Abriel and Mariah discuss programs and library happenings. Books discussed include:

Nordlys by Malin Falch

The Quiet Librarian by Allen Eskens

Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

Summer reading is ending, but we have a new beginning. Introducing Ms. Melissa, our new Children’s Librarian at the Allen County Public Library. Summer reading highlights are mentioned, as well as these books.

Chicken-Fried Women: Friendship, Kinship, and the Women Who Made Us This Way by Melissa Radke and Worthy Books.

Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson

Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping by Jesse Q. Sutanto

The View from Lake Como by Adriana Trigiani

Abbie and Chelsea talk about summer programs and books featuring strong women. Books discussed include:

Matriarch by Tina Knowles

The House of My Mother by Shari Franke

Maria by Michelle Moran

Amanda and Mariah talk about library happenings and books they feel are worth recommending.

Books mentioned include:

• The Girl in Cabin 13 by A.J. Rivers
• Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng
• The Highgate Cemetery Murder: A Tate & Bell Mystery by Irina Shapiro
• Whispers at Dusk: The Blackbird Trilogy by Heather Graham
• Love, The Earth by Frances Stickley
• What a Wonderful World by Bob Thiele & George David Weiss

Mariah and Shelia talk about summer reading activities for patrons of all ages and books they feel are worth recommending. Books discussed include:

On A Quiet Street by Seraphina Nova Glass

Brooke Shields is Not Allowed to Get Old by Brooke Shields

Shadow of the Solstice: A Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito Novel by Anne Hillerman

Tough Luck by Sandra Dallas

The Maid by Nita Prose

The Women on Platform Two by Laura Anthony

Amanda and Abby talk about the Summer Reading frenzy, thanks to all the special programs scheduled for youth, teens, and adults this summer at the Allen County Public Library. They also discuss and recommend the books below for avid readers.

Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak

Black Woods Blue Sky by Eowyn Ivey

Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person by The School of Life and Alain de Botton

Black Girl You Are Atlas by Renee Watson

Chelsea and Shelia discuss Color Our World Summer Reading Activities for kids, teens, and adults, and the Friends of the Library Book Sale.

Books discussed include:

Is She Really Going Out with Him? by Sophie Cousens

Middle of the Night by Riley Sager

The Night We Lost Him by Laura Dave

Three Days in June by Anne Tyler

Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave by Elle Cosimano

Jamie & Maria talk about summer reading events, art programs, and books they've read and recommend. Books discussed include:

Thunderhead by Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child

The Typewriter by Julie Hogue

Myron Bolitar Series by Harlan Coben

Dark Rose by Chevy Stephens

Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding