SCLSNJ Recommended Reads

Happiness for Humans by P.Z. Reizin Aiden and Jen have a great working relationship. She gets paid to talk to Aiden all day about any topic that pops into her head and Aiden gets to learn the art of conversation. It’s the perfect  job for both of them. But when Jen is dumped by ... read more about Happiness for Humans by P.Z. Reizin

3 Kings: Diddy, Dr. Dre, Jay-Z and Hip Hop’s Multibillion-Dollar Rise by Zack O’Malley Greenburg Reviewed by Laura, Collection Development Librarian An intriguing look at the the rise of three music superstars who have become wildly successful entrepreneurs. Greenburg, a Forbes editor, examines the growth of hip hop and its influence on fashion, drink, ... read more about 3 Kings: Diddy, Dr. Dre, Jay-Z and Hip Hop’s Multibillion-Dollar Rise by Zack O’Malley Greenburg

The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women by Kate Moore When radium was first discovered it was thought to be the miracle element. There seemed to be no end to the things it could do: glow in the dark, shrink cancerous tumors and create jobs for hundreds. It was used in ... read more about The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women by Kate Moore

The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family From a Lifetime of Clutter by Margareta Magnusson Reviewed by Laura, Collection Development Librarian A counterpart to Marie Kondo’s Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up and Spark Joy, Magnusson provides keen observations about shedding a lifetime accumulation of stuff. She shares ... read more about The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family From a Lifetime of Clutter by Margareta Magnusson

Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney My name is Amber Reynolds. There are three things you should know about me: I’m in a coma. My husband doesn’t love me anymore. Sometimes I lie. This is how the book starts -- how can you not help but be drawn in? Amber is in a coma ... read more about Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney