The Art of the Read-Alike
Because of my years of experience running book clubs, I have somewhat of a reputation. My friends and family jokingly call me a walking encyclopedia of books––a side effect of … Read More
Julie Rossano
Coming Up: Graphic Design Workshop
Join us for a fun stressbuster event on Friday, April 23, 2 pm. Registration is open for our workshop Graphic Design is my Passion: The Sequel! Register Now! You may … Read More
Reflection: International Youth Literature Collection
On International Children’s Book Day, I attended a virtual event showcasing Alexander Library’s International Youth Literature Collection. The event was introduced by Dr. Marc Aronson, an Associate Professor in the … Read More
Graphic Design Workshop – The Sequel
The Books We Read team is pleased to announce our upcoming stressbuster Graphic Design is my Passion! The Sequel. The event will be held on April 23 at 2:00 PM. … Read More
Spring Break Responsibly: World Tour
A much-needed spring break is coming up. I’m one of those people who dreams of traveling. But right now, traveling is dangerous and highly discouraged. Reading books helps scratch that … Read More
Staff Picks: Hurricane Season
Last semester, I was tasked with finding a short story for Tales We Read, the Fall 2020 semester recreational reading program at Rutgers – New Brunswick. I quickly realized I … Read More
Books for a Desert Island: Julie’s Pick
Usually, when I tell someone that I love to read, I can anticipate (and dread) their next question: “What’s your favorite book?” I have read many books at many ages, … Read More
Banned Books Week 2020: Banned Bestsellers
This semester, I just so happen to be taking a course dedicated to young adult (YA) literature taught by Banned Books Week read-in speaker Dr. Aronson. In our class, we … Read More