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As you know, Texas summers are long and hot! Why not pass the time
reading a book? We asked CA staffers for summertime reading suggestions.
So, grab some shade and a hammock or curl up on the couch indoors and enjoy!
AJ Mayer, Fitness Emily Wallace Katie Newnam
My all-time favorite is Morgan’s Run Managing Editor, Sun Rays Director of Administration and HR
by Colleen McCullough. It’s a historical As a kid my mom introduced me to Anne
fiction story of the settling of Australia. Defending Jacob by of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgom-
It covers how a prisoner from England William Landay – ery. I read it feverishly, along with all the
survived the lengthy ship ride over, veg- Andy and Laurie Bar- other books in the series and watched the
etation in the area, and of course, politics. ber’s awkward teenage PBS series on tape more times than I can
son Jacob is accused of count. It still holds a special place in my
Ann Dodson a horrible murder. Is heart…a fiery redhead with a passion for
Director of Finance he guilty or innocent? literature…just call me Anne.
How far would you go
Carrying Albert Home by Homer Hickam to protect your child? Kristen Runde
– As the book cover says, it is a “Some- A real page-turner – this book keeps you Communications Specialist
what True Story of a Man, His Wife, guessing until the very end. Last summer I decided to quit reading
and Her Alligator.” It is a memoir by the murder mysteries and move on to less
couple’s son and is mostly factual with Diane Wakefield, Monitor bloody goings-on. I discovered Dorothea
some enhancements, but it made me laugh Benton Frank and her stories about the
a lot (which I like). The Cat Who Dropped a Bombshell by South Carolina islands. The first book
Lilian Jackson Braun – Easy reading. that I read by her was Lowcountry Sum-
Barbara Traube, Monitor Love cats! mer which turned out to be a perfect
summertime read.
I Don’t Want to Kiss a Jim Romine
Llama by Byron von Executive Director Krystal Wilson
Rosenberg – This One of my favorite all Director of Communications
is an adorable yet time group of books is Daughter of God by
simple love poem. the Bartimaeus Trilo- Lewis Perdue – Vatican
Beautifully illustrat- gy by Jonathan Stroud. cover-ups, Hitler’s stolen
ed and guaranteed The story revolves art collection, Russian
to bring smiles and around the young ma- Mafia, secret tunnels
giggles to your young listeners. gician Nathaniel, the and codices…this reli-
demon Bartimaeus, gious thriller reveals a
Carl Zimmerman and the non-magical commoner, Kitty second messiah, a girl,
Director of Community Standards Jones. The story is set in an alternate whose existence and that
London, where the government is run by of her village was almost erased from
1356 by Bernard Cornwell – One of Cor- magicians. The series follows Nathaniel history. An excellent summertime read
well’s Archer’s series, 1356 is the story of as he grows up and learns of the Resis- with great historical touch points and a
an English long bow archer and warrior tance movement. As the commoners start fascinating cast of characters.
during the Hundred Years’ War in France. to rebel and riot, it is up to Nathaniel,
It is a story of danger, conquest, chivalry, Bartimaeus and Kitty to try and bring Linda Dwyer, Monitor
villains, heroes, courage and combat. peace between the magicians and com-
moners before it is too late. Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty is a fun
Carlton M Mathis read. In this murder mystery, both the
Water & Common Area Superintendent Josh Lockhart killer and the victim are kept a secret
PGA, Head Golf Professional until the end. The story centers around
Atlas Shrugged – Ayn Rand My recommendation is The Celestine “perfect” women in a wealthy coastal
Prophesy by James Redfield. The main town. Flaws are revealed in each woman’s
The Vampire Lestat – Ann Rice character undertakes a journey to find “perfect” life as the story progresses.
and understand a series of nine spiritual
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Cabal – Clive Barker
Eaters of the Dead - Michael Crichton
Ender’s Game – Orson Scott Card
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