Are you finally reading that bestseller that’s been collecting dust on your nightstand? Are you revisiting a dog-eared old favorite? If you're reading poolside, beachside or from your favorite park bench, we want to hear from you because today is Where We Live's Summer Reading Show!

If you don't know what to read this summer, we've got you covered. Whether you’re looking for a new fiction to thrill you, or a memoir to inspire you, we have reading recommendations to make the most of these long summer days.

And the benefits of summer reading for children are numerous. Studies show that not only does reading help with preventing summer learning loss, but help with social-emotional reading. We'll hear from two children's librarians in our state.

Buckle in as we dive into the best books of the summer. Tell us what you're reading!

GUESTS:

• Mary Parmelee: Director of Youth Services at The Westport Library
• Kym Powe: Children and YA Consultant for the Connecticut State Library
• Mandy Dorso: Bookstore Manager, Atticus Books in New Haven
• Khamani Harrison: Owner of Key Bookstore in Hartford

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