Friday, August 31, 2012
One Patch columnist shares her favorite reads of the season; leave a comment to tell us about yours!
It's the "It" book of the summer and it has more twists, turns and stomach-wrenching plunges than your favorite ride at Cedar Point. I'm talking about Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. Simply said, it's the story of a wife gone missing. Or does she? Amy and Nick Dunne find love and marriage in New York City. Then, unemployment finds them and they are forced to move back to Nick's home state of Missouri. Amy does not want to be there. "I suppose it's not a compromise if only one of you considers it such." In Missouri — a state with the death penalty, as a matter of fact — the couple drifts farther and farther apart until one day the front door is left open and Amy is gone. Gone Girl is the kind of book that makes you text friends late at night …
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Friday, August 3, 2012
Sixteen people entered our contest for a chance to win a Kindle and, while only one could win, they all had great suggestions.
Sixteen people entered our summer reading contest for the chance to win a Kindle and, while only one could win, they all had great suggestions. Berkley Patch was happy to deliver a new Kindle on Thursday to contest winner Karen Hagglund of Huntington Woods, who recommended "Caleb's Crossing" by Geraldine Brooks. Below are some of the other reader-submitted recommendations that we'll be adding to our 2012 Summer Reading Guide. Have a favorite that you don't see on the list? Leave a comment below!
Karen Hagglund, a member of the Huntington Woods Public Library book discussion group, says she plans to give the device to her cousin as a graduation present.
Berkley Patch was happy to deliver a new Kindle on Thursday to our summer reading contest winner Karen Hagglund of Huntington Woods, who recommended "Caleb's Crossing" by Geraldine Brooks. Hagglund, who discovered the book in the Huntington Woods Public Library book discussion group, said she plans to give the Kindle to her cousin as a gift when she graduates in December from Olivet College in Olivet, Mich. "She'll really enjoy it," Hagglund said. "I love mine," said Hagglund, who already has a Kindle of her own. "It's just a great way to read. It's great to be able to carry your books in your pocket and read whatever you want." Hagglund said some members of her book discussion group were reluctant to adopt the digital reading devices, but…
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Saturday, June 23, 2012
My grandmother would be so pleased to see her timeless book included in the Patch summer reading lists.
Summertime, and the reading is easy .... or challenging, depending on our mood, right? I have just submitted my latest YA manuscript to my agent, so I am gearing up for a reading frenzy, a veritable feast of other people’s words. And I love them all, from picture books to the classics. (Right now I am reading The Mysterious Benedict Society aloud to my daughter (age 7) at the urging of my boys (ages 10 and 12) and I am LOVING it.) For myself I am currently reading A Discovery of Witches. When I was a child, summertime meant getting lost in other worlds created by amazing authors, JUST FOR ME. (Right?) This summer, Patch has teamed up with James Patterson to create a reading list to encourage literacy: Read Kiddo Read. I was very pleased …
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s ReadKiddoRead program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check this list of favorite page-turners from Patterson.
Looking for a great book for summer reading? Patch has teamed up with author James Patterson’s ReadKiddoRead program to bring you reading lists for kids of all ages. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check these lists of his favorite page-turners. Click the links below to see each age group's list. Read one, or read ‘em all, and post your thoughts in the comments section. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments. Summer Reading List for Tweens and Teens, 11-Up Summer Reading Lists for Kids Ages 8-12 Summer Reading Lists for Kids Ages 6-9 Summer Reading Lists for Preschoolers and Kids Ages 2-7
Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s ReadKiddoRead program to bring you reading lists for every age. Here, James Patterson’s summer reading picks for tweens and teens, ages 11-up.
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Looking for another escape? This list of books has something for everyone – fantasy, adventure, and of course, love. What more is there? Read one, or read ‘em all – post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments! Great Advanced Reads for Tweens and Teens Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs A thrilling reading experience which combines fantasy with haunting vintage photography. Find out what happens when 16-year old Jacob discovers the ruins of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. The Lost Hero (Heroes of Olympus series) by Rick Riordan After rebuilding Camp Half-Blood, Kronos, Percy and their friends inherit a quest for which they need help from a few …
Patch has teamed up with writer James Patterson’s ReadKiddoRead program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check this list of 'Favorite Pageturners' from Patterson.
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Looking for a great book to read this summer? This list of books has something for everyone – adventure, magic, smart kids, and amazing kids. Read one, or read ‘em all – post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments! Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos Two months of being grounded during summer vacation change Jack Gantos’ life forever. Especially since it involves the mysterious chore of typing obituaries for his intriguing neighbor. Charlie Joe Jackson’s Guide to Not Reading by Tommy Greenwald What happens when Charlie Joe Jackson, the most reluctant reader EVER has to actually read a book? Big Nate in a Class by Himself (Big Nate series) by Lincoln Peirce Things don’t always go your way …
Patch has teamed up with writer James Patterson’s ReadKiddoRead program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check this list of 'Terrific Transitional' books from Patterson.
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Looking for a great book to read with your kids this summer? This list will help you transition from illustrated kids books to books your kids will love to read independently. Read one, or read 'em all – post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments. Pirate vs. Pirate: The Terrific Tale of a Big, Blustery Maritime Match by Mary Quattlebaum The biggest boy pirate and the maddest girl pirate face-off in a series of competitions and then find themselves falling in love! Bad Kitty Gets a Bath (Bad Kitty series) by Nick Bruel When you give a bath to Bad Kitty, you need, among other things, soap, a towel and a suit of armor. Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish and illustrated by Fritz Siebel Learn …
Patch has teamed up with writer James Patterson’s ReadKiddoRead program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check out this list of The Best Illustrated books from James Patterson.
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Looking for a great book to read this summer? This list of illustrated books for kids ages 2-7 is so much fun. Plus it includes books young readers can start to read to you! Read one, or read 'em all – post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments. Shark vs. Train by Chris Barton, Illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld Who do you think will win, Shark or Train? Blackout by John Rocco A summer blackout can actually be a great party! Dog and Bear: Two Friends, Three Stories by Laura Vaccaro Seeger Read about the adventures of best friends, Dog and Bear. Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems What happens when a pigeon volunteers to drive a bus? An engaging story in question and answer …
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
The library stopped its weekend hours through the summer, but with these recommendations, you can swing by after work or even on a lunch break to pick up your next great read.
Now that summer is nearly in full swing, the Berkley Public Library will be closed each Saturday through Labor Day, but that doesn’t stop the popularity of summer reading. With limited library hours and hectic schedules, it should still be just as easy to pick out a great book as if you had hours to browse the shelves. So we asked librarian Annette Majka to give us some recommendations this season. All of these books are not only New York Times best sellers and trending reads right now that Majka says are a must read, but they’re all available for checkout from the Berkley library. Take a look at the selections below and see if there’s anything that peaks your interest. Book descriptions are from the publishers' websites: 1. The Innocent …
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Leslie Ellis
9:03 am on Saturday, August 4, 2012
Wish we could have given a Kindle to everyone who submitted a reading suggestion! But, we're happy Karen's prize will go to such good use! :) more ›