Country People
By Daniel Mason (Random House)
Pulitzer Prize finalist Daniel Mason dials up the humor in his latest book, Country People, about a family from California relocating to rural Vermont. Hilarity ensues when the husband and father, Miles, on his 12th year attempting to finish his PhD on Russian folktales, gets entangled with the quirky locals. It is an exploration of belonging — within our families, our communities, and as part of humanity. Heartwarming, at times absurd, but ultimately life-affirming, this novel is a summer read that will transport you to rural Vermont and plant you among a goofy, loveable group of characters.
A Bite-Sized History of Italy
By Danielle Callegari (The New Press)
Long before Italy became a nation, it was a flavor. A Bite-Sized History of Italy traces the peninsula's identity through its food — from ancient Roman delicacies to the heresy of pineapple pizza — revealing how a shared culinary culture quietly unified a people across centuries. Author Danielle Callegari leads a warm, witty journey through kitchens, vineyards, coastal ports, and bustling piazzas, offering an intimate portrait of a place so famous for its food it nearly defies interrogation.
Lily Tripp: Diary of an Accidental Time Traveler
By Amelia Tait (Macmillan Publishers)
The start of a brilliantly funny time-travel trilogy for tweens, Lily Tripp: Diary of an Accidental Time Traveler is the perfect summer book for readers aged 10 to 14. It's Back to the Future meets Judy Blume, starring an unforgettable 13-year-old girl who tackles timeslip mishaps, laugh-out-loud embarrassing moments, and one unpredictable adventure after another. Send your kids on their own Eras Tour this summer with this delightful journey through time.
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