Vacation Books
Teen
Adventure-Filled YA Books About Road Trips
Whether you’re interested in romances on the road, thrillers, or coming-of-age stories, these road trip books for young adults will take you on unforgettable adventures.
All Ages
Backseat Reading: Best Books for a Long Car Ride
These wonderful series and fabulous stand-alone stories will distract even the antsiest kid from the passing miles on your next long car trip or vacation.
Just For Fun
10 Times When a Book Is a Better Gift Than a Toy
Do you know what makes a great substitute for toys in almost any gift-giving situation? Books! Here are ten times when buying a book instead of another brightly hued hunk of plastic is definitely the way to go.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Preserving an Ancient Tradition: Why I Write Books About Hawaiian Stories and Culture for Children
The tradition of Hawaiian storytelling, like Hawaiian culture itself, is vast and dynamic — but, as I was conducting research, I realized just how challenging it can be to find accessible sources of Hawaiian storytelling for children.
Grown-Up Reads
Your Week-by-Week Guide to the Best Books of Summer 2016
Whether you've set a personal reading challenge or are just looking for a new bedtime book, you'll find some gems on this list of upcoming grown-up releases.
Grown-Up Reads
Summer Lovin’: 8 Steamy Books for the Hot Days Ahead
From the scandalous to the dangerous, from the quiet to the true, there is something to fill your every desire in this list of summer-ready romantic reads.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Brightly's Summer Reading Fun Packs (2015)
From summer reading lists to learning games, printable activities, and road trip listens, find everything you need to make this a fun-filled, book-filled summer.
Tween
End “Are We There Yet?” with These 7 Entertaining Audiobooks for Tweens
Stop dreading the long drive and start planning your audio itinerary. Here are seven great listens to get you started.
Growing Reader
9 Audiobooks for Growing Readers and Their Families
Whether you’re heading off on vacation or looking for something fun to do at home, these nine choices offer a little something for everyone.
Pre-K
Summer Fun for Kids Ages 3 to 5: Reading Lists, Activities, and More
Find summer reading lists for 3- to 5-year-olds, fun activities to keep them occupied on family trips, and tips to get them all set for the school year.
Grown-Up Reads
Spring Fling: Great Getaway Books for Grown-Ups
Whether you’re heading out on vacation, or at home dreaming of a much-needed getaway, prepare to escape with one of these eight titles.
Grown-Up Reads
Summer Reading for Grown-Ups
Need some suggestions for your upcoming getaway? Dying to know what this summer’s blockbuster book will be? Or maybe just looking for a great beach read? Look no further!
Growing Reader
Summer Fun for Kids Ages 6 to 8: Reading Lists, Activities, and More
Your 6-, 7-, or 8-year-old will love diving into our summer reading lists. Find undersea stories, adventure tales, can't-stop-listening audiobooks, and more!