Read & relax — 06/29/23

Hippo frontcover with young woman lying in grass, reading book and wearing headphones

For some of us, the best part of a summer day is finding a place to get lost in a good book. If you’re looking to expand your reading list this summer, check out the recommendations from lcoal book experts for fiction, romance, history and more.

Also on the cover Find fireworks and other Fourth of July celebrations in area towns on page 19. The Packie, a beer and wine shop with locations in Hooksett and Manchester, will celebrate its sixth anniversary with a brewfest (page 24). Whether your weekend is two days long or four days long, find live music every day of the week in the Music This Week listing on page 32.

View entire selection throughout the years here

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