What do librarians and bookstores think: is summer reading a time for lighter, more thrilling and romantic picks? Or is it a time to really sink into those more challenging books that require long stretches of quiet dedication? Paradise City Press sat down with Kristepher Severy, manager of Raven Used Books. Here are his recommendations, and some thoughts on the term “summer reading.”

Tags: Summer Reading, Raven Used Books. Beach Reads