Summer Reading Reviews 2023

We’re sharing some of your reviews of your Summer Reading 2023 books here–you may find ideas for your next read. Looking for more ideas? Take a look at reviews from 2022, too!

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Updated August 26, 2023
Libraries of Middlesex Automation Consortium Scotch Plains Public Library
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Anne of Green Gables
Montgomery, L. M.

2 STARS

Summer travel took me to Prince Edward Island, a destination known for one claim to fame: Anne of Green Gables. I never read the book as a child so I bought a copy to read on the way. The book is half made up of lush descriptions of the island's countryside and farmland found (and the descriptions truly do justice to the gorgeous scenery), and half made up of monologues of young Anne's musings. Much to my dismay, I did not find myself enjoying Anne as a character. She's long-winded and overdramatic, childlike traits that I guess make her appeal to many other readers. In my case, I was happy to have read it to recognize the landmarks on my trip, but I would never recommend it to someone generally.

-Lauren L.

https://www.katherineclarke.com/

All about architecture and the super rich. The book is a bit long. If you’ve ever wondered about the super tall residential buildings on NYC’s skyline, this is your book! I enjoyed learning about this.

-Amy J.

https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/60661466

4 STARS

I’m a sucker for any story about a lighthouse, and I enjoyed imagining the setting of this small island with a close knit set of families working the lighthouse. The characters felt thin to me and the mystery surrounding them was a bit overdone. Worth it for the lighthouse though. :)

-Amy J.


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