Studies show pulp paper has a SPF of 25. And a few, albeit nerdy sociologists believe the little black ink spots left by books on fingers and cheeks have been interpreted by a few, albeit stupid college coeds as mating signals. Keeping all the restraints and distractions of the typical California summer in mind, here is a non-exhaustive list of books which were recommended by CSUB faculty and by me.
Professorial comments are in quotation marks.
All other remarks I acknowledge as my own. You feel smarter without having to work too hard. Twelve year old Anakin Skywalker and his new Jedi master Obi Wan Kenobi are sent by the Jedi Council on an adventure to the mysterious planet of Zonama Sekot. As is par for the course in most science fiction stories, a lot of metaphysical, metaphorical beingness crap overshadows the more interesting battle scenes. There's no big light saber duel in this book, which is a pity.