Some contributors provided the titles and brief descriptions of the books theyâre recommending.
Others wrote short essays, which we understand, because we find it hard to limit our thoughts about the books we love, too.
In all cases, we truly appreciate their input. And if you have a book youâd like to recommend, please write us a letter. You can find our letter guidelines here.
We hope you enjoy these recommendations and whatever you find yourself reading this summer.
Louise Barnett, professor emeritus of American studies at Rutgers University and a Lancaster County resident:
Iâm an omnivore reader, probably because I was an English major and an English teacher.
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