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SUMMARY:Our Favorite Books for Summer | PBS Books Readers Club
DESCRIPTION:In this special episode of PBS Books Readers Club\, hosts Lauren Smith\, Princess Weekes\, and Heather-Marie Montilla share their perfect picks to binge beachside this summer. Join our hosts on June 24th at 8PM ET for a PBS Books Facebook Live event\, on the PBS Books YouTube channel\, pbsbooks.org\, and the PBS app. \nThere’s something special about finding the perfect book to bring along on your summer adventures. Discover your next great read with the PBS Books Readers Club. Whether you’re in the mood for a cozy mystery\, historical fiction\, a richly layered family drama\, or a gripping tale of revenge\, our hosts have picks perfect for your beach bag\, carry-on\, or favorite patio chair. \nA sneak peek into one of Lauren’s picks: “It’s set in the 1920s era Detroit amongst the wealthy\, powerful auto families… It’s this twisty historical mystery about ambition\, power and the dangerous secrets hidden behind one wealthy family’s glittering facade. Take The Great Gatsby and mix it with Mexican Gothic… and you have a serious page turner in Fortune of Sand.” \nExplore this featured pick and the rest of the hosts’ favorite summer selections. Plus\, come prepared to share your personal picks for this summer in the chat! We’d love to hear what you plan on reading!
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SUMMARY:Utah | American Stories: A Reading Road Trip
DESCRIPTION:Roll into Utah with PBS Books and the Library of Congress on our next stop in American Stories: A Reading Road Trip. Join us on July 1st at 8pm ET/6pm MT for the live premiere on the PBS Books YouTube channel\, or watch on the PBS Books Facebook page\, the PBS app\, or pbs.org. Visit pbsbooks.org/readingroadtrip to learn more. \nUtah’s Famous Five national parks\, towering red-rock canyons\, desert silence\, and wide-open skies have inspired generations of writers to imagine the West in bold new ways. Across this rugged landscape\, authors have explored freedom\, identity\, history\, and the enduring relationship between people and place. From Edward Abbey\, whose years as a park ranger at Zion National Park inspired the rebellious spirit of The Monkey Wrench Gang\, to Wallace Stegner\, the celebrated “Dean of Western Writers” and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Angle of Repose\, Utah has long been fertile ground for literary voices. This journey also highlights Zitkála-Šá\, whose American Indian Stories blends personal experience with Native activism; Wallace Thurman\, the Harlem Renaissance writer who challenged colorism and social convention in The Blacker the Berry; and historian Juanita Brooks\, whose groundbreaking research transformed understanding of the Mountain Meadows Massacre and reshaped Utah’s historical narrative. \nToday’s Utah writers continue that tradition\, using literature to preserve memory\, inspire change\, and spark imagination. Terry Tempest Williams illuminates the lasting impact of nuclear testing on both land and community in Refuge. Former Utah Poet Laureate Paisley Rekdal gives voice to the overlooked laborers who built the transcontinental railroad in West. Ally Condie captivated readers worldwide with her bestselling Matched trilogy\, while Shannon Hale has delighted generations of young readers with stories of fantasy\, friendship\, and self-discovery\, including Princess Academy and Real Friends. \nWith landscapes that often feel otherworldly\, Utah invites visitors to step directly into a story. From the soaring sandstone arches of Arches National Park to the dramatic cliffs of Zion\, inspiration can be found around every bend. Book lovers can explore beloved independent bookstores like The King’s English Bookshop in Salt Lake City\, visit welcoming libraries such as Grand County Public Library\, home to the famous library cat\, Cosmo\, or immerse themselves in the state’s vibrant literary culture at the Utah Shakespeare Festival and the Utah Book Festival. In Utah\, the spirit of storytelling is woven into the land itself. \n\n            \n          About American Stories: A Reading Road Trip\nPack your curiosity —PBS Books is hitting the road! In partnership with the Library of Congress Centers for the Book\, American Stories: A Reading Road Trip shines a spotlight on individual U.S. states and select territories to uncover their one-of-a-kind literary treasures. \nFrom iconic authors and unforgettable books to hidden-gem bookstores\, amazing libraries\, and the real-life locations that inspired great works\, this cross-country adventure celebrates the stories that have shaped our shared identity. Along the way\, we’ll meet bestselling authors\, passionate booksellers\, and local storytellers —plus share highlights from local programs and events hosted by each state’s Center for the Book —revealing how their corner of America has left its mark on the nation’s imagination. Aligned with America’s 250th birthday\, each episode invites viewers to explore the heart\, history\, and creative spirit of the United States —all through the lens of books and storytelling. \nNew episodes will stream on select Wednesdays at 8pm EST as PBS Books Facebook Live event\, and on the PBS Books YouTube channel\, pbsbooks.org\, and the PBS app. \nAbout the Library of Congress\nThe Library of Congress is the world’s largest library\, offering access to the creative record of the United States –and extensive materials from around the world –both on-site and online. It is the main research arm of the U.S. Congress and the home of the U.S. Copyright Office. Explore collections\, reference services and other programs and plan a visit at loc.gov; access the official site for U.S. federal legislative information at congress.gov; and register creative works of authorship at copyright.gov. \nAbout PBS Books\nPBS Books is a multi-platform initiative celebrating the love of reading. PBS Books is dedicated to connecting books with audiences by engaging them in unique experiences to spark their curiosity and encourage a life-long love of reading and learning. Through social and digital engagement and live coverage of important literary events across the country\, PBS Books celebrates books and writers and works to foster a passion for reading among public media viewers and listeners.Visit pbsbooks.org\, subscribe to the PBS Books YouTube channel\, and follow PBS Books on social media to learn more.
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