Summertime is reading time—and that means the release of eagerly anticipated new installments in beloved series, plus some first-time authors with original offerings.

My Life in Dioramas by Tara Altebrando
As 12-year-old Kate is forced to confront losing her beloved house, she and her friends plot to block its sale and create dioramas of every room as a tribute.

Shingaling: A Wonder Story by R.J. Palacio
Palacio’s third short ebook covers another character from her fantastic hit Wonder. This one is narrated by Charlotte, and it reveals the story behind her lovely line at the end of the book, “It's not enough to be friendly. You have to be a friend.” (Julian and Pluto’s chapters are available for download too.)

Good Night Yoga: A Pose-by-Pose Bedtime Story by Mariam Gates
Yoginis of all ages will be primed for a restful slumber with gentle instructions guiding them through basic poses. Beautiful illustrations complement the story.

The Blood of Olympus by Rick Riordan
Riordan’s terrifically popular Heroes of Olympus series concludes with this fifth volume, in which hero Percy Jackson and Greek and Roman demigods all face a common enemy. Plenty of action, with epic battle scenes. (Also available in Spanish.)

Tales from a Not-So-Dorky Drama Queen by Rachel Renée Russell
A special guest star takes over in the latest installment in the popular Dork Diaries series.

Surviving Summer Vacation by Willo Davis Roberts
Readers join twins Allison and Lewis on a road trip Yellowstone National Park with their neighbors, the Rupe family. But something creepy is going on... mysterious strangers are following them and $100 bills are being stashed in their RV.