Across the Connecticut shoreline, local libraries are turning summer into an adventure—one reading log, dragon card, and storytime at a time. Here’s everything families need to know about this year’s summer reading programs.

From sweeping American sagas to heartfelt new releases, these 12 bestselling books are the perfect reads for a Memorial Day weekend on the Connecticut shoreline.

From the boldest raid in Long Island Sound to secret spy networks and the homes of Founding-era leaders, the Connecticut shoreline played a vital role in America’s fight for independence. Here are the sites where history still lives.