One of the best things about summer is more time to read! I have already started a list of new books I am going to read this summer. I’m planning on visiting the library quite a lot! Check back often to see what I’m reading, and see what your friends are reading! Here are the first books that I am planning on reading this summer:
First Books of Summer!
What are your reading plans for the summer? Do you have any recommendations for your friends? Leave a comment below!
Book Snacks! 
Hi! I am looking forward to signing up for the Colonie library summer reading program! A great book to read is My Side Of The Mountain by Jean Chraighead George, which I just finished. It was nice to start off the summer with such an adventurous book!
Great suggestion, Arietta! Have you read The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle, by Avi? It’s one of my favorite books!
I agree – the Colonie summer library program is going to be great! Their skit this morning was really funny. 🙂
over the summer I want to read drama and smile but most of all adventure books.
I love that book! I think I read that book 1 or 2 times!!!!!! I also am going to start a book this summer that I will get at the public library called Poppy and Rye! I can’t wait!!!!
I will look for that book at the town library! I like to go there and get books in the summer. The only problem is that there are so many books to chose from! ( I am sick today, so it is a perfect day to check out Book Snacks!)
Wow I never read that book I think i should read it over the summer!
(The comment by me above this is for Mrs.Gersztoff!)
Schools almost out and lets get reading.
Looking forward to reading in the summer
Looking forward to reading Summer ball.
I love Summer Ball
I really want to read Summer ball!
Ya we should!
I started reading Capture the Flag and so far its a good book.
I bet so!
I can’t wait to read Capture the Flag it looks really good!
Wow Harry Potter is a really good book!
There are two twins and their names are called Fred and George.
there are to goof balls and george’s ear got blasted of by a spell.
I’m going to read so funny books with adventure. I love Alice and wonderland it is such a good book!
I read that book not long ago. I loved how Alice described things as “curious”. It was very whimsical and a little bit peculiar. You may like The Secret Garden. It is a very nice book as well.
It is peculiar but so good!
I think you guys should go to the library and get some books! I want to get this book called Tum Tum and Nutmeg. It’s 3 books in 1!
We read that last year its so good!! 🙂
I have already read Yellowfang’s secret by Erin hunter, but its so good that I’m going to read it again! 😀
Where did you get it? 😀
I love the book poppy! I also love the Katie Kazoo books and Diary of a Wimpy kid.
I have read a book called Smile. It is very nice, also sad at the first part 🙂 and :(.
I know right, Have you ever read Heidi?
I am reading a book called Stay Alive it is really good.
I recoend Dairy Of a Wimpy Kid because they make me feel like it is real
I also think you should read Poppy and Rie
I am reading a book called My Last Best Friend that I have read before, but a long time ago. I’m reading it again because it is such a good book!
I read that book too. I love it! You’re right, it is an awesome book!
I am looking forward to read a little of Harry potter 1.
I am planning to read The Two Towers this summer. Last year I read Transformers The Junior Novel and it had a lot of description. I really liked it
I saw the movie The Lightning Thief and I read the book the other day.
I recommend the Whatever After series. I really liked these books because in every chapter the author made it very exciting. When I was reading it I was practically on the edge of my chair.
Great description, Ani! That makes me want to read them, too!
When I tried one of the Whatever After books, I didn’t exactly love it. I might try them again sometime in the summer because you, Ani,make it sound sooo exciting!
I really want to read Boy Blur it looks really good.
Me too.
I really liked the book Ribsy by Beverly Clearly. I liked it because it showed the point of view from the dog, Ribsy which I think is really neat.
I really want to read that book. It sounds very interesting Eloise.
I love the Creepover series. It’s a series that I love and it really grabs you so I never really want to put a Creepover book down! I recommend this to anybody that likes scary books. Great series!
Someone from my class recommended that book to me, but it looks a bit too creepy!
Really? I think you should read the back first. There really not that bad.
I am planning on reading the book called the racing of the Hennessy venoms.
I really like the Dork Diary books. They are some what realistic! I have read the fourth and the seventh and I hope to read the others over the summer. I would definetly recamend these books.
I read those books! Its like Dairy of Wimpy Kid but for girls!
One of my favorite series is Geronimo Stilton. I like them because he is very scared of things and I think that’s funny.
I used to like that series for the same reason. It can be really scarry sometimes.
I used to love to read that series.
I’m planning to finish the series the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel. By Michael Scott.
No it cannot be scary.
This summer I am planning to read A Whole Lot Of Lucky! Last summer I read Dork Diaries and it was a really good book!
I am really excited to read the Ivy and Bean series this summer because Annie Barrows is a very good author.
I agree, Karleigh! 🙂
I am reading a book called “Ruby Redfort” it is okay. It is by Lauren Child.I also am reading “Holes” by Louis Sacher, “The Baby sitters club” by Anne M. Martin and Clarice Bean By Lauren Child.
Ah! I felt the same way about Ruby Redfort! I had heard that it was like Nancy Drew, but I couldn’t get into it when I first tried it.
I’m looking forward to reading the Main Street series this summer! Ann Martin is a great author!
I won’t to read the book Worriers series because my sister got me to start reading the series and I think this series would be good for me to read derring this summer and try to finish this series this summer
Good choice of series!
This summer I am going to read kitty chapter book then when I done with that book Im going to read a book that is called magic puppy before I read those Im almost finished with a book with a dog and a dolphin its about a dog helping a dolphin
Nya, you must really love animals! Me too!
Those books sound really interesting! Do you know what author there by?
Can’t wait till summer! During summer I will be reading the Harry Potter Series. I’m on the fourth book and so far I like the second one the best The Chamber of Secrets. My goal will be to finish the series.Lets get reading!
Will, if you finish reading the Harry Potter series I recommend reading The Alchemyst by: Michael Scott. I loved it, and it was only 369 pages long!!
I plan on reading The Magician, by: Michael Scott. You should try reading the firs book if you like fantasy/ science fiction. The first book is called The Alchemyst, by: Michael Scott.
Charlie I am reading The Big Kid. What are you reading?
Hi Zain it is Sam and I’m reading the Warlock.
This summer I am looking forward to reading The Alchemyst by Michael Scott because my friend recommended it. I am also going to try to read the next Harry Potter book, The Chamber of Secrets, by J.K. Rowling.
Elena I am sure that you will like The Alchemyst series. There is always something going on, and The Alchemyst is one of those books that makes you want to keep reading chapter, after chapter, after chapter etc.
I’m reading the 5th book in that series [The Warlock]
For the summer I am going to read the Twilight series. Currently I am reading the second book to Eragon I suggest this short series because it is very descriptive. So if you like fiction stories with dragons, elves, and dwarves, you will like Eragon. I warn you, if you cant read old language, this is not a good book for you.
Mary I will read Eragon if I can fit it in with all of my other books!!!!
Ooooh! Eragon is one of my favorite fantasy series! Have you seen the movie? It is NOT like the books.
This summer I am planning to finish the How To TrainYour Dragon series and the Eregon series and more.
Hi Aidan thanks for suggesting the secrets of the immortal Nicholas Flamel
This summer i plan to read the How To Train your Dragon series. A couple of my friends told me about it and it looks very intresting.
Hi Charlie I’m reading the Warlock.
It’s funny! You’ll like it!
Hi everybody I think you should read Because of Mr. Terupt! I think it is a great book and I plan to read 4-5 books! 🙂
Abby,I have been trying to read Because of Mr. Terrupt but I haven`t gotten around to it. It looks like a really good book!!!
This summer I’m gonna read the How To Train Your Dragon series. #cantwaitforsummer. I am also going to read the Warrior series. Have a great summer 🙂
Well I am reading the Warriors series and so far and it is great
This summer I am reading House Of Secrets 2 because it was the best book I read. Also I read book 1.
I’m ready to read how about you guys?
I can’t wait till I get reading this summer!
This Summer I’m planning to finish the book “The Lost Hero” By:Rick Riordan. Once I finish I will start reading the next book in the series “The Son Of Neptune”. Also, if you like long action-adventure book you should start reading Rick Riordan books. But before you start reading “The Lost Hero” you should first the Percy Jackson series By: Rick Riordan. It’s almost Summer and I hope all of read these books over the Summer. Happy Summer!
I agree with you Colin, Rick Riordan is a very good author and I would recommend him too.
I love those to books! Since I didn’t know about the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, I skipped it. So, I’m reading the Percy Jackson series now. I’m on the third book, The Titan’s Curse. For some weird reason, I like The Heroes of Olympus better than Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Still, the books are awesome! I love all the humor Rick Riordan put in the books! 🙂
I’m going to read the Harry Potter books by: J.K Rowilng. In October the new Heros of olpus.
:O I am also going to read Harry Potter they are great! 😀
This summer I am planning to read a little bit out of the Judy Blume books. #love these books!
I love those books too!!!!!
I am planning on reading “Dead End On Norvelt” and many other books this summer. My brother said this book is humorous and adventurous. Also, I will be joining a mother daughter book talk at the town Colonie library. It is for 5-8 graders only with their moms, so it will be my first year! I will be doing many other progams at the library!!!
I’m very interested to hear how you like the mother-daughter book talk! Very cool!
Hi! I’m reading a book called “Fair Has Nothing To Do With It” and it is about a boy named Michele and he’s going to his grandfathers farm well that is how i got i’m going to read more today!!!!!
That book sounds really good!
This summer I will be reading the series of “The Magic Tree House”.I just LOVE the series so much because it is so exiting and adventurous.If anyone else has read it please reply?
I read a couple in 2nd grade
After I finish the fourth Harry Potter book I’m going to try to read Capture the Flag to take a little break!
The Capture The Flag book was great. 😀
Will,I read Capture the flag and Hide and Seek, and I really liked them.
This summer I’m planning to read Ghost Buddy Zero To Hero. I always wonder why the tittle is Zero To Hero. That is why I choose this book even though i have whole lot of book to finish. I hope this book is a good book
Hi! It is me, (sick at home). I recommend the author Sharon Creech. This author writes chapter books you can relate to, and they make you really think about things. I cried a little when I read her books Walk Two Moons and Chasing Redbird. They both include death and grief, just to warn you!
I read the beginning of Chasing Redbird and then forgot about it
You should definitely finish!
I’ll go read a lot of books this summer!!!
Over summer I am going to be reading mystery books and adventurous books. Can’t wait to get started.
If you are looking for mysteries, you should read the Nancy Drew books. I am reading the first book, Secret of the Old Clock. They are a little old,but they are good.
My Aunt has a whole box full of Nancy Drew books from when she was my age. I agree that they are really good. I have read maybe 3 of them!
I think that “Nana cracks the case” Is the best book i read! I think all of you should read it
I’m so excited to go to the colonie library this summer! I think I’m going to read The Land Of stories and some other graphic novels and fiction. I love reading outside with my book! 🙂
“That is a really good book!”
Hi, I am planning to read “Percy Jackson and the Sea Of Monsters” this summer. Someone told me there was a lot of action and a lot of death. I am really excited to read it this summer!
That sounds very deathy
There isn’t a lot of death actually, unless you count the pointless monsters’ deaths. XD
I read “Percy jackson sea of monsters”. And it was great
That book is really, really good. It’s a great book and I loved it. I bet you will to.
I read all of those books and really loved them. Have you read the first book, The lightning Thief?
Please read the How to train Your Dragon series, it is one of the best series i have ever read.
The book I am reading is called “Every Soul A Star” and it is about three kids who have never met but are all moving to a campsite owned by one of the kid’s parents. I haven’t gotten to far into it yet, but it seems like a good book for someone who likes nature and astronomy.
Yes! It’s really good!
Over the summer I’m going to finish reading the Inheritance series. This series consists of the books Eragon, Eldest, and Brisingr. Over the time that you spend reading these books you’ll figure out what these titles mean. I would absolutely recommend this book to action lovers because in every chapter you never know when a raging battle will occur. NO SPOILERS!!!
I am going to finish reading The Series of Unfortunate Events. If you are looking or some long books to read consider the Harry Potter series. Just finished and I am very relived that I don’t have to carry around those heavy books anymore!
I love that book!
Everyone should read the “Pet trouble” series!!
Yay I think people should read the ”Pet Trouble” series to because they are really good.
This summer I will be reading The Dork Diaries Series. I’m looking forward to it, so far i’ve read the first, second and third. I cant can’t wait to read the forth, fifth, and six. 🙂
Have you read Cricket in Time Sqare?
I want to read the “Pet Trouble” series so badly!
You should becacse they are really good series.!!!!!!
This Summer, I am looking foreword to reading my Harry Potter book outside, under a shady tree. I could just do it all day, but I have to go to camp. I am also hooked on the Mythlopedia series. I also want to read by the side of the town pool.
Me Too!
Me Three
Oh, reading under a shady tree and at a pool sounds lovely! 🙂
I read the “Harry Potter” series this year it is AWESOME!!
Hi this summer i will read the fourth Harry Potter. I have seen the movie it was dark and sad at the end.
Hi! I’m planning to read a lot of adventure and fantasy over the summer.
Me too. Whats your favorit book?
If you are interested in reading adventure & fantasy over the summer, may I suggest that you read the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan. They’re long books, but it is worth it!!! There are also 2 other mythology series by Rick Riordan. I have read every single book by him and LOVED THEM!!!!!!!!
Carl Hiassan is an awesome author I am finishing up his books Scat, Hoot, and Flush!
I read Hoot and Flush.
Whenever my family has a long car trip, we get a recorded book. I listened to Flush and it was really adventurous!
I am planning to start reading Eragon again this summer. Sean told me it is a very good book.
“Hi.” This summer I’m reading “Melefacent” it is a book/movie based on “Sleeping Beauty.” But it tells you about Melefacant and why she did what she did in the movie Sleeping Beauty 😀 .
I’m reading Moon over Manifest, It’s really good so far. If you like realistic fiction and mystery I think you’d enjoy this book.
That is one of my favorite recent books, Natalie!
Try reading Lone Bean it is a really great book about a girl who faces all different challenges:)
I’m reading a book called My Race To Space. 😀 😀
Hi Marles I suggest you read the Alchemyst.
Yes you should read the The Alchemyst!!!!
I love reading books!
What kind of books?
What books are you reading?
Hi Zain. What are you planning to read over the summer?
I am reading a lot of Fantasy.
I also love the series Goddess Girls. I love reading about myths and I hope I can get the newest book, Iris The Colorful. I hope I can read it over the summer!
I should try reading those over the summer!
Great idea! Best series ever! 😀
I have read some of the Goddess Girls too, Lauren!
You should try reading Smile it is a great book. I like it because of all the details!
I love Smile! Emily, you’re right, there are a lot of details!
I have never read a book in comic form. Maybe I should grab one to read.
You should definitely try a graphic novel, Arietta. Maybe try Around the World by Matt Phelan.
Hey Sam, I can’t wait to the Secrets Of The Immortal Nicholas Flamel series!
Maybe…you can read the Magic Tree House series. It is really cool! In book 35 it has a flying bike!
hi!this year i read Spirit Animals.it is very very cool!It is about a panda,leopard,some people and a mouse.there are very good details in my book i read.it is about the animals that had spirits!!!!
This year I read a book called Pippi Longstocking.She is funny!
i just read a book called “Lily B. on the brink of cool” it was okay.I wouldn’t call it the best, but it was fine
I also read this book called “Clarice Bean, don’t look now”. It was really, really, really good.
What is Smile all about? Is it a comic book?
🙂