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Our Favorite Reads of 2022 Created by SCLSNJ Staff We work in a library so naturally we love books. Here are our staff favorite books read (re-read or newly discovered) in 2022: A favorite of more than one staff member: “A City Beautiful” by Aden Polydoros “Heartstopper, Volume 1” by Alice Oseman “The Seven ... read more about Our Favorite Reads of 2022
“Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone” by Benjamin Stevenson Review by Yvonne Selander, collection development librarian Ernest “Ern” Cunningham thinks the family reunion is a bad idea. The location is nice. A ski resort a few hours away from his Australian home but the timing isn’t great. Sure, it’ll be nice to see ... read more about “Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone” by Benjamin Stevenson
February LibraryReads List Borrowed by Yvonne Selander, collection development librarian The Top 10 books published this month that library staff across the country love! Top Pick: “The Writing Retreat” by Julia Bartz “The Crane Husband” by Kelly Barnhill “A Day of Fallen Night” by Samantha Shannon “For Her Consideration” by Amy Spalding “The House ... read more about February LibraryReads List
“The Writing Retreat” by Julia Bartz Review by Yvonne Selander, collection development librarian Alex has always dreamed of being a novelist. When the opportunity to participate in a monthlong, all-female writing retreat at Roza Vallo’s estate in the Adirondacks is practically dropped in her lap she doesn’t hesitate to accept the offer. Vallo is ... read more about “The Writing Retreat” by Julia Bartz
February 1 Is National Girls & Women in Sports Day Created by Bob Helmbrecht, collection development librarian February 1 is National Girls & Women in Sports Day. The day was first officially declared in 1987 by President Ronald Reagan as National Women in Sports Day to recognize the history of women's athletics. It has ... read more about February 1 Is National Girls & Women in Sports Day
