Jersey Girl Nostalgia
Growing up in the 1980s, my preferred music choices ran the gamut across many genres, including pop, rock, new wave and even disco. But as a Jersey Girl, there is … Read More
Stressbusters
Self-Respect and Hope: Reading Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen, one of the greatest rock musicians of our time, has long earned his place among the greatest songwriters in modern history. Countless articles, essays, and works of literary … Read More
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
Humor in the Archives
Too hot outside this summer? Go find a job in the archives! Schedule time with some old documents in a climate-controlled environment of 64ºF and 35% humidity, as I did … Read More
Conmen and Vagabonds: Caper Stories through Centuries
Is there honor among thieves? Inspired by our last post on Crook Manifesto, Colson Whitehead’s Harlem-set work of fiction, which appeals to all readers of caper stories, let’s take a … Read More
Stressbusters 2023: Chamber Music at Douglass
As the deadlines approach, you may be feeling some stress. Come by Douglass this week for some pop-up concerts to take the edge off! There are two events: On Thursday, … Read More
Books We Write: Plum Pudding
For many Americans, cookies, cakes and pies are the desserts most often associated with Christmas. But if we traveled back in time to the Victorian era, it was plum pudding … Read More
Drawing Rutgers: Creativity and Play as Stressbusters
Q&A with Art Librarian Megan Lotts The New Brunswick Campus, As Seen by the Art Librarian is the latest addition to the Books We Read (BWR) Gallery. Previous projects by … Read More
Stephen King’s Scary Short Stories
As I’ve written about previously, short stories are quite different in breadth and depth than a novel. Like a snapshot in a photo album or a scene in a play, … Read More
Stressbusters 2022: Sketching New Brunswick
Finals coming? Stressed out? Try grabbing a pencil as your next distraction tool. You can’t draw? Oh well, these are actually sketches, meant to give you a short mental break … Read More