What do you think will be THE book of summer 2011?

Adam C.
MIRACLE BEACH, by Erin Celello

Lindsey C.
MIRACLE BEACH

Donna E.
THE SOLDER'S WIFE by Margaret Leroy

J. Grace
THE HELP

Elaine
THE HELP. People who missed it are trying to read it before the movie is released, causing sales to spike.

Esther W.
SHUT YOUR EYES TIGHT by John Verdon. My opinion is based on his first book, THINK OF A NUMBER, which I read last summer. I loved it and have looked forward to hearing more from him. So glad to see this second book.

Eileen Q-K
RULES OF CIVILITY by Amor Towles

Anne H.
MIRACLE BEACH by erin celello

Corinne
Not sure about everyone else but MY summer book of 2011 is going to be Patti Callahan Henry's COMING UP FOR AIR ....but my FALL book is going to be Lauren Dane's NEVER ENOUGH ....CAN'T wait for either one!!

Janet F.
MIRACLE BEACH!

Angela J.
MIRACLE BEACH by Erin Celello

Elizabeth V.
IRON HOUSE by John Hart

Andy G.
MIRACLE BEACH by Erin Cellelo

Judy R.
SMOKIN' SEVENTEEN by Janet Evanovich

Kristi C.
MIRACLE BEACH by Erin Celello

Karen B.
STATE OF WONDER by Ann Patchett

Steve C.
So far, AGAINST ALL ENEMIES by Tom Clancy.

Ann
MIRACLE BEACH

David A.
THE LAST WEREWOLF by Glen Duncan

Maureen H.
George R. R. Martin's DANCE WITH DRAGONS

Diane L.
THE WILD ROSE

Janet S.
THE LAST WEREWOLF by Glen Duncan

Aaron O.
MIRACLE BEACH by Erin Celello

Bea
NOTHING TO ENVY by Barbara Demick --- it was even better than the reviews.

Courtney
MIRACLE BEACH

Mike W.
MIRACLE BEACH

Jenny S.
MIRACLE BEACH by Erin Celello

Linda H.
LOVE YOU MORE by Lisa Gardner

Ann
IRON HOUSE by John Hart. As usual, I read about it on Bookreporter.com and just picked it up. This would make a great movie. It caught my attention from page one. Fast paced.

Deanna F.
I think MIRACLE BEACH by Erin Celello takes it. Her ability to write in a way that captures real people in the depths of the most real pain is captivating.

Lisa S.
MIRACLE BEACH by Erin Celello.

Melanie F-K
MIRACLE BEACH

Michelle N.
STATE OF WONDER by Ann Patchett was terrific --- she has a style of writing that keeps you turning the pages the entire time, plus a story that is definitely original.

Linda B.
THE END OF EVERYTHING by Megan Abbott

Cat
I just haven't found a read that meets that standard yet. Plenty of good books but nothing that meets my still favorite THE HELP. Maybe others can lead the way with some outstanding books.

Debi H.
THE STORY OF BEAUTIFUL GIRL by Rachel Simon
THE LINEN QUEEN by Patricia Falvey
SAVE ME by Lisa Scottoline

Susan J.
DREAMS OF JOY by Lisa See

Louise K.
STATE OF WONDER by Ann Patchett

LC
STATE OF WONDER

Tonnie H.
A Song of Fire and Ice series

Karen B.
STATE OF WONDER by Ann Patchett

Karen H.
LITTLE BEE

Alice B.
THE POSTMISTRESS

Kathy M.
THE HELP by Kathryn Stockett...with the movie coming out, everyone I know is reading it!

Ellen W.
I can't remember any one special book ... there were good books, but none to me were a 'THE' book.

Kearstie G.
A DANCE WITH DRAGONS by George R. R. Martin

Shannon B.
A DANCE WITH DRAGONS by George RR Martin

Arlecia
DEAD RECKONING by Charlaine Harris

Lisa
THE DEVIL SHE KNOWS by Bill Loefhelm --- and yes it did live up to the expectations. I thought it would be a taut, exciting story about a young woman caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. A great summer read!

Carolyn
BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP by S.J. Watson

Bea C.
UNBROKEN

Sylvia
STATE OF WONDER

Patricia B.
BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP --- I saw a review on FB and just had to buy it. Yes it did live up to the review as I read it all in one day --- couldn't put it down. Suspenseful and kept me wanting to read more!

Judy R.
SUMMER RENTAL

Madeline
A DANCE WITH DRAGONS

Maryann A.
A GAME OF THRONES

Carol B.
THE HELP

Peggy
CUTTING FOR STONE

Christine
THE HOMECOMING OF SAMUEL LAKE by Jenny Wingfield

Connie F.
JUST LIKE HEAVEN by Julia Quinn.

Richard G-J
STATE OF WONDER by Ann Patchett

Carol
THE PARIS WIFE

Jean
NO REST FOR THE DEAD, by a long list of authors --- a collaborative effort.

Trez
STATE OF WONDER by Ann Patchett

Beth C.
CUTTING FOR STONE

Amy G.
THE HELP by Kathryn Stockett. This book has been on the bestseller list forever but is at the top of the charts again due to the release of the movie in August.

Lynn H.
THE SOLDIER'S WIFE by Margaret Leroy

Bill H.
IRON HOUSE by John Hart. The best book I have read this summer --- by far!

Casey
THE IRON HOUSE by John Hart

Mary Jane W.
FAITH by Jennifer Haigh

Jack S.
ONE SUMMER by David Baldacci is an Exceptional Book. Running a close second is NOW YOU SEE HER by James Patterson. Of course these books have the advantage of being written by two of my favorite current authors. 

I also really liked Robert B. Parker's last book, SIX KILL. While I will miss Parker and his characters greatly, he went out with another great Spencer Mystery.

Mary H.
DREAMS OF JOY by Lisa Seen ot ony lived up to my expectaions but exceeded them. I learned so very much about existence in China under Mao while at the same time was intrigued with the character development.

Marjorie C.
I'm not sure, but with the promotion that THE HELP is getting, I think that anyone who hasn't read it will do so over the summer.

Marcia C.
Alice LaPlante's TURN OF MIND

Nadine W.
THE VIOLETS OF MARCH by Sarah Jio

Stacey K.
STATE OF WONDER by Ann Patchett

Rae
FOLLY BEACH

Dani B.
MAINE by J. Courtney Sullivan

Donna
For me it's BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP. All I can say is "Wow!"

Sandra P.
THE PARIS WIFE

Sonia Z.
THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS

Tara O.
Looks like it's A DANCE WITH DRAGONS to me. The whole Song of Ice and Fireseries has been selling like hotcakes lately and ADWD is getting great reviews.

Robert R.
THE SNOWMAN by Jo Nesbo

Joanne M.
THE GAP YEAR

Eileen K., Ph.D
BOSSYPANTS by Tina Fey
It is a fun read for the beach or back yard

Sharron
ROOM by Emma Donaghue or STATE OF WONDER by Ann Patchett

Tammy G.
THE LANE OF PAINTED CAVES by Jean M. Auel
Book 6 of Jean M. Auel's Earth's Childrenseries

Allan C.
IRON HOUSE

Diane P.
ESCAPE by Barbara Delinsky

Jennifer C.
TURN OF MIND by Alice LaPlante

Jo W.
THE HELP

Mary
FALLEN by Karin Slaughter

Barbara B.
A STOLEN LIFE by Jaycee Lee Dugard

Beth W.
IN THE GARDEN OF BEASTS by Erik Larson
STATE OF WONDER by Ann Patchett

Shel
ONE SUMMER by David Baldacci

Sunny
THE HELP

Carmen G.
I just finished HISSY FIT...It was fun and fast reading, plus kept the interest going. I'm now reading THE AMERICAN HEIRESS, which looks promising, as well. After that, UNTOLD STORY.

Patricia A.
THE TIGER'S WIFE

Hester T.
NEVER KNOWING by Chevey Stevens

Mary W.
IRON HOUSE by John Hart

Janet
BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP by S.J. Watson

Katherine S.
SMOKIN' SEVENTEEN by Janet Evanovich
947 reserves in Wake County Libraries, NC

Carol P.
THE SOLDIER'S WIFE by Margaret Leroy

Donna K.
THE HELP by Kathryn Stockett. It was wonderful when I read it for the first time in Hardback, then it was released in paperback and my book club read it. It was even better the second time around. To top it off, the movie comes out this summer.

Holly H.
BEFORE I SLEEP by S. J. Watson

Dianne
STATE OF WONDER by Ann Patchett

Kristine M.
A DANCE WITH DRAGONS - George R.R. Martin

Sandra G.
THE HELP by Kathryn Stockett

Marion M.
THE PARIS WIFE by Paula McLain

Eric J.
BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP by S. J. Watson

John S.
SMOKIN' SEVENTEEN by Janet Evanovich

Marge H.
SMOKIN' SEVENTEEN by Janet Evanovich

Jodi
I think it will still be THE HELP. The movie will be coming out and it will have people reading it again whether it be for the first time or the fifth time.

Marion
SAFE HAVEN by Nicolas Sparks
But I didn't like the ending!

Anonymous
THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS by Rececca Skloot. Research for this book of nonfiction is astonishing and the story is riveting --- unbelievable information about Henrietta, her family and the incredible scientific discoveries possible because of He-La creates very poignant stories about Deborah and the dreadful things she learned about her older sister. An important book that should be read and discussed!!!

Vickie W.
ONE SUMMER by David Baldacci

Peggy
UNBROKEN by Laura Hillenbrand

SallyAnn
THE PARIS WIFE by Paula McLain

Lucy W.
I dont know what book it will be. Whatever the book is will be good.

Joan Z.
DREAMS OF JOY by Lisa See

Cindy D.
A DANCE WITH DRAGONS by George R.R. Martin

Sue V.
THE SOLDIER'S WIFE by Margaret Leroy

Mary Q.
I'm having a hard time thinking of one particular standout. Perhaps the mystery, BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP by S.J. Watson.

Bonnie M.
THE SOLDIER'S WIFE by Margaret Leroy

Mark N.
THE LAST WEREWOLF by Glen Duncan

Sylvia S.
THE SNOWMAN by Jo Nesbo

Marcia
STATE OF WONDER by Ann Patchett

Joyce
SING YOU HOME by Jodi Picoult

Sarah L.
NEVER KNOWING by Chevy Stevens

Peggy K.
From my list I'd have to say it is a tie between Karin Slaughter's FALLEN and Alafair Burke's LONG GONE.

Tamara R.
STATE OF WONDER by Ann Patchett....Great book.

Kate G.
THE LAST WEREWOLF by Glen Duncan

Laura C.
NEVER KNOWING by Chevy Stevens

Robert R.
I don't know yet. I read about 6 books a month. I have 7 waiting on my Kindle already and I am constantly adding to my waiting list. I know have not read it yet. Nothing like the Millenium series yet. I will let you know when I find it!

Lorna
A STOLEN LIFE by Jaycee Dugard

Dianna D.
MAINE by J. Courtney Sullivan. I loved this book --- a totally disfunctional family getting together in the summer to try again, after so many years of trying to get it right.

Elaine
FOLLY BEACH, byDorothea Benton Frank. The operative word is "summer." Some books are summer books, others not so much. This is a great summer read, hard to put down.

Rita
AGAINST ALL ENEMIES by Tom Clancy

Madeline F.
NEVER KNOWING - Chevy Stevens

dbentman
STATE OF WONDER by Ann Patchett

Dona M.
STATE OF WONDER by Ann Patchett

Kathryn M.
ORIGINAL SIN by Beth McMullen

N E. Smith
NEVER KNOWING by Chevy Stevens

r. honey
All books in the Game Of Thrones series!

Karen S.
TURN OF MIND by Alice LaPlante

Nancy V.
GREAT HOUSE by Nicole Krauss

Incredible character development as a piece of furniture travels through the plot of the book.

Kay
FALLEN by Karin Slaughter

Irene
Thriller: BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP
Fiction: FAITH

Lisa
Nonfiction: IN THE GARDEN OF BEASTS by Erik Larson
Fiction: A DANCE WITH DRAGONS by George R.R. Martin

Judy P.
DREAMS OF JOY by Lisa See

Elizabeth V.
IRON HOUSE by John Hart

Verda H.
HELL'S CORNER by David Baldacci

Patricia F.
ADRENALIN by Jeff Abbott

Pooch
MAINE by J. Courtney Sullivan

Diana
STATE OF WONDER by Ann Patchett

Carol C.
FAITH by Jennifer Haigh

Tricia B.
BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP --- loved this book and read it in one day. One of those you can't put down books. Written in journal format and very intense! Lots of twists and turns also.