Saturday, August 2, 2014

Bonding Over Books and Fun In The Sun

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It’s a no-brainer to pack a book for YOU to take to the beach/lake/park…but don’t forget to bring one for your kids!
These pairings will help you bond over books with common themes and styles. On the drive home from your day in the sun, make your conversation a mini-book club!
FRIENDSHIP:
Two books that highlight strong bonds that can be built while living on a beach.
You - The Last Song by Nicolas Sparks
Them - Summer of Gypsy Moths by Sara Pennypacker
ROMANCE:
Stories of discovering who you are with a little love on the side :)
You - The One & Only by Emily Griffin
Them - Ella Enchanted by Gail Caron Levine
MYSTERY:
Reading the Copernicus Legacy series may be the first step to becoming a riddle solving reader!
You - The Unlucky 13 by James Patterson
Them - The Copernicus Legacy by Tony Abbott 
GHOSTS:
Oliver is a beautiful writer for all ages and these stories pair perfectly together!
You - Rooms by Lauren Oliver
Them - Liesl & Po by Lauren Oliver
HORROR:One is heavy on the gore, the other is heavy on the hijinks.
You - The Walking Dead
Them - The Zombie Chasers by John Kloepfer
FANTASY:
Because reading about kings and dragons is cool, but people should be protected from the heartbreak of reading GOT for as long as possible.
You - Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
Them - The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom
SPORTS:
"Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose."
You - Friday Night Lights
Them - Perfect Season by Tim Green
INSPIRATIONAL:
Odds are reading The One and Only Ivan will move YOU just as much as your pick.
You - I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
Them - The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
GAIMAN:
A master who’s able to take both the young and old on a fantastical journey.
You - The Ocean at the End of the Lane
Them - Fortunately, the Milk
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 These pairings will help you bond over books with common themes and styles.  On the drive home from your day in the sun, make your conversation a mini-book club!

Friendship:
The Last Song By Nicholas Sparks
Summer of the Gypsy Moths by Sara Pennypacker

Romance:
The One and Only by Emily Griffin
Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine

Mystery:
Unlucky 13 by James Patterson
The Copernicus Legacy by Tony Abbott

Ghosts:
Rooms by Lauren Oliver
Liesl and Po by Lauren Oliver

Horror:
The Walking Dead Volume 1 by Robert Kirkman
The Zombie Chasers by John Kloepfer

Fantasy:
A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom by Christopher Healy

Sports:
Friday Night Lights By H.G. Bissinger
Perfect Season by Tim Green

Inspirational:
I Know Why the Cage Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

Neil Gaiman:
The Ocean at the End of the Lane
Fortunately, the Milk

Many thanks to the folks at HarperCollins Childrens for creating this fantastic list!

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