Baltimoreans weigh in on their summer book ideas!

Summer is here – and with it comes lazy days relaxing by the pool, sunning at the beach, entertaining friends for drinks and a barbecue and strolling through a Farmer’s Market, then later savoring its fresh farm to table produce.

There is something about this time of year – a chance to unwind and enjoy a more leisurely pace so different from the hectic days of carpools and jam-packed activities —that make it the ideal time to pull out a great book. We asked several Baltimoreans for recommendations on that for that perfect summer read:

Marty Rochlin
Co-Executive Director, Camps Airy and Louise

The Midnight Line by Lee Child (suspense / mystery … from the Jack Reacher series)

“I got into this series of books on tape years ago during my daily drives to Thurmont … not for Camp Airy but rather my job as an assistant principal at Thurmont Middle School. Several books, movies and an Amazon Prime series have since transpired, and I’m still a Jack Reacher fan. On a recent trip, I enjoyed “The Midnight Line.”

Jessica Fink
Executive Director, Jewish Library of Baltimore

The Mitford Affair by Marie Benedict

This summer, I am excited to read Marie Benedict’s new novel, The Mitford Affair. I am a huge fan of Benedict’s work, and when Myrna Cadrin mentioned she just finished reading and “LOVED” The Mitford Affair, I knew that it would be my next read — right in time for the start of summer. Come check it out for yourself at The Jewish Library of Baltimore!

David Harrison
Kesher 2.0 Participant

Burn Rate by Andy Dunn

A group of us read a book called Burn Rate by Andy Dunn, who is the founder of the clothing brand Bonobos. The book details the author’s effort to launch a start-up apparel company while dealing with bi-polar disorder. It’s fascinating and instructive on both levels.

Mitchell Platt
Kesher 2.0 Participant

Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara.

He took over a struggling Eleven Madison Park restaurant in New York at 26 years old and in 11 years, it was named the best restaurant in the world. It’s about transforming ordinary transactions into extraordinary experiences. Applicable to any business.

Gary Braverman
Kesher 2.0 Participant

The Betrayal of Anne Frank by Rosemary Sullivan
A cold case investigation of who actually betrayed the whereabouts of Anne Frank – profiles a group of suspects. Riveting!!