National Photography Month – Photogenic Places
National Photography Month – Photogenic Places Created by SCLSNJ Staff May is National Photography Month so we’re highlighting items from the collection while showing off our skills. I'm going to combine a little bit ... read more about National Photography Month – Photogenic Places
Bees Are Buzzing
Bees Are Buzzing Created by Amy Atzert, collection development librarian World Bee Day happens each year on May 20. It is a good time to learn about these amazing creatures and acknowledge their important ... read more about Bees Are Buzzing
For Kids and Their Grown-Ups: Author Spotlight: Hena Khan
For Kids and Their Grown-Ups: Author Spotlight: Hena Khan Created by Laura Frantz, collection development librarian Author Hena Khan expands her middle grade universe with “Zara's Rules for Record-Breaking Fun.” The book focuses on ... read more about For Kids and Their Grown-Ups: Author Spotlight: Hena Khan
“The Measure” by Nikki Erlick
“The Measure” by Nikki Erlick Review by Seana Zimmer, adult services library assistant at the Hillsborough branch A mysterious wooden box appears on every adult’s doorstep around the world. Would you open yours? The ... read more about “The Measure” by Nikki Erlick
Actor Spotlight: James Hong
Actor Spotlight: James Hong Created by Laura Frantz, collection development librarian You might not recognize his name, but you definitely know his face. Veteran character actor, James Hong, is the latest celebrity to be ... read more about Actor Spotlight: James Hong
“Reminiscence”
“Reminiscence” Review by Jennifer McClear, adult services library assistant at the Peapack-Gladstone branch “You’re going on a journey. A journey through memory. Your destination? A place and time you’ve been before. To reach it, ... read more about “Reminiscence”
Here are some helpful links for finding your next great read. Next time you’re in the library stop by the Reference Desk and talk to our expert staff about what you like (and don’t like!) to read. We’ll be able to offer up suggestions and send you home with books to read right away!
- Library Reads
- Books librarians across the country recommend and love.
- LibraryAware Newsletters
- Receive an email newsletter containing an annotated list of new books and suggested titles. Simply sign up for e-mail delivery of as many newsletters as you want…it’s FREE!
- Best Seller Lists
- New York Times
- Publisher’s Weekly
- Indiebound
- BookPage
- Book reviews and author interviews.
- This resource is also freely available in print at many of our branches but if you miss it, or misplace your copy, all the information is free online.
- NoveList
- Find a book to match your mood, browse lists, and find author and title read-alikes.
- What’s Next: Books in Series
- Really quick and simple way to search by author, series name, or the title of a book in a series to see what comes next or what you may have missed.