July — reading in the summertime

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July already, and I’m finding so many new books to read!  But the garden and beautiful outdoors are very tempting, as well.

Here in the Nashville area, things are heating up to the point where deck reading is no longer an option.

I’m still getting through the Great Group Reads selections — wait until you see the 2014 list of recommendations for book discussion groups!  This list will be full of great choices!

Also sprinkled around my house are some winners and some just plain good reads in various genres.

First up – another entry from the only animal-perspective series I like:  Spencer Quinn’s Bernie and Chet series.  The newest is Paw and Order by Spencer Quinn.  Could anything be more charming that the rough but likable Bernie and his furry companion and hotshot Chet?  Quinn has defined his Arizona landscape very well and branched out with his last book to the bayous of Louisiana.  This time, Bernie and Chet head to DC – and this new environment adds considerable depth and excitement to their adventures.  One of the best!  Highly recommended.