Tails & Tales Adult Summer Reading 2021: Weekly Book Reviews

 

Attention WooReaders! We have one week left of summer reading! There's still time to log the books you've read since June 7 for the Tails & Tales Adult Summer Reading Challenge. Prizes include a water bottle, tote bag, or t-shirt. You'll also be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card to a local restaurant and the grand prize drawing for a Kindle Oasis! 

Still looking for animal themed events? 

Attend our Tails & Tales Book Club on Wednesday, August 18 @ 2:30-3:30 pm on Zoom for a discussion about The Darkest Evening of The Year by Dean Koontz. Register here. 

Try our Animal Origami on Thursday, August 19 @ 3:00-3:30 pm on Zoom. Register here. 

Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart 

At the core of Shuggie Bain is a dysfunctional family. Shuggie Bain is set in 80s Glasgow and tells the story of Agnes Bain, an alcoholic mother, Big Shug, her abusive husband, and Leek and Catherine, Agnes's children. The story navigates the meaning of family, mental health, sexuality, drug abuse, and many other traumatic themes in its expansive 430-page length. It's a sad, sad novel, but very well crafted and written. ~ Tochukwu O. 

The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah 

Character studies were excellent. The research was excellent in regards to this piece of American history during the Great Depression and especially in the Great Plains valley. I learned much of the suffering of the farmers. ~ Jane O. 

Piranesi by Susanna Clark 

Lyrical fantasy. Beautifully written. I don't often love first person narration but this was so well done! ~ Nicole E. 

The Summer of Lost and Found by Mary Alice Monroe

This is a great summer read! l have read pretty much all her books regarding the Rutledge family, and l loved the story she told as they experienced the pandemic of 2020! I stayed up late to finish it in one sitting. Couldn't wait to read what happened next! ~ Sophie F.