Summer Reading Goals Aren’t Just for Kids

While we hope all the littles in your life are eager readers ready to start earning prizes, this is your reminder that Summer Reading Detectives, opens a new window is open to all ages. Create a new (or maintain your current) reading habit this summer by tracking your daily reading using Beanstack, the reading tracker app, opens a new window

The more days you read, the more prizes you'll secure. Available while supplies last, adults can earn the following after:

  • 5 Days of Reading: Summer Reading Sticker
  • 15 Days of Reading: Book from Friends Cart
  • 30 Days of Reading: Canvas Bag OR Water Bottle AND Grand Prize Raffle Ticket
  • Every 5 Days of Reading After That: Another Grand Prize Raffle Ticket

Grand prizes include a Cincinnati Zoo membership, Kindle bundle, a Visa Gift Card and more fun surprises. 

You can, of course, read books from any genre during Summer Reading Detectives – but if you're in the mood to match the theme with some mysteries and thrillers, we suggest diving into the books listed below. Check out the full staff-created list, opens a new window for more recommendations featuring detectives, sleuths and lots of page-turning entertainment. And don't forget... the case is yours to solve, too. 

Happy Summer Reading!


Summer Reading Detectives: Adult Fiction

List created by KCPLJanice






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Thank you to our local sponsors of Kenton County Public Library's Summer Reading Celebration.