SCLSNJ Recommended Reads – Somerset County Library System of New Jersey

“Run Time” by Catherine Ryan Howard

“Run Time” by Catherine Ryan Howard Review by Yvonne Selander, collection development librarian Adele was a successful television drama (okay, soap) actress but made some disastrous decisions and was caught up in a hushed up thing and frankly fled to Los Angeles to attempt to break back into the business. But it’s not going ... read more about “Run Time” by Catherine Ryan Howard

By SCLSNJ Staff|2022-09-23T11:01:42-04:00September 26th, 2022|SCLSNJ Recommended Reads|

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Latinx Fiction

Latinx Fiction Borrowed by Yvonne Selander, collection development librarian The librarians over at Ingram (one of SCLSNJ‘s print materials vendors) do such a great job curating lists I figured I should share them with you. Here are new books, published in the past twelve months, featuring Latinx characters highlighted by Ingram. “After Hours on ... read more about Latinx Fiction

By SCLSNJ Staff|2022-09-21T11:37:38-04:00September 23rd, 2022|SCLSNJ Recommended Reads|

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Most Anticipated Teen Titles for Fall

Most Anticipated Teen Titles for Fall Created by Laura Frantz, collection development librarian Fall is here so get ready for this season’s crop of familiar faces, fan favorites, to-be trending, and just really exciting books coming to our shelves. Here are some of the teen titles I can’t wait to get my hands on ... read more about Most Anticipated Teen Titles for Fall

By SCLSNJ Staff|2022-09-20T14:33:29-04:00September 22nd, 2022|SCLSNJ Recommended Reads|

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“Outside” by Ragnar Jónasson

“Outside” by Ragnar Jónasson Review by Yvonne Selander, collection development librarian Four friends set off to hunt ptarmigan in the Icelandic highlands when an unexpected blizzard engulfs them. Thankfully, one of the friends is an experienced guide and knows where a shelter is nearby. But when they finally manage to get inside, breaking into ... read more about “Outside” by Ragnar Jónasson

By SCLSNJ Staff|2022-09-20T11:55:20-04:00September 21st, 2022|SCLSNJ Recommended Reads|

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2022 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature – Longlist Announcement

2022 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature - Longlist Announcement Borrowed by Linda Tripp, collection development librarian The National Book Foundation recently revealed the longlist for the 2022 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature. Some 296 books were submitted for the award, and 10 titles were selected as contenders. This list will ... read more about 2022 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature – Longlist Announcement

By SCLSNJ Staff|2022-09-15T13:43:08-04:00September 20th, 2022|SCLSNJ Recommended Reads|

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