For many of us, summer is a time for reading: on vacation, at the pool or beach, or on a park bench.

I gravitate toward nonfiction and historical fiction. My son Justin is a voracious reader and has been challenging me to read other genres. So this summer, I read the science fiction classic Dune by Frank Herbert (and watched the two movie versions!) and I’m 200 pages into the 1296 page post-apocalyptic dark fantasy novel The Stand by Stephen King, about a deadly COVID-like pandemic. 

My favorite nonfiction author is Michael Lewis, of Moneyball fame. I recently listened to the audiobook of Liar’s Poker, which reminded me of my years working on the trading floor at Citibank!

Whether you’re in a book club or simply read on your own, do you read to:

• learn and gain knowledge,
• escape into another time or world,
• be entertained with a good story,
• broaden your horizons, or
• relax and have quiet time?

I’d love to hear why you read and what is on your summer reading list!

If you belong to a book club, personal or corporate, that explores nonfiction, we’d love you to consider The Wisest Investment. We offer attractive discounts on bulk book purchases. 

All about the Museum+Arts Pass (MAP) program

• Adults can use their Toronto Public Library card to check out one pass per person per week.
• Generally, each pass is valid for 2 adults and 2 children.
• Pass can be used for many places in Toronto like the AGO, MOCA, Ontario Science Centre, Ripley’s Aquarium, ROM, Toronto Zoo.
• Other district libraries have similar programs so depending where you live, check them out!

Enjoy the rest of the summer!