More Books to Add to Your Reading List

As if you don't have enough summer reading to do, Newsweek has published a new reading list. Instead of the traditional "summer reading" list, the magazine features "What to Read Now. And Why." These are not necessarily recently published books, but they do relate in some way to the current world issues.

From the article:

The fact is, no one needs another best-of list telling you how great The Great Gatsby is. What we do need, in a world with precious little time to read (and think), is to know which books — new or old, fiction or nonfiction — open a window on the times we live in, whether they deal directly with the issues of today or simply help us see ourselves in new and surprising ways.

Award Winning Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books Announced

More summer reading:

Here, from Locus, the magazine of the science fiction and industry field, are the 2009 best science fiction and fantasy books.

Interested in sci-fi and fantasy? Then check out Tech librarian John Robertson's Science and Fantasy BookLetter. Subscribe here.

[via EarlyWord]

Be Creative and Express Yourself with the Library's Summer Reading Programs

Summer is here! Time to shake out the beach towels, break out the sunscreen and dust off those books you've been meaning to read. Whether you have a road trip planned or just a day at the beach, you'll need some great books to take with you.

Troy Public Library's Summer Reading Programs will help you keep track of the books you read this summer, and reward you with prizes. Win gift certificates and other goodies just for logging books and reviews online. It's easy: register for a reading program, log in to the program website, enter each book you read, and write a review. Children can look forward to earning weekly prizes. Teens and Adults will have weekly and monthly drawings so keep logging those books all Summer long. This year's Summer Reading Program themes are Be Creative and Express Yourself @ Your Library.

To sign up for the Summer Reading Program, click on the links below:

Adult Year-Round Reading Program (ages 18 and up)
Teen Summer Reading Program (ages 13-18)
Youth Summer Reading Program (ages 3-12)

Looking for some book suggestions to get you started? Check out these book lists (updated monthly) for reading suggestions from our own Library staff:

Be Creative @ the Library: Help youth get into the spirit of this year's Summer Reading Program theme with these great craft books.

Arts, Crafts, Hobbies and More...: Arts and craft books for adults. With a variety of books on different hobbies (sewing, knitting, beading, woodworking, gardening and more) there's something here for everyone.

Looking for a great mystery or the newest video release? Check out the rest of our lists for book, audiobook and video suggestions here.

Happy Reading!

Park and Read in Michigan This Summer

The Troy Public Library has teamed up with the Library of Michigan and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to make it easier for you to enjoy a day at one of Michigan’s beautiful State parks.

When you visit the Library between now and September 25, you can pick up a one-day vehicle permit good at any Michigan State Park and Recreation Area. Many of the parks will have a hammock available for you to borrow for the day. So grab your book, pick a park, and enjoy a relaxing—and FREE—day of reading outdoors.

The program is sponsored by Macy’s and The HammockCompany.com.

A Book Lover's Summer

Here are The Wall Street Journal's best reads for this summer.

[via EarlyWord]

More Summer Reading Suggestions

Looking for more summer reading?

EarlyWord looks at two new summer books roundups: the first, from four regular National Public Radio commentators; and the second from the RealSimple blog.

When you are finished noting your picks, come into the Library and check them out!

Check Out These Summer Reading Lists

It is time for summer – which means that it is time for summer reading!

Here, to help you plan, are summer reading lists from USA Today, Amazon, New York magazine and The Daily Beast.

[via EarlyWord]