Coming-of-age novel is tender, alluring
Breezy book is fun, lite read but could have used more bio
Suspenseful story follows religious child on verge of starvation
Elizabeth Taylor/Michael Jackson bond explored in new double bio
Pat Patterson recalls early life, struggles on the mat
History of swimming covered in breezy, summery tome
Family secrets unearthed in touching memoir
Short stories, comedic novels, gripping non-fiction among summer tomes
Coming-of-age memoir is upbeat, inspiring
Gay athletic book illuminating despite male dominance