Have you read "The Girl on the Train" yet? The new psychological thriller by Paula Hawkins has been sitting near the top of The New York Times Best Seller list for months.

What about the Pulitzer Prize winning "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr? The story of a blind girl and a gadget-obsessed boy set during World War II is at the top of plenty of must-read lists.Then there's the Queen of the Summer Read, Elin Hilderbrand. Her latest book, "The Rumor" is barely a couple weeks old yet it's finding its way into many a beach bag.Summer's heating up. It's time to grab a hot new book, slather on the sunblock and pull up a lounge chair.Need some suggestions? We talked to authors and librarians about what's on their must-read list. We also asked our readers to let us know what they're reading.What the writersare sayingBrenda Janowitz, author of five books, the latest, "The Dinner Party," due out next spring, says the top books on her summer reading list include "The Last Summer at Chelsea Beach" by Pam Jenoff, "The Status of All Things" by Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke, "In the Unlikely Event" by Judy Blume, "Who Do You Love" by Jennifer Weiner, "Summer Secrets" by Jane Green, "A Window Opens" by Elisabeth Egan and "The Idea of Love" by Patti Callahan Henry.Novelist Lisa Clark O'Neill has nine books under her belt. Her latest, "Malice," is due out next month.O'Neill suggests "Closer Than You Think" by Karen Rose, "On the Island" by Tracey Garvis Graves, "Deadline" by Sandra Brown and "Beachcomber" by Karen Roberts.Whitney Barbetti recently completed her fourth book, "Six Feet Under," which features two characters who appeared in her earlier books.Barbetti shared some of her favorites, and why they top her list."The Opportunist" by Tarryn Fisher. "While not at all a light read, Tarryn Fisher's debut novel packs a punch to the heart," says Barbetti. "This book was one of the first books I read that made me feel something. It's the first in a trilogy and still one of my favorite books to reread.""Beautiful Bastard" by Christina Lauren. "This romance has one of my favorite tropes: hate to love. Chloe and Bennett sizzle initially with snappy dialogue and later burn up the pages with face-fanning romantic scenes. It's a book I recommend to any of my friends when they need something well-written and extremely sexy.""Tangled" by Emma Chase. "Emma Chase's debut is narrated by a man named Drew, whose internal dialogue kept me grinning as I flipped through the pages and made Emma Chase an instant-buy author for me. It's funny, it's romantic, it's so, so different.""If you're in the mood for a read that's sweet and funny, 'By Your Side' is an excellent choice. What I really appreciated about Karla Sorensen's debut was how well-developed her characters were and how easily I identified with them. It's a perfect book if you're looking for something light with well-written dialogue."What the librarians are sayingMariann Kmetz, Dimmick Memorial Library, Jim Thorpe, includes "The Rumor" and "All the Light We Cannot See" on her list, as well as "Summer Secrets" by Jane Green.In "Summer Secrets," when a family secret is revealed, journalist Cat Coombs finds herself falling into a dark spiral. Wild, glamourous nights out in London and raging hangovers the next day become her norm, leading to a terrible mistake one night while visiting family in America. It's a mistake for which she can't forgive herself. When she returns home, she confronts the reality of her life. But she doesn't know if she'll ever be able to earn the forgiveness of the people she hurt.Diane Danielson, Palmerton Area Library, Palmerton, has "The Rumor," "All the Light We Cannot See" and "The Girl on the Train" on her list as well.Her other recommendations include:"In the Unlikely Event" by Judy Blume. "She tells the story of a group of people whose lives are changed by an unlikely disaster in the 1950s when several airplanes crashed. Pick up the book to live the crazy time period ... and make sure your seat belt is securely fastened.""Go Set a Watchman" by Harper Lee. "It seems impossible that another novel by Harper Lee, the famed author of To Kill a Mockingbird, actually exists. With her sequel, Lee picks up where Mockingbird left off, 20 years later.""The Marriage of Opposites" by Alice Hoffman. "Sit back while she transports you to 19th century St. Thomas to follow the story of Rachel Manzano-Pomié Petit, the mother of famous painter Camille Pissarro. Get ready for a setting to die for, a passionate woman who'll inspire you to take the rest of the summer by storm, and a love story to get carried away in."It wouldn't be summer without another page turner from Mary Kay Andrews. In 'Beach Town,' a movie scout looks for the perfect beach for a big budget movie her last chance at redemption after film crews utterly destroyed her last location. She finds a hidden Florida beach, but the mayor isn't too keen on a movie crew descending on his sleepy, unspoiled town. But can love change his mind?"Valerie Sellix, Lehighton Area Memorial Library, is also a fan of "In the Unlikely Event," "The Rumor" and "The Girl on the Train."She also suggests:"Finders Keepers" by Stephen King. "A deranged reader's infatuation with a Salingeresque novelist has dangerous consequences in a sequel to 'Mr. Mercedes.' I love King's intense writing style. He is a true artist with words.""Yes, Please" by Amy Poehler. "A brilliant and hilarious memoir following the life of one of Saturday Night Live's most beloved, famous and successful alumni. This is an awesome book full of heart and seriously funny moments.""Sharp Objects" by Gillian Flynn. "If you thought 'Gone Girl' was her best book, then you don't know Flynn. 'Sharp Objects' has even more twists and turns in this thriller and will keep you guessing until the very last page."What the readersare sayingAbby-Rae Knappenberger of Lehighton recommends "Astronaut Wives Club: A True Story" by Lily KoppelI, which is now a miniseries on ABC."When I watched the first episode, I knew I just had to read the book along with the show. It showcases the secret lives of the seven wives of The Mercury 7 astronauts, the women who stood by their men as they competed not just against Russia, but against each other, to be the first man in space. It details how they interacted with the media, each other, politicians and celebrities, and their husbands, and how they lived their lives."Lily Koppel said if it weren't for these strong women, an American man wouldn't have made it to the moon."Jolene Barron of Tamaqua says a friend suggested she read Marie Force."I had never heard about her, so I checked her out online. To date, I have read almost everything she has written, and there is not one that I haven't loved."Barron says if she had to narrow down her choice for a recommendation, it would have to be the "Fatal Series.""It's sort of a John Grisham/Lisa Scottoline type legal adventure, meets mystery, drama, politics, and romance, tied into one amazing package. They are an extremely suspenseful, hard to put down, non-stop action series. I can't say enough about this series (or any of Marie's books for that matter).""For the past year I have read Heather Graham," says Kim Keiser. "She has a series going called the 'Krewe of Hunters.' The book this year is starting with 'The Silenced.' The next installment is called 'The Forgotten.' She usually puts out a series of three books a summer. I love her books and can't wait until the next installment.""I'm reading an adventure novel aimed at teenagers, kind of a modern Hardy Boys story," says Cleo Fogal of Jim Thorpe. "It's called 'Over the Bridge,' and was written by a good friend, Craig Miller."Megan Rodgers of Lehighton just finished "Sheltering Rain" by Jojo Moyes, and says she's currently reading the 'Kitchen Daughter' by Jael McHenry."Suzy Hardie offers a couple recommendations."'Ashley's War' by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon is a riveting nonfiction novel about a team of women on special ops," says Hardie. "This is an inspiring book and it displays the amazing athleticism, intellect and dedication that these women had as they served our great country."She also recommends "Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd."This is a fiction book about belonging and wanting to be loved," says Hardie. "This book is so well-written that you want to want to keep reading to find out what will happen to Lily Owens, the protagonist."Janice Steigerwalt of Andreas recommends a favorite writer."Bill Bryson combines his keen wit with humor. His recent work is titled 'One Summer: America in 1927.' His emphasis is on Lindbergh's transatlantic flight, but also includes important events and people of that time period."