Tired of the same old Summer book lists promising cool locales, chilling tales, and the frozen depths of space? CLP hears you. We know some of you like it hot, so here is a list of titles that should keep your mercury rising. If you’re Sirius about the dog days, then grab one of these books, find a spot in the sun, and heat up your Summer Reading list. Just remember to stay hydrated.
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From Chengdu to the heart of America, chef and entrepreneur Jing Gao has popularized Sichuan chili crisp and its vibrant flavors. In The Book of Sichuan Chili Crisp, Jing shares how to enhance dishes with Sichuan’s intricate tastes, blending her personal story and insights on this renowned cuisine.
“Burnt” is Clare’s candid and compelling story of her remarkable journey through fire, detailing her evolution from a determined young adult to a seasoned veteran and Chief of Fire Protection in Cal Fire. Her narrative explores the challenges she faced amidst historic wildfires in California.
This title is also available for checkout as an eBook on Hoopla & eAudio on Hoopla.
When Mario Batali included a recipe in his apology for sexual harassment allegations, Geraldine DeRuiter decided to bake it, inadvertently making food journalism history. Her subsequent essay critiquing misogyny in the food industry went viral, thrusting her into a media storm and subjecting her to a barrage of criticism and threats—all stemming from her desire to cook and challenge the patriarchy.
This title is also available for checkout as an eBook on Libby.
Milk Blood Heat is set in Florida’s urban and suburban landscapes, where each story explores the lives of ordinary individuals facing profound personal challenges. Through intimate portrayals of people and relationships, the tales examine themes of family dynamics, faith, forgiveness, and the complexities of human connection.
This title is also available for checkout as an eBook on Libby
When a devastating wildfire unexpectedly sweeps through a woman’s hometown, she considers herself fortunate to escape alive…until she discovers a deceased woman in her driveway, holding a note with her own name written on it.
This title is also available for checkout as an eBook on Libby & eAudio on Libby
Bonnie Schneider, a meteorologist and Peabody Award-winning journalist, provides a fresh perspective on the ways climate change is currently jeopardizing both our mental and physical well-being. She offers practical advice to empower individuals in confronting these challenges directly.
“If you’re tired of common houseplants, branch out with Enid Offolter, dubbed ‘the Houseplant Queen’ by the New York Times. In Welcome to the Jungle, Offolter teaches you how to cultivate and propagate these extraordinary plants.”