Recommended Reads For June 6

“‘Sadie’ by Courtney Summers is an electrifying novel that is too real to be forgettable. Sadie introduces a world where girls are hurt and forced to grow up much too soon, featuring a violent, solo road trip across the country and sleuthing methods that would appall Nancy Drew. A dark tale of revenge and a girl’s love for her sister. Told half by narrative and another through a podcast. A page turner with an agenda!—Jesse, BookHampton

“‘Kitchen Yarns’ by Ann Hood. Summer reading must include a few good food books. Ann Hood’s collection of personal essays combine memory, meals, family and story in one warm and loving combination. She recounts her days moving to New York to become a writer, cooking through the best and worst of times, and includes great recipes!”—Maryann, Canio’s Books

“‘Waisted: A Novel’ by Randy Susan Meyers. Would you do anything to lose weight, including having every second of the weight loss videotaped in a documentary? Two women think the answer is ‘yes,’ but after joining five others in a retreat to lose weight, they realize they should have said ‘no.’ When it comes to weight and women, this book says it all! This is a reminder, we are not all perfect, yet we indeed are perfect!"—Jane, Bedside Reading

“‘Stay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered: The Definitive How-To Guide’ is the highly anticipated first book by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, the voices behind the #1 hit podcast ‘My Favorite Murder!’ It might sound like ‘chick-lit’ but it is anything but. In addition to being laugh-out-loud funny, smart, and incisive, this book covers everything from anxiety and depression and self-advocating to our obsession with True Crime.”—Taylor, Berry & Co.

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