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\nSummer is for fun in the sun, traveling, and, of course, reading! Summer reading is a great way to unwind while also learning something new. The beauty of reading books is that you can do it anywhere; from the comfort of your own home to reading poolside! <\/p>\n
Whatever your plans are this summer, we thought we would share some of our favorite Summer Reads: <\/p>\n
Elementary\/Middle School Ages 5-13 Reading<\/strong> <\/h2>\nAccording to the National Education Association<\/a>, "Children who read at home have a higher success rate in school."<\/p>\nSo while school is out for summer, try some of these fun favorites:<\/p>\n
\n- Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller<\/strong>, and illustrated by Jen Hill, "encourages kindness and empathy." Accompanied by drawings that tell the story of practicing the golden rule.<\/li>\n
- Ordinary People Change the World by Brad Meltzer and illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos,<\/strong> offers some fun history lessons through heroes come to life in this biography series about role models from Rosa Parks to Albert Einstein and many more.<\/li>\n
- The Girl Who Drank the Moon<\/strong> by Kelly Barnhill.<\/strong> The winner of the 2017 Newberry Medal, this is a book for kids who love fantasy, magic, monsters, and dragons and is recommended for middle school readers.<\/li>\n
- Running on the Roof of the World<\/strong> by Jess Butterworth<\/strong>. An adventurous story set in the Himalayan Mountains with 12-year-old Tash who "embarks on an incredible journey with her best friend, Sam, encountering Chinese soldiers and the Dalai Lama."<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
High School Ages 14–17\/18 Young Adult<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Ash Princess by Laura Sebastian<\/strong>, a young adult fantasy novel featuring the long-adored formula of good versus evil, complete with a tyrant and a captive queen.<\/li>\n
- The Evolution of Claire<\/strong> (Jurassic World YA Novel) by Tess Sharpe<\/strong> features Claire Dearing as a young college intern at the not-yet-open Jurassic World theme park. Claire encounters prehistoric beasts, rumors, mystery, and a little bit of romance.<\/li>\n
- Always Never Yours<\/strong> by Austin Siegemund-Broka and Emily Wibberly Utterly<\/strong> is a laugh-out-loud story about the theater and one girl's hilarious, yet heartbreaking love life. Quickly becoming a reader favorite with light, witty banter — perfect for poolside reading.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Adult Ages 18+<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- All We Ever Wanted by Emily Giffin<\/strong>. Set in Nashville, the story hinges on a photograph taken at Windsor Academy, Nashville's most prestigious private school. Lives become intertwined as the photograph causes shock waves through Nashville's wealthy neighborhoods.<\/li>\n
- Confessions of the Fox by Jordy Rosenberg<\/strong> combines academic intrigue and the 18th-century underworld when University professor R. Voth finds a 1724 manuscript purported to be the memoirs of real-life 18th-century British thief and folk hero Jack Sheppard.<\/li>\n
- When Life Gives You Lululemons<\/strong> by Lauren Weisberger<\/strong> almost feels like the sequel to "Devil Wears Prada." Emily Charlton returns to the banal suburbs of the East Coast after working with stars in Hollywood.<\/li>\n
- This Is Me: Loving the Person You Are Today<\/strong> by Chrissy Metz<\/strong>. The "This Is Us" star, Chrissy Metz, delivers a beautifully honest memoir about "how to be two things: kind and authentic."<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What you read is almost as important as where<\/em> you read. If you're fortunate enough to live in a Weidner community<\/a>, you know you have plenty of options to sit down with a quality book.<\/p>\nWhether you choose to relax among your community's beautiful landscaping or curl up on the couch in your comfy apartment, Weidner hopes you get your summer reading on!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Summer is for fun in the sun, traveling, and, of course, reading! Summer reading is a great way to unwind while also learning something new. The beauty of reading books is that you can do it anywhere; from the comfort of your own home to reading poolside! Whatever your plans are this summer, we thought we would… <\/p>\n
So while school is out for summer, try some of these fun favorites:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller<\/strong>, and illustrated by Jen Hill, "encourages kindness and empathy." Accompanied by drawings that tell the story of practicing the golden rule.<\/li>\n
- Ordinary People Change the World by Brad Meltzer and illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos,<\/strong> offers some fun history lessons through heroes come to life in this biography series about role models from Rosa Parks to Albert Einstein and many more.<\/li>\n
- The Girl Who Drank the Moon<\/strong> by Kelly Barnhill.<\/strong> The winner of the 2017 Newberry Medal, this is a book for kids who love fantasy, magic, monsters, and dragons and is recommended for middle school readers.<\/li>\n
- Running on the Roof of the World<\/strong> by Jess Butterworth<\/strong>. An adventurous story set in the Himalayan Mountains with 12-year-old Tash who "embarks on an incredible journey with her best friend, Sam, encountering Chinese soldiers and the Dalai Lama."<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
High School Ages 14–17\/18 Young Adult<\/strong><\/h2>\n
- \n
- Ash Princess by Laura Sebastian<\/strong>, a young adult fantasy novel featuring the long-adored formula of good versus evil, complete with a tyrant and a captive queen.<\/li>\n
- The Evolution of Claire<\/strong> (Jurassic World YA Novel) by Tess Sharpe<\/strong> features Claire Dearing as a young college intern at the not-yet-open Jurassic World theme park. Claire encounters prehistoric beasts, rumors, mystery, and a little bit of romance.<\/li>\n
- Always Never Yours<\/strong> by Austin Siegemund-Broka and Emily Wibberly Utterly<\/strong> is a laugh-out-loud story about the theater and one girl's hilarious, yet heartbreaking love life. Quickly becoming a reader favorite with light, witty banter — perfect for poolside reading.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Adult Ages 18+<\/strong><\/h2>\n
- \n
- All We Ever Wanted by Emily Giffin<\/strong>. Set in Nashville, the story hinges on a photograph taken at Windsor Academy, Nashville's most prestigious private school. Lives become intertwined as the photograph causes shock waves through Nashville's wealthy neighborhoods.<\/li>\n
- Confessions of the Fox by Jordy Rosenberg<\/strong> combines academic intrigue and the 18th-century underworld when University professor R. Voth finds a 1724 manuscript purported to be the memoirs of real-life 18th-century British thief and folk hero Jack Sheppard.<\/li>\n
- When Life Gives You Lululemons<\/strong> by Lauren Weisberger<\/strong> almost feels like the sequel to "Devil Wears Prada." Emily Charlton returns to the banal suburbs of the East Coast after working with stars in Hollywood.<\/li>\n
- This Is Me: Loving the Person You Are Today<\/strong> by Chrissy Metz<\/strong>. The "This Is Us" star, Chrissy Metz, delivers a beautifully honest memoir about "how to be two things: kind and authentic."<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What you read is almost as important as where<\/em> you read. If you're fortunate enough to live in a Weidner community<\/a>, you know you have plenty of options to sit down with a quality book.<\/p>\n
Whether you choose to relax among your community's beautiful landscaping or curl up on the couch in your comfy apartment, Weidner hopes you get your summer reading on!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Summer is for fun in the sun, traveling, and, of course, reading! Summer reading is a great way to unwind while also learning something new. The beauty of reading books is that you can do it anywhere; from the comfort of your own home to reading poolside! Whatever your plans are this summer, we thought we would… <\/p>\n
- Confessions of the Fox by Jordy Rosenberg<\/strong> combines academic intrigue and the 18th-century underworld when University professor R. Voth finds a 1724 manuscript purported to be the memoirs of real-life 18th-century British thief and folk hero Jack Sheppard.<\/li>\n
- The Evolution of Claire<\/strong> (Jurassic World YA Novel) by Tess Sharpe<\/strong> features Claire Dearing as a young college intern at the not-yet-open Jurassic World theme park. Claire encounters prehistoric beasts, rumors, mystery, and a little bit of romance.<\/li>\n
- Ordinary People Change the World by Brad Meltzer and illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos,<\/strong> offers some fun history lessons through heroes come to life in this biography series about role models from Rosa Parks to Albert Einstein and many more.<\/li>\n