Summer is one of the best times of the year to dive into a few great books. Most of the mainstream television shows are on hiatus, so you can easily convert that time into reading. The days are longer, so you can even relax outside enjoying the fresh air and the latest books from these wonderful authors. If you’re traveling by plane, train or bus, becoming immersed in a great story helps make the trip go faster. Whether you prefer paperbacks or your e-reader, you can find what you’re looking for at your local library or online.
Stephen King
Master of suspense Stephen King has a new novel out, Finders Keepers. The characters were first introduced in his previous work, Mr. Mercedes. Stephen King’s stories are always a delight — the everyman trying to survive when faced with a creepy and dangerous situation. You might want to read this sitting on your deck on a bright sunny day.
Neal Stephenson
If science fiction is more your speed, prolific, bestselling author Neal Stephenson’s new novel Seveneves recounts what happens when the human race attempts to return to Earth. Like King, he has thrilled readers for decades. His works span fields, such as mathematics, philosophy and cryptography. His tales are epic, dense stories.
Kate Atkinson
Atkinson follows her successful novel, Life After Life, which tells the story of Ursula Todd, with a sequel of sorts. In A God in Ruins, another Todd sibling, Teddy is the protagonist. Teddy survives wartime, struggling to adapt to his life. Atkinson crosses genres, also writing crime fiction, with the Jackson Brodie series.
Local Libraries and Bookstores
There are plenty of libraries and bookstores in the area, where you can check out these new works and the myriad of services available.
Parkersburg WV
1215 Blizzard Dr Suite B
Parkersburg, West Virginia
(304) 422-8733
Parkersburg & Wood County Public Library
3100 Emerson Ave., Parkersburg, WV26104-2414
Telephone: 304-420-4587 Fax: 304-420-4589
Hours
Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00p.m.
Closed Sundays Memorial Day through Labor Day
South Parkersburg Branch
1713 Blizzard Drive, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Telephone: 428-7041
Hours
Monday – Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Williamstown Library
201 West 5th Street Williamstown, WV 26187
Telephone: 375-6052
Hours
Monday – Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Waverly Library
450 Virginia Street, Waverly, WV 26184
Telephone: 464-5668
Hours
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday during Summer
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Marietta OH
Marietta Public Library
615 Fifth Street
Marietta, OH 45750
Phone: 740-373-1057
Fax: 740-373-2860
Hours
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday and Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Belpre OH
2012 Washington Boulevard
Belpre, OH 45714
Phone: 740-423-8381
Fax: 740-423-8305
Hours
Monday – Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m
Thursday and Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
266 Muskingum Dr
Marietta, Ohio
(740) 373-9710
Caldwell OH
517 Spruce St.
P.O. Box 230
Caldwell, OH 43724-0230
Hours
Mon: 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tue: 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Wed: 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Thu: CLOSED
Fri: 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Sat: 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Genealogy Room: Mon.,Tue.,Wed.,Fri. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cambridge OH
Guernsey County Public Library
800 Steubenville Avenue
Cambridge, Ohio 43725
(740) 432-5946
Hours
Monday – Friday : 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Genealogy Room: Monday – Friday. 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.