Writers We Meet
Many authors are thought of as introverts. Think J.D. Salinger and his reclusive nature after the huge success of The Catcher in the Rye; Emily Dickinson, who rarely left her … Read More
RecRead
Stressbusters: Books for the End of the Semester
As a graduate student, I can’t stand even looking at a nonfiction book during the semester, so the phrase “Books for stress relief” might seem like a bit of a … Read More
Summer Reading: Food Books
Summer is here! I always seem to read more in the summer – the longer days and warmer temps give me the opportunity to read outside after dinner, which I … Read More
Myron Bolitar: your favorite Jersey boy you might not know yet
Featured in an article “Here’s What Rutgers Librarians Are Reading for Fun This Summer” published in Rutgers Today, Harlan Coben’s Think Twice was on my list. The return of Myron … Read More
Long Walks with Books
Many years ago, my husband recommended Bill Bryson’s delightful A Walk in the Woods, Bryson’s detailed account of hiking the Appalachian trail (with his friend Stephen Katz). It was my … Read More
Hope: How three dogs taught me the meaning of life
As nearly half a million followers keep their fingers crossed or pray for little Alba on X (formerly Twitter), Niall Harbison’s list of followers keeps growing on all platforms. On … Read More
More Audiobook Musings
I recently wrote about Brooke Shields’ latest book (Brooke Shields is not Allowed to Get Old) and how much of it resonated with me as someone going through many of … Read More
AA & Philly: A gripping legal thriller with a powerful message
Staff Picks: The Truth About the Devlins by Lisa Scottoline After a 5-month-long waiting list on my local library’s audiobooks app, I couldn’t have been more excited to start listening … Read More
Holidays, dogs, and Rutgers -a Mystery by David Rosenfelt
Are you one of those readers who can’t wait to get ahold of the latest book by their favorite authors? Do you like reading books for comfort? If you think … Read More
Mid-Year Book Freakout Tag, Part 2
This post is a continuation of my Mid-Year Freakout Book Tag (Part 1), where I share my reading highlights of the year so far. Favorite new author (debut or new … Read More