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Patch Picks for National Read Across America Day

This week, Patch Picks helps you celebrate National Read Across America Day.

Whether it was with a Kindle, Nook, iPad or even a good old fashion paperback, this week the country celebrated National Read Across America Day. Fortunately for Bethel, if you too want to celebrate by curling up with a good book, the

Here is a list of great classics (some of your editor's favorites) to check out that are available at the library. What are some of your favorite classic books? Share with your neighbors in the comments.

Children’s Books

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  • "The Lion, Witch & the Wardrobe" by C.S. Lewis
  • The Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling
  • "Matilda" by Roald Dahl 
  • "Winnie-the-Pooh" by A.A. Milne
  • "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White

Adult Books

  • "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald 
  • "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut 
  • "Pride and Prejudice" By Jane Austen 
  • "Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain
  • "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller

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