

Adult Fiction

Murder in Midsummer – classic mysteries from Arthur Conan Doyle, Ruth Rendell and Ellis Peters amongst others. Perfect for dipping in and out of.

Murder in Midsummer – classic mysteries from Arthur Conan Doyle, Ruth Rendell and Ellis Peters amongst others. Perfect for dipping in and out of. And not to be missed in David Nicholls’ Sweet Sorrow – pure romance.

Another not to be missed is David Nicholls’ Sweet Sorrow – pure romance.

You can also find copies of the books in Marlow library or have them ordered in for you to loan.

Did you know that Bright Young Things will be in Marlow Library on 28th August 11am to 12pm. This is a free event for 4 to 11yr olds where your child can learn about the solar system and get involved in writing a story. Find out more about this and other local events on the MarlowMums.com Upcoming Events page.