Books set to read in Akron on warm sunny days

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AKRON — Summer is fast approaching, though if you are a bookworm, you are probably looking for a fresh reading list no matter the season. In this article, we have compiled a list of must-read books set in Akron, so you can spend some low-key me-time reading books that feel close to home.

Unwind by Neal Shusterman

This novel is amazing and scary all at the same time. It may take some time to get into it, but once you do, you’ll be hooked. Shusterman’s world is so vivid and realistic that it frightens readers. It also included one of the most disturbing passages because what is going on is almost entirely left to the reader’s imagination.

The Captain’s Daughter by Leah Fleming

An incredible tale based on the legend that Captain Smith rescued a small child from drowning when the Titanic sank. The book begins with the Titanic and concludes in 1959, and despite a few slow sections, it flies through the decades and, with short chapters, it’s a quick read, despite being nearly 600 pages long.

The Man from Primrose Lane by James Renner

This story has a lot of twists and turns that readers would appreciate. Readers could tell the genre-blending in the second half of the book would have irritated some readers who were expecting it to be a ‘standard’ thriller. It’s a good read for someone who enjoys stories that don’t keep to the rails of a single genre.

Things Unsaid - by Diana Y. Paul

The novel focuses on Jules Foster, the oldest of three children, and how her distant diva mother’s parenting influenced her own motherhood with her daughter Zoe. Things Unsaid rips at the social fabric of family and generational relationships, and she recounts a gripping story—with a healthy dose of Buddhist wisdom thrown in for good measure.

The Hard Way on Purpose: Essays and Dispatches from the Rust Belt by David Giffels

This book perfectly encapsulates the spirit of those of us who grew up in the Midwest. The Hard Way on Purpose is, more than anything, about what it means to stay in a location that others have deemed ’a good location to be from’. This collection of writings is half biography, part polemic on the Rust Belt’s cultural identity.

We advise checking your local libraries for these books and finding a comfortable reading place. The Summit Metro Parks could be a nice option, and you can bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs, a tall glass of chilled beverage, snacks, and good friends who love reading as much as you do.

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