Summer Reading Recommendations

Summer will soon be upon us! Here are some recommendations for summer reading.

Pick of the Week- Lumberjanes

is Lumberjanes by Noelle Stevenson, Brooke Allen, Grace Ellis, Shannon Waters. This is the first in a comic book series about five girls at a summer camp in a mysterious forest where statues come alive, animals seemed possessed, and the camp director seems to know more than will tell the girls or their cabin leader. The eclectic mix of personalities and characteristics come together nicely as the Lumberjanes achieve their badges and try to solve the mystery of the forest at the same time.

Pick of the Week- Half a King

is Half a King by Joe Abercrombie. In honor of the return of Game of Thrones, this week's pick is highly reminiscent of the popular television series and accompanying books. Half a King is set in the world of the Shattered Sea where warring kingdoms vie for power. The story centers around Yarvi, the second son of the king of Gettland who was born with two fingers on one hand. In a society that values combat skills, Yarvi had been pushed to the side his whole life. Set on studying to be an adviser, his plans are derailed when his father and older brother are killed and he suddenly becomes king. After a shocking betrayal, he begins a journey around the Shattered Sea that will lead him back home to try to avenge his father's death. Fans of Game of Thrones will love this series.