JUNE 2017 40 | FRONTDOORSMEDIA .COM BEACH TOWEL AND POOLSIDE ESCAPES {this month in books} BOOKED EVENTS Most of the books I have dog-eared these days are on parenting — discipline, toilet training, what to expect — or the piles by my bedside are the latest my kiddos have snagged from the library that I read on repeat. But with the hint of long summer days, I eagerly search for the next best author and book. That way, when I’m poolside or toes deep in the sand, I can escape to another place, another land. Here’s what I’m eyeing, which may serve as a guide for all you summer readers out there: Meghan Leatherman | CONTRIBUTING WRITER

JUNE 2017 FRONTDOORSMEDIA .COM | 41 EVENTS POISONED PEN Saturday, June 3. 2pm. Free. Jenn McKinlay “About a Dog” Romance and dogs — the perfect summer read! Thursday, June 15. 2pm. Free. Jillian Cantor “The Lost Letter” Historical novel based in WWII Austria and the letters of love connecting Jewish families. Sounds like a page- turner! Saturday, June 17. 2pm. Free. Karen Dionne “The Marsh King’s Daughter “ | If you liked Girl on the Train as much as I did, this sounds like a similar suspense filled equal. SCOTTSDALE LIBRARY Ongoing June Author In-Residence Sharon Skinner, author of “The Healer’s Legacy” series and “The Chronicles of Tavara Tinker”, as well as several books for young readers, will provide one-on-one appointments to assist authors in their craft as well as programs to educate and develop your writing skills. Great opportunity to practice the craft! PHOENIX PUBLIC LIBRARIES MESQUITE LIBRARY Saturday, June 24. 2pm. Free. Paul Mosier “Train I Ride” A young girl discovering the beauty of travel and finding family in those you hold dear. BARNES & NOBLE AT DESERT RIDGE Tuesday, June 6. 6pm. Free. Patty Lou Hawks “Under Their Wings: A Daring Adventure Mentoring Girls” Hear from Pat as she explores a true-life story of a Girl Scout troop leader and her daughter. BARNES & NOBLE AT PALM VALLEY GOODYEAR Saturday, June 24. 1pm. Free. Rachel Kirkaldie “The Unicorn Hunter” (teens, science fiction, fantasy) Can’t beat a young adult book to take you someplace magical. Definitely sounds less sugary than the Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino.