tranquil \ traŋ•kwəl
adj.: free from agitation of mind or spirit
During this challenge, 148 participants read 1,457 books and completed 96 activities.
We embraced tranquility this summer with the Summer Reading Challenge for adults. Thank you all for participating!
Most-Read Books
| #1 (tied): James, by Percival Everett |
| #1 (tied): The Women, by Kristin Hannah |
| #3: Sandwich, by Catherine Newman |
| #4: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store, by James McBride |
| #5 (tied): Lessons in Chemistry, by Bonnie Garmus |
| #5 (tied): Swan Song, by Elin Hilderbrand |
| #7: Table for Two, by Amor Towles |
| #8 (tied): Funny Story, by Emily Henry |
| #8 (tied): The Guncle Abroad, Steven Rowley |
| #8 (tied): Real Americans, by Rachel Khong |
Most-Read Authors
Top Categories
Read a Book . . .
| #1: that is a mystery or thriller |
| #2: from your to-be-read pile |
| #3 (tied): that is a coming-of-age/growing up story |
| #3 (tied): that is part of a series |
| #3 (tied): featuring quirky characters |
| #6: under 200 pages or an audiobook under 5 hours |
| #7 (tied): published in the last year |
| #7 (tied): recommended by a friend or family member |
| #9: set outside the U.S. |
| #10: whose author is a person of color |
The Summer Reading Challenge is made possible by the Thomas F. Kilfoil Memorial Bequest, West Hartford Library Foundation.
