We asked several local authors for some summer reading ideas, either well loved books or titles they’re excited to dive into. Here’s what on their lists:

Nichole Bernier recommends “The Light Between Oceans” by M.L. Stedman, “The Engagements” by J. Courtney Sullivan, and “Cutting for Stone” by Abraham Verghese.

David Fleming recommends “Twerp” by Mark Goldblatt, “Doll Bones” by Holly Black,

and “Stardust” by Neil Gaiman.

Marjan Kamali recommends “The View from Penthouse B” by Elinor Lipman, “Cascade” by Maryanne O’Hara, and “The First Rule of Swimming” by Courtney Angela Brkic.

Ben Coes recommends “Damn Few” by Rorke Denver, “The Right Hand” by Derek Haas,

and “Anna Karenina” by Leo Tolstoy. Full story for BostonGlobe.com subscribers.

Lisa Kocian can be reached at lkocian@globe.com. Follow her on Twitter @GlobeLisaKocian.

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