When I’m working on blog posts, I frequently look up random words to see if there’s a trend in new titles. Lately I have noticed an uptick in books with the word ‘summer’ in the title. Below you will find a list of fiction and romance summer reads! As of this writing, all of these titles are owned by the Davenport Public Library. Descriptions are provided by the publishers.
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Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
“You think kindness is some silly frivolous side virtue, when it is in fact the whole damn thing!”
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QCL Book Club September 2026 Pick
Join Brittany Peacock and Morgan Ottier on KWQC TV6 for their monthly QCL Book Club! Each month, Brittany and Morgan will discuss what they read the previous month and introduce a new title! If you are unable to watch live, visit KWQC to watch the recording. Consider joining Bestsellers Club to have QCL Book Club books placed on hold for you automatically! Looking to get more involved, consider joining our Book Club on Goodreads.
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The MASH Up by Laura Marie Meyers
“I go to sleep feeling happy in the bone-deep way that comes from doing nothing with the people who are everything.”
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Books Set in Maine
What publishing trend have you noticed lately? I have been seeing an increase in titles that take place in Main. As of this writing, all of these titles are owned by the Davenport Public Library. Descriptions are provided by the publishers. All of these titles were published in 2026 and are either standalone or first in series. There are many other books set in Maine that have been published recently in 2026 (and in previous years). If you’re looking for more suggestions, talk to library staff!
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