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Summer Reading Challenge

TD Summer Reading Club

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Adult Summer Reading Challenge

6:40 to Montreal
Jurczyk, Eva
Agatha’s quiet writing retreat aboard a first-class train takes a deadly turn when the train breaks down in the wilderness and a passenger is found dead. Trapped with an unseen killer, she must fight to survive.
Book 2
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The Blue
Clarke, Lucy
Lana and her best friend, Kitty, leave home looking for freedom and that’s exactly what they find when they are invited onto The Blue, a fifty-foot yacht making its way from the Philippines to New Zealand. The Blue is exactly the escape they are looking for – until one of their new friends disappears overboard.
Book 3
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Lost in the Summer of ’69
Knight, Eliza
When her famous musician grandmother disappears on a cross-country journey, Nora and her mother set out to find her. Their unforgettable road trip becomes a heartwarming story of family, music, and making the most of life’s second chances.
Book 4
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The Guest Cottage
Foster, Lori
After leaving her unfaithful husband behind, Marlow starts over in a small Kentucky town. When her ex’s young former mistress unexpectedly asks for help, the two women form an unlikely friendship as Marlow builds a new life filled with healing, hope, and a second chance at love.
Book 5
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The Little French Bistro
George, Nina
After leaving her unhappy marriage behind, Marianne escapes to the coast of Brittany to start over. Surrounded by welcoming locals and the beauty of her new home, she rediscovers herself and learns it’s never too late to find happiness.
Book 1
NEW FOR ADULTS

The Antique Hunter’s Murder at the Castle
Miller, C. L.
When a member of Freya and Carole’s team disappears while investigating stolen antiques, the pair race to a remote Scottish castle. As they search for their missing friend, they uncover a murder, missing treasures, and a deadly mystery that must be solved before they’re trapped with the killer.
Book 2
NEW FOR ADULTS

Ghost Town
Perrotta, Tom
From New York Times bestselling author Tom Perrotta, a new novel set in suburban New Jersey, in which a middle-aged writer contemplates the one story he never wrote, about his 1970s childhood and an incident that altered the course of his life.
Book 3
NEW FOR ADULTS

The Devil’s Daughter
Steel, Danielle
After graduating from MIT, Billie moves to Los Angeles to reconnect with her estranged sister and build a new life. But as old family tensions resurface, she must confront the painful past while deciding what kind of future she wants.
Book 4
NEW FOR ADULTS

Mother Earth is Our Elder
Lafferty, Catherine
Drawing on the wisdom of Dene Elders and knowledge keepers, this inspiring book explores Indigenous approaches to caring for the Earth and addressing climate change. It offers practical, hopeful lessons on living in balance with nature and learning from Indigenous knowledge.
Book 5
NEW FOR ADULTS

Unspeakable Things
Nevils, Brooke
Part memoir and part investigative journalism, this book examines the realities of sexual harassment, consent, and trauma through the author’s own experience. Challenging common myths, it offers a thoughtful look at why survivors respond in different ways and calls for a deeper understanding of abuse and recovery.
Book 1
NEW FOR YOUTH

If You Were Here
Johnson, Abigail
After inheriting a house in Nantucket, Lili spends the summer investigating a family mystery left behind by her late father. With the help of local history enthusiast Wren, she uncovers long-buried secrets while discovering more about herself, her family, and her future.
Book 2
NEW FOR YOUTH

Kat vs. Dogs
Shipley, Jocelyn
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Kay must overcome her fear of dogs to succeed at her pet store job, earn money for a new car and win the heart of her new dog-loving crush.
Book 3
NEW FOR YOUTH

The Tiger’s Eye
Finch, Mina
As Hana and her friends prepare for their music debut, mysterious animal spirits begin to appear. When a playful spirit reveals a darker side, the group must rely on courage, friendship, and the power of music to overcome the growing threat.
Book 4
NEW FOR YOUTH

Just One Gift
Park, Linda Sue
The assignment: If you could give someone special in your life a present – just one gift – who would you choose, and what would it be? Discuss. Certain students know their answers right away. A few find their answers more slowly. And while some responses spark lively conversation, others are revealed only in the privacy of journal pages.
Book 5
NEW FOR YOUTH

Kaboom! Blast Off
Odjick, Jay
When Zack discovers his parents are secret Indigenous superheroes, he’s thrust into an action-packed adventure. With a super suit, new friends, and plenty of courage, Zack must rescue his parents, uncover his own powers, and help save the world.



