Unearth Your Next Great Read
Not sure what to read next? Let this year’s Unearth a Story™ theme inspire your next adventure.
One of the best parts of the Summer Reading Challenge is that you can read whatever interests you. Whether you’re fascinated by dinosaurs, curious about history, eager for an adventure, or looking for something completely unexpected, every story helps you discover something new.
To spark your imagination, we’ve selected a few favorites from our Summer Reading Challenge recommended reading lists.
For Young Readers
Dinosaurs in Trucks by Sandra Boynton
What happens when dinosaurs get behind the wheel? Expect plenty of laughs in this playful rhyming story that’s perfect for little readers who love big vehicles and even bigger dinosaurs.
Fossil Hunter: How Mary Anning Changed the Science of Prehistoric Life by Cheryl Blackford
Meet the remarkable woman whose fossil discoveries transformed what scientists knew about prehistoric life. This beautifully illustrated biography introduces young readers to one of history’s most influential paleontologists.
For Teens
Every Hidden Thing by Kenneth Oppel
Adventure, mystery, romance, and rival fossil-hunting families collide in this historical novel set during the search for a rare dinosaur skeleton.
Mammoth by Jill Baguchinsky
Natalie dreams of becoming a paleontologist but breaking into the field isn’t easy. This heartfelt novel combines science, self-discovery, and determination with plenty of prehistoric intrigue.
For Adults
Otherlands: A Journey Through Earth’s Extinct Worlds by Thomas Halliday
Travel back millions of years through sixteen incredible prehistoric worlds in this fascinating nonfiction journey that brings Earth’s distant past vividly to life.
I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I’m Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming
Who says discovery has to stop with dinosaurs? If you’re looking for something completely different, this laugh-out-loud sci-fi romance proves that exploring strange new worlds can be just as much fun.
These are just a few of the many recommendations you’ll find in our Summer Reading Challenge booklet and online catalog. Whether you pick up a picture book, a graphic novel, a mystery, an audiobook, or a romance, every day you spend reading counts toward the Summer Reading Challenge.
There’s still plenty of time to join the fun. Register for the Summer Reading Challenge, read for just 20 minutes a day, earn prizes, attend exciting library events, and discover your next favorite story.
What will you unearth next?