Summertime approaches, and we want to know what you're packing in your suitcases for those vacations and staycations! Our librarians share their favorite vacations and their upcoming Summer 2019 plans, plus how they balance summer fun and reading. Listen in for some great tips and recommendations for your summer reading list! 

Mentioned Books/Authors: 

Let's Pretend This Never Happened by Jenny Lawson
Rhett and Link's Book of Mythicality by Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal
Two Hours by Ed Caesar
Dracula by Bram Stoker 
Nos4A2 by Joe Hill
The Stand by Stephen King
The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh
Final Girls by Riley Sager
Author Dan Brown's works
The Harry Potter series by JK Rowling
Author Janet Evanovich's works
Skinny Dip by Carl Hiaasen 
Sick Puppy by Carl Hiassen 
Hoot by Carl Hiassen
Razor Girl by Carl Hiassen
Dracul by Dacre Stoker 
Author Maria V. Snyder's works
Author Jeff Wheeler's works
Endure by Alex Hutchinson
The Hot Dog Girl by Jennifer Dugan
Some Girls: My Life in a Harem by Jillian Lauren 
Author Susan Mallery's works
Author Jennifer Weiner's works
Author Lianne Moriarty's works
Jaws by Peter Benchley
Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket
Author Amanda Steven's works
Author Deanna Raybourn's works
A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
Salem's Lot by Stephen King
Author Agatha Christie's works
Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell
Author Greg Isles' works
The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
The Seven and Half Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton
Finale by by Stephanie Garber
Rising Strong by Brene Brown 

Summer Reading starts Tuesday, May 28th! 
ww.derbylibrary.com/kids-and-teens/summer-reading

Novel Ideas: The Library Podcast

Episode 2.09 Vacation Reads

Novel Ideas: The Library Podcast is made by librarians for readers and bookish fanatics of all kinds!  We are an amazing public library that has been serving Derby, KS and all surrounding cities including Wichita since 1958. We offer many resources, services, and programs to our patrons. Check out the podcast for reading inspiration, tips and tricks for parents, segments such as Author Spotlight and Teens Talk, and so much more!