www.delawarelibrary.org CHECK CHECKOUTITITOUTQuarterlyNewsletter /Summer 2022 Keeping you connected to the Delaware County District Library.
Holly Quaine, President Scott Tiede, Vice President Connie Skinner, Secretary Brad NickBethCeenaAllenBakerLearMcCoy
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In this issue of “Check It Out,” you’ll find information about our upcoming Hiring Event to recruit staff for the new Liberty Branch Library. People sometimes ask me about what it takes to work in a library. For us, the key is a “people-first attitude.” We are looking for colleagues who are genuinely interested in providing outstanding customer service, who enjoy helping people, and who want to be part of a team that’s similarly motivated. We seek people who are upbeat, even in the hectic pace of a busy service desk. Nearly all of our jobs are public facing; that means you need to be willing and able to face the public with a genuine, welcoming smile. You might be surprised that I didn’t mention that we want people who like to read or who are especially school-smart. I didn’t mention that we want people who have memorized the Dewey Decimal System or who keep their home libraries in alphabetical order. While we enjoy people with those attributes, and have been known to have some lively discussions about recent books, movies, true crime podcasts, and the mysteries of cataloging, these are less important than a people-first attitude. If you have this attitude, we’d love to talk to Georgeyou!Needham
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HOLIDAY CLOSURES Memorial Day Monday, May 30 Independence Day Monday, July 4 Labor Day Monday, September 5 DCDL BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Ostrander Library 75 North Fourth St. Ostrander, OH 43061 740-666-1410
Community & Family Outreach Services 7171 Gooding Blvd. Delaware, OH 43015 740-548-1660 Powell Library 460 South Liberty St. Powell, OH 614-888-916043065
Delaware Library & Maker Studio 84 East Winter St. Delaware, OH 43015 740-362-3861 Orange Library 7171 Gooding Blvd. Delaware, OH 43015
COMING SOON: Liberty Library 7468 Steitz Road Powell, OH 43065
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2 It’s always a beach day this summer at the Delaware County District Library. And our cover model, Avanelle is ready! Her mom is Kelly, the Youth Services & Programming Coordinator, who is responsible for all this summer fun. This year’s Summer Reading Club is “Oceans of Possibilities.” We’ll be learning and reading tales from the high seas, the beach, and the depth of the ocean all summer long. We’ve got STEM focused pirates and a life-size whale exhibit as well as long time summer favorites like the Medieval Faire and chick hatching! But we can’t forget the reason for all this fun. Reading over the summer helps children stay on track to learn the rest of the year. Just 15 minutes a day of reading can do wonders. Use the log on page 13 to track your minutes read and you can win prizes! Reading books, audiobooks, magazines, and comics all count towards the goal. So does being read to by a caregiver! No matter how you like to read, it all counts towards your goal of twelve hours. For more information on Summer Reading Club please visit:
YOUR LIBRARY CARD LOAN PERIODS & LIMITS Generous loan periods allow customers time to enjoy the items they have checked out while keeping materials continually moving for others, as well. Material Loan Period Loan Limit Books 4 weeks 100 Audiobooks 4 weeks 20 New Books 2 weeks 100 Magazines 2 weeks 20 Video Games 2 weeks 3 Board Games 2 weeks 3 Launchpads 2 weeks 3 Wi-Fi Hotspots 2 weeks 1 *adults only Chromebooks 2 weeks 1 *juveniles only DVDs 1 week 20 Fines No materials will accrue daily fines. Voluntary fines for overdue materials are gratefully accepted. DIGITAL LIBRARY TV, Movies & Instructional Videos LinkedInKanopyHooplaCreativebugLearning for Library Niche Academy Digital Magazines Consumer Reports Ohio Digital Library (Libby) Newspaper Archives Columbus Dispatch (1871 - present) New York Times Online (1851NewsBankpresent) Music Hoopla Ebooks, Audiobooks, Graphic Novels OhioHooplaDigital Library (Libby) Genealogy African American Heritage HeritageQuestHeritageFold3FamilyAncestry.comSearchHub Enjoy free access to these apps and websites, available through your smart device app store or at www.delawarelibrary.org. Just link your library card and you’re ready to go. 3
LIBRARY MOBILE APP Access the Delaware County District Library with the tap of a finger. Explore recent releases, search the catalog, check your account, find out about upcoming events, and check branch locations and hours. With easy access to digital collections and easy renewals, it’s your library at your Downloadfingertips. from the App Store or Google Play store. CENTRAL LIBRARY CONSORTIUM With a DCDL card, you also get access to millions of additional items in the collections of the 16 other member libraries. Items from these locations take slightly longer to arrive and require a hold to be placed. Visit clcohio.org/member-libraries/ for a list of all libraries where you can use your DCDL card! HOURS All DCDL locations will be open: Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday: Closed *The Ostrander Branch Library is closed on Mondays. The Delaware County District Library serves as the public information provider for our community, using traditional and innovative technology to encourage curiosity, free inquiry, and lifelong learning in a friendly environment. MISSION STATEMENT 4 CURBSIDE OR DRIVE-THRU SERVICE IS STILL AVAILABLE AT ALL DCDL LOCATIONS. NEW!
5 Sales!Book Orange Branch Library June 18 @ 9 - 3 Book DelawareSaleMain Library August 12 @ 5 - 8 August 13 @ 9 - 3 Book Sale Friends of the UpdateLibrary Powell Lolli-Pops Concerts Visit with the Friends of the Library at the City of Powell Lolli-Pops Concert Series monthly at 10:30am. June 6 - Jammin in Jammies July 11 - Matt Jergens August 1 - The Shazzbots
Get VIP access to the Liberty Branch Library: Join the Friends! WWW.DELAWARELIBRARYFRIENDS.ORG Don’t miss out on VIP access to the new Liberty Branch Library opening in the Fall! Join the FOL for an exclusive invitation to a special event at the library before it opens to the public. We are currently fundraising to equip an additional Maker Studio at the Liberty Branch Library. For more information or to donate, please visit: www.delawarelibraryfriends.org.
HIRINGEVENTPushbookswithus.It’sthemostfun!Wearehiringfullandpart-timepositions,includingatthenew Liberty Branch Library in Powell. Positions include librarians, circulation, youth and adult services and more. OPEN INTERVIEWS Thursday, June 23 @ 1 - 5 PM Liberty Township Hall Community Room 7761 N Liberty Rd, Powell, OH Stop in anytime, bring several copies of your resume, and be uniquely you. Delaware Library hiring managers will be hosting interviews on the spot for interested applicants. Visit delawarelibrary.org/careers for details.
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June12:30pm28: A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini @ Aladdin’s Eatery - 9711 Sawmill Parkway Powell, OH 43065 July 26: The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer Liberty Tavern - 50 S. Liberty Rd. Powell, OH 43065 Pam’s Afternoon Book Club June1:00pm28: The Wordy by Sarah Vowell July 26: Winter People by Jennifer McMahon August 30: The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty Evening Clubs Vicky’s Evening Book Club Zoom June6:00pm9:What Daily Growler - Powell June5:30pm8:Leave the World by Rumaan Alam July 13: The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix 10: The Push by Ashley Audrain Carrie’s Book Club Powell June5:30pm28: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier July 26: A Dream of Death by Connie Berry 23: We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker Harla’s Book Club Ostrander June7:00pm28: How the Penguins Veronica by Hazel July 26: The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See August 23: The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict
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9 ADULT PROGRAMS AGESGREATFOR18+ BOOK CLUBS Do you like to share your ideas & reactions about titles you’ve read? Like to discover others’ thoughts & opinions? Join a Book Club for a fun, entertaining discussion. Morning Clubs Kathy’s Book Club Ostrander June11:00am1:The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield July 6: The Indigo Girl by Natasha Boyd August 3: Victoria by Daisy Goodwin Afternoon Clubs Vicky’s Afternoon Book Club* *Pre-registration is required Zoom June1:00pm8:What Have You Been Reading? Around the World in Books & Bites (Virtual) *Pre-registration is required Zoom June1:00pm27 : A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini July 25: The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer Around the World in Books & Bites *Pre-registration is required Various Locations
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*Pre-registration is required Delaware June5:30pm16 3D Printing Tutorial* Learn how 3D printers work, discover ready-to-print projects, and design your own project. Fulfills the Maker Studio Passport 3D Track items: “Hands-on machine tutorial” and “Find or design an item.”
ARTS & CRAFTS Pinterest Crafts* Do you like to visit Pinterest for craft ideas but don’t always have time to create the idea? Create a Pinterest-worthy craft at the *Pre-registrationlibrary. is required Ostrander June6:00pm8:Wreath Decorating Delaware June6:00pm15:Terrarium Workshop Orange June6:00pm23: Summer Suncatcher TECHNOLOGY Laser Cutting Demo*
Cutting Vinyl Stencils* Turn a regular terra cotta pot into a custom one by applying a vinyl stencil to the surface to paint. Fulfills Maker Studio Passport Vinyl Track: “Handson machine tutorial” & “Design & prepare a single-color decal.”
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Engraved Garden Markers* Use the laser cutter to engrave some simple garden stakes to keep your plants organized. All supplies provided in the Maker Studio. Fulfills Maker Studio Passport Laser Track: ”Hands-on machine tutorial” and “Engrave an object.”
*Pre-registration is required Delaware June5:30pm30 Wide Format Printer Demo* The Maker Studio has a wide format printer and cutter available for patron use. To show you how the machine works and what kind of projects you can create, we’ll be running a demo where we show off a variety of projects and answer *Pre-registrationquestions. is required Delaware July5:30pm6 Buttons, and Bookmarks, and Notebooks, Oh My!* Learn how to operate three different analog machines the Maker Studio offers. Fulfills Maker Studio Passport Analog Track: “Laminate a bookmark,” “Make a set of buttons,” and “Bind a *Pre-registrationbook.” is required Delaware July5:30pm13 Custom Printed Stickers* Print and cut a custom sticker on the Maker Studio’s wide format printer. This class covers the following Maker Studio Passport items under the Laser Track:”Hands-on machine tutorial” and “Design & cut a printed *Pre-registrationsticker.”isrequired Delaware July5:30pm21
The Maker Studio has a laser cutter/engraver for patron access to create unique projects. To show you how the machine works and what kind of projects you can create, we’ll be running a demo where we show off a variety of projects and answer Delaware June5:30pm1
ADULT PROGRAMS Laser-Cut Jigsaw Puzzles* Laser-cut a photo into a one-ofa-kind jigsaw puzzle. This class covers the following Maker Studio Passport items under the Laser Track: “Hands-on machine tutorial” and “Laser cut a *Pre-registrationdesign.” is required Delaware July5:30pm27 Embroidery Demo* The Maker Studio has an embroidery machine available for patron access to embroider a variety of designs. To show you how the machine works and what kind of projects you can create, we’ll be running a demo where we show off a variety of projects and answer questions. *Pre-registration is required Delaware August5:30pm3 Customize a Koozie* Put your name or other simple design onto a can Koozie using a heat press. Fulfills the Maker Studio Passport Vinyl Track: “Hands-on machine tutorial” and “Use heat press to transfer *Pre-registrationvinyl.” is required Delaware August5:30pm11 Embroidered Tea Towels* Embroider a monogram onto a towel using the Maker Studio embroidery machine. Fulfills the Maker Studio Passport Analog Track item: “Sew a project.” *Pre-registration is required Delaware August5:30pm17 LANGUAGE LEARNING ESOL Classes Ongoing multi-level English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes. New students should call to register at 740203-2267. Orange Mondays,12:15pm Wednesday, Fridays LIFE SKILLS Delaware Toastmasters Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. Orange June6:00pm7,June 21, July 5, July 19 August 2, August 16, August 30 WELLNESS Making Sense of Medicare* SourcePoint’s certified insurance specialists will provide unbiased advice and recommendations to help make sense of *Pre-registrationMedicare.is required Delaware June10:00am20:New to Medicare July 11: Find Your Own Plan Orange August10:00am2: New to Medicare August 23: Find Your Own Plan Understanding Alzheimers Experts from the Alzheimer’s Association discuss the impact of Alzheimer’s, the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, stages and risk factors, current research and treatments, and resources. Orange August6:30pm17 11
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6 7 89 10 11 151245 30 154530 15 45 30 1545 30 154530 15 4530 15 45 30 Read Your Way to Prizes Read this summer and discover all the possibilities you can find in an ocean of books! Mark off a fish or a fin for every 15 minutes you read, and grab a prize* at the Delaware County District Library when you reach 6 and 12 Whetherhours.it’sbooks, magazines and comics or eBooks, audiobooks, or being read to by a friend or family member, it all counts! Start here You're halfway there! Come get a prize.
2 1 3 4 5 4515 30 451530 15 3045 15 45 4530 you did it! Come pick a book to keep. *While supplies last PossibilitiesReadingSummerAdult2022Oceansof
15 Book/Program Title 4321 If you win, how would you like to be contacted? email/phonename From May 28 - August 19, adults can read books or attend programs at DCDL. Write down what you read or attend. Return your completed bookmark to any library branch and enter to win a prize. Special Thanks to:
Each month there’s a new story to get outside and enjoy. To see all the StoryWalk® titles, visit the online calendar. by Hillary Scholz Youth Services Librarian
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Read: Reading 15 minutes a day builds the skills your child will need to learn how to read. A great way to get your 15 minutes of reading in, is to read one of our StoryWalks®! Come to the Powell, Orange or Ostrander branches each month to read a new story in our outdoor spaces. StoryWalk® is an innovative and delightful way for children — and adults! — to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time.
Orange Branch Library: Tues & Thurs @ 10:30am Powell Adventure Park: Weds & Fri @ 10:30am Delaware Main Library: Mon @ 6:30pm Weds @ 10:30am Ostrander Branch Library: Thurs @ 11am Don’t forget to check out StoryWalks® at Orange, Powell, and Ostrander!
Storytimes are back at three of our four locations this summer! We’re so excited to have storytellers back with us. Here’s the schedule!
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Talk: Talk about the books that you read! Ask your little what their favorite part of the story was or if they learned something new. Talking about what they read helps improve comprehension and memory retention.
Play: Get outside with chalk and decorate your sidewalks or driveways. Turn your outdoor space into a chalk obstacle course - jumps, spins, shapes, and more!
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Write: Visit youtube.com/TheDCDL, watch our “Draw the Alphabet” videos, and try to write them yourself!
Sing: Singing is a great way to develop listening skills with your little! Songs have a note for each part of a word, so when you sing you’re helping your child hear that words have smaller parts.
Summer has arrived and with it, the Summer Reading Club! DCDL is discovering Oceans of Possibilities through fun, family programs this summer and we hope that you join us for the excitement.
June10:00am16 Paws for Reading (Ages 5-11) Get extra practice and build confidence by reading to a trained therapy dog! Bring your favorite book or grab one off the shelf. Delaware June2:00pm21,July 26, August 23 Pirates: Lost at Sea (Ages 5-11) Don’t miss your chance to experience this interactive nautical tale with a refreshing splash of science! Orange June2:00pm24 Magic Nate (Ages Children5-11)and adults will laugh, cheer, and be mystified by the spectacle happening at this Magic Show! Delaware June2:00pm28 Kids Cookbook Club (Ages 6-11) We’re making delicious tacos during this fun, hands-on program. Ostrander July2:00pm5
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Delaware June2:00pm7 Cemetery Walk (Ages 5-11) Get a kid’s view of local history during this walk around the Mill Creek Cemetery. Meet at Mill Creek cemetery - rain or shine! Mill Creek Cemetery June2:00pm14 The Whalemobile* (Ages 5+) Learn more about whales while exploring the inside of a 43’ long, life-sized, inflatable, humpback whale! Register in advance for each child age 5 and older in one of four halfhour time *Pre-registrationslots. is required Willis Education Center
Orange June2:00pm3 Ohio Shipwrecks (Ages 5-11) Join us as we explore Ohio Shipwrecks, the basics of scuba diving gear, and the art of knot tying with a local Underwater Archaeologist from the Ohio History Connection!
Wolves: Fact vs Myth (Ages 6+) Learn what is true and what is only a myth about wolves from the Ohio Canid Center and see one up close! Ostrander July6:30pm12 Delaware July2:00pm19 Water Safety (Ages 5-12) Learn how to stay safe in the water this summer at this fun interactive program that includes a life jacket relay race! Ostrander July2:00pm26 Tween Art Explorers (Ages There’s9-12)afairy village in the Imagination Garden this August! Join us to create origami paper woodland creatures - a perfect fit for fairy friends! Orange August6:30pm15
Tiger Woo’s Tae Kwon Do (Ages 6-12) Try out a Tae Kwon Do class at the library!
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Bluegrass Musical Petting Zoo (Ages 5+) Enjoy a concert with Bluegrass group Lafferty Pike and then try out the guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and bass! Orange July2:00pm11
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Ostrander 11:00am - 3:00pm June 4 Fantastic Fairy Tales Puppet Show Flump, the royal court jester, has accidentally overheard a plot to turn the king into a mouse! Join Flump as he entertains the crowd until he can discover a way to stop Glistor’s sinister scheme.
Oceans of Possibilities: Songs & Stories Join musician, singer/ songwriter, and teacher, Joanie Lean about these programs and more with our online delawarelibrary.org/eventcalendar!
All About Chick Hatching At this one-hour presentation, you will learn all about chickens and eggs. Great for all ages! Then visit the library over the next three weeks to see if the eggs have hatched! Ostrander June6:30pm22 Farm Animal Petting Zoo Get a real-life farm experience at the library with chicks, ducks, turkeys, rabbits, sheep, goats, Magic Show: The Alans Join Jason and Stacy Alan for a highly interactive, themed magic show full of imaginative props, age-appropriate humor, and, of course, amazing magic!
Medieval Faire Horses, jousting games, traditional craftsmen, and a Medieval marketplace are back at the annual DCDL Medieval Faire! New this year, visit a mermaid’s grotto, a dragon’s lair and Sherwood Forest!
Orange June6:30pm6 Rockin’ Pirate Magic Show Erica Carlson, Sedgie the Hedgie, and her pirate crew will go on a fun adventure to uncover magical buried treasure! Delaware June6:30pm14 Powell June6:30pm20
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Summer Letterbox Part geocache and part scavenger hunt, the Summer Letterbox Adventure kicks off May 28. Get your family out in nature, explore the parks, and use clues to find hidden letterboxes. NEW THIS YEAR Explore 4 Delaware City Parks! There are 12 letterboxes to be discovered. Find at least 4 to earn your prize! For more details, preservationparks.com/programs/letterbox-adventurevisit PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM
20 TEEN PROGRAMS FORGREATAGES12-17 Anime & Japanese History Teens will find answers to questions they didn’t even think they had about Japanese history through classic anime and recent hits such as “Golden Kamuy” and “Attack on Titan.” Delaware June2:00pm2 Ostrander June2:00pm9 Comic Making* Teens ages 13 -18 will be introduced to the basics of comics and then make a onepage comic themselves with local artist Bryan Moss! *Pre-registration is required Orange June4:00pm15 Volunteer Drop-In* Ages 13-17. Need volunteer hours? Stop by to help prep crafts and activities for the Summer Reading Club! *Pre-registration is required Powell 2:00pm - 4:00pm June 16 Pet Portraits* Teens ages 13-17, register to come and draw your pet like the pros with pastel pencils! Bring a photo of a beloved furry friend to this workshop for *Pre-registrationinspiration. is required Delaware June2:00pm23 The Art of Henna Have a special henna design drawn on your hand while local artist Reunka Bhatt shares how and why henna body art is used around the world. Ostrander 2:00pm - 3:30pm June 30 Orange 4:00pm - 5:30pm July 6 Delaware 2:00pm - 3:30pm July 14 Teen WorkshopWriting How do you write stories readers will love? Start with character! JPC Allen shows writers how to develop characters who are fun to write and fun to read. Ostrander July2:00pm21 Intro to Falconry Teens can learn more about this ancient sport and watch a falconer from the Ohio School of Falconry handle and fly a trained hawk! Orange July4:00pm25
The Outreach Department meets you where you are with Little Free Libraries™
The boxes are part of a national campaign to promote a sense of community, reading for children, literacy for adults and libraries around the world. The hand-crafted structures built by the Delaware Area Career Center (DACC) and populated by DCDL contain constantly changing collections of books donated and shared by people of all ages and backgrounds. Browse the book selections available, take one for any duration of time, share it with friends, write a note in it for others to enjoy, and then pay it forward by bringing the book back or another book to share with others. For more information about our Little Free Libraries™ visit: www.delawarelibrary.org/outreach/
The Delaware County District Library is a Steward for five Little Free Libraries™ within the county. In Alum Creek and Delaware state parks, campers and visitors have the opportunity to pick up a book at the nature center, camp store or marina. Visitors can also find books at Hyatts Road Park and in Radnor.
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What Is The Maker studio?
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Learn to use all the machines in the Maker Studio on your own! To assist with your journey through all the tools in the Maker Studio, pick up a Maker Studio Passport! This guide will introduce you to all the methods and classes needed to fully master the space. You can pick the passport up and check off your first box when you get a tour of the Maker Studio and all its Completegadgets. every task in the booklet and we’ll help you make a custom, one of a kind Golden Library Card with the machines available. (But you’ll be an expert by then so you could probably make it
Master the Maker Studio
The Maker Studio is a project of the Delaware County District Library where people of all ages can make, invent, create, build, and learn. Bring your ideas to life using our tools, equipment, and software, including 3D printers, sewing machines, vinyl cutter, laser cutter/engraver, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Locatedmore.in the Delaware Main Library 84 E. Winter St. Delaware, OH
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In parallel timelines, The Summer Wives tells the glamorous tale of Miranda Schuyler’s first summer on Winthrop Island in 1951 and another summer decades later when she returns to find justice for the man she once loved. This is a great starting point for any of Williams’ historical fiction novels, and a peek at the sprawling fictional Schuyler family. You’ll want more and there’s at least a dozen more to read from this author.
Welcome to the most tumultuous summer of the twentieth century. It’s 1969, and for the Levin family, the times they are a-changing. The siblings of the family are spread between Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard but that doesn’t mean that there won’t be family drama to make the cultural drama of the year. This is beach read queen Elin Hilderbrand’s first foray into historical fiction and it is atmospheric and nostalgic.
There’s nothing better than reading in the sun in the summer and reading the right book can make anywhere feel like the beach. Add one of these titles to your To-BeRead list. I’m sure they’ll get you in a vacation state of mind.
For more beach reads: bit.ly/DCDLbeachreads
The title of this one hits it on the nose. When a romance author and a literary author end up spending the summer in neighboring beach houses, they challenge one another to write in the other’s genre. Whoever’s book gets published first wins. While diving into each other’s work, they learn a lot about each other, themselves, and how our work defines us.
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Beach Read by Emily Henry
The Summer Wives by Beatriz Williams
Summer of ‘69 by Elin Hilderbrand
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