We parked the car in the Safeway parking lot but didn’t get out. We had listened to actor Jim Dale bring to life the story of Harry Potter, the boy wizard, to and from our trip to West Virginia. Now, as Dale read the concluding chapter, we cheered to hear Gryffindor pull ahead to take the championship cup away from awful Slytherin.
We went on to listen to many wonderful books during my son’s childhood and teen years. The shared memories provide a frame of reference that we often invoke to describe a person, situation or event.
You can capture the same experience this summer. Here’s a list of good books for families to listen to. Whether it’s Charlotte’s Web, The Penderwicks, or any of the other recommended books, the benefits of a family reading together will be repaid in full measure. Trust me.
There are more ways the library can figure into your summer plans.
If you’re headed to the beach, lake or other restful spot, pack a bag of books to keep you company. These are good beach or staycation reads.
If you’re not venturing far but would like some suggestions for area road trips, here’s a list that may lead to some unexpected finds.
But, if you are traveling further afield where another language is spoken, Transparent Languages will help you find a taxi, hotel, ask for the bill or the nearest restroom.
And, finally, our summer reading program goes on until Aug 3. We have lots of animals showing up along with famous authors, escape room escapades and science experiments.
Our summer theme is Adventure Begins at Your Library. The operative word is “begins” but who knows where it will lead? Get out your library card and find out.
Maria Del Rosso
Director, Fauquier County Public Library
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