The Last Dog Days of Summer Reading

When I was a child, one of the greatest joys of summer used to be the extra time I had to read. I'd join the library reading club with my brother and every year we'd rack up the theme stickers for each book we finished and stick them to our book maps; then we attended the end-of-summer party (no one was left out, even those who only got one sticker). I recall pirates and ghosts and goblins and fairytale figures....

Today, no incentive but my own. And the comments on Goodreads from the new friends I've made from around the world. I hear there is good news on the horizon, book sales are up! But indie stores are still struggling. And new blogs are noting that the old method of viewing books on public transportation (meaning paper covers), is becoming obsolete. So don't be afraid to ask that person next to you on their iPad or Kindle what they are reading...word of mouth is still the best way to get your summer reading list going! And Goodreads recommendations, of course, where all covers are visible.

Enjoy the last Dog Days of Summer Reading!