Kristi Church

Gayle Shanks

If you have time to relax this summer, Gayle Shanks has some great summer reading recommendations — and no, she isn’t all about those mindless beach reads.

Shanks is the co-founder of Changing Hands Bookstore, and she’s not looking for an escape — she’s looking for great writing, something that teaches her about her world, even if it’s through fiction.

The Show spoke with her to learn what books provide that summer satisfaction.

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