My reading list for the summer of 2013, there are over 30 books on this list. It is unlikely I will read them all. It is likely I will read books that are not on this list. Some of these books I have already read, or read portions of, but would like to reread all or part of.
The books are no particular order. Some of them are related to my library interests, some are related to my political science interests, some to my communications interests, and some are just general interest. Enjoy :-)
Carr, Patrick J. Hollowing Out the Middle: The Rural Brain Drain and What It Means for America
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About two years ago I gave up on lugging around a big checked bag and started traveling with only a carry on. I was tired of paying the extra baggage fees, waiting for my bag at the carousel, and to be honest, I liked the challenge. The first few trips were nerve racking but after I got used to it I never looked back! I don’t even have one of those fancy new carry-ons with the spinning wheels and a bagillion pockets that make it expand so much it barely fits in the overhead bin. My primary carry on is an eleven year old roller bag I picked up at Costco as part of a set. I usually still manage 
When I published my recommended reading post Sunday reactions to it on Facebook and Twitter brought home an issue I had noticed for a while now - more people responding on Facebook and Twitter and less on the blog. 99.9% of the time I am completely ok with this - I know comments are not a sign of success and I'm happy to have a conversation wherever it happens. But. In the case of the recommended reading list some of the responses were additional book recommendations and I really wanted those on the blog. That way more people could see them, and they'd be preserved on the post rather than floating past on 
I came across this post from Carl Grant on Sunday and felt like it was serendipity - the semester is almost over and on Saturday I had posted that it was time start working on my summer reading list. Carl talks about his encounter with a stranger in an airport and using her remark that librarianship is a dying profession as an opportunity to show her the value of libraries and librarians. My impression of the story is that he does it in a personal way - demonstrating how libraries can help HER. Having done this very same thing myself many times I could relate to Carl's story and approach, so 
Lee Raine's April 24, 2013 presentation to DC/SLA
The presentation includes 3 technology revolutions and their impact on libraries: broadband internet access, mobile access, and the digital revolution. Plus some megatakeaways from Pew's research on libraries in the digital age. Some of it is good news and some of it looks like areas of opportunity.
1. People love their libraries even more for what they say about their communities than for how libraries meet personal needs
91% say libraries are important to their communities
76% say libraries are important to them and their families
Great