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WELLNESS: Bramley down to final tests of challenge

Delany Dunn Bramley (below) of Port Coquitlam is down to the final days of the Kin's Green Fighters Challenge and expects to wrap up the health and fitness contest with a battery of tests.

A GOOD READ: Teens, race to read these books

W hen required reading stops, reading for fun begins. Here are a few books for teens to get lost in this summer: Eleanor and Park by Rowell Rainbow (2013): Eleanor isn't the type of girl who would fall in love on a school bus - but she does.

BOOKS PLUS: A club for middle schoolers, digital mags, special stories at Tri-City libraries

Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities' three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.

WELLNESS: Sun's rays can burn even on cloudy days

The Lower Mainland may not be the sunniest place on earth but the sun's rays can still cause harm, especially during the summer months, when the days are longer and people spend more time outdoors.

MINTER: Lilies enjoy a renewed popularity

I n the heat of summer (should we be so lucky), we normally would be looking to add a little extra punch to our gardens and there is one family of plants that has so much to offer but really doesn't get the attention it deserves.

A GOOD READ: Books make armchair travelling possible

W here shall we go today? For me, there is nothing to rival a quick trip around the world and back through the eyes of a good travel writer.

GOLDS: Migratory birds often return to previous year's nesting spot

F or people who enjoy watching birds, there is no better season than right now.

BOOKS PLUS: Wondering what to do this summer? Join a book club

COQUITLAM Calling all children 14 and older. The Summer Reading Club is kicking off at the Coquitlam Public Library and is a great way to discover books and have fun reading over the warm months.

A GOOD READ: There's magic in book series that aren't about Harry & Hogwarts

A lthough the rush of kids reading the Harry Potter series has waned, many parents still ask me what I would recommend for children who loved Harry's adventures and would like to read something similar - not to mention the new crop of eight- to 10-ye

A GOOD READ: From mystery novels to quirky stories, there's plenty to keep page turners busy

I 've been reading a variety of things lately and so I decided to use "No Theme" as my theme. I hope you find one (or more) of the following titles interesting: Where'd You Go Bernadette? by Maria Semple is a quirky and fun tale.