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Looking for a good read? Just ask a book lover. We did.

Adults, teens and children enrolled in the Springfield-Greene County Library’s Summer Reading Program are posting reviews of books they’re reading through the online registration site. (You can participate at thelibrary.org/buildabetterworld.)

Here’s what the summer readers are saying:

For adults

“Mr. Mercedes” by Stephen King, mom2hmmx3 wrote: “I loved this book. It was perfectly creepy. It had me hooked from the beginning.”

“What Your Doctor Won’t Tell You About Getting Older” by Mark Lachs, M.D. VirginiaMarshyBKM says: Candid, compassionate, and inspiring. A handbook about gaining control as we grow older — not surrendering decision-making to others. Full of information and concepts that are valuable to everyone.”

“Final Girls” by Riley Sager. Jcpdiesel21 writes: “Terrifically entertaining; once this got its hooks into me, I didn't want to put it down and blazed through it …”

“Angels Walking” by Karen Kingsbury. cjburt wrote: “This book was very captivating! It was about how the little things in life can add up to big miracles!”

For teens

“Girl Stolen” by April Henry. 21sarahhedges wrote: “This book kept me turning the pages and my eyes glued to the suspense. I really enjoyed engulfing myself into the plot with Cheyenne.”

“Six of Crows” by Leigh Bardugo. Ciscoramon writes: “… I loved the suspense and the action, all the fantasy parts…”

“In the Hall of the Dragon King” by Stephen Lawhead. Huskypup2002 wrote: “… It is an action-packed Christian-based fantasy that is a must-read for any fantasy lover and/or Christian teen…”

Younger readers

MShuffit praises “Skippyjon Jones by Judy Schachner. “… Highly recommend this book as a fantastic read-aloud!”

“(2017) Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson. DayDay writes: “This is a great book for anybody starting or in the middle of middle school/ junior high. It’s funny, relate-able and a good quick read. Especially good for anyone a little unsure of themselves or annoyed they don't fit in…”

“The Very Grumpy Day” by Stella J. Jones. Hcummins writes: “Gave us the opportunity to talk about how being kind to one another is always the best choice.”

Kathleen O’Dell is community relations director of the Springfield-Greene County Library District. She can be reached at kathleeno@thelibrary.org.

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