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Fall Staff Picks 2022
Family Drama
Because family drama might be timeless, but the best season for it (and apples) is Fall!
Thriller
Because as the days get continue to get shorter and the dark grows so does the need for a good thriller!
Young Adult
Because young adult books are excellent reads and it's never too late to FALL for a new book genre!
Historical Fiction
Because reading a great historical novel while drinking a pumpkin spiced beverage and watching the leaves fall is the best feeling!
Mystery
Because nothing says Fall like a book that both begins and ends on All Soul's Day and is filled with mystery!
Horror
Because we would be remiss if we didn't recommend a horror novel in time for Halloween!
Summer Staff Picks 2022
Memoir
Because Summer vacations involve travel and travel calls for a great audiobook!
Magical Realism
Because any vacation to Italian should feel like it has a hint of magic to it!
Contemporary
Because it had us at Cape Cod but also gave us intrigue, secrets, and friendship to make it the ideal Summer read!
Romance
Because nothing starts Summer off better than a good romance between authors (according to librarians).
Adventure
Because sometimes the greatest Summer adventure is best read about while lounging by the side of the pool!
Women's Fiction
Because nothing says Summer to a New Jerseyan like the word "boardwalk" (although this particular one is in California).
Spring Staff Picks 2022
Thriller
Because cherry blossoms aren't the only thrill in Washington DC this Spring!
Contemporary
Because being meta in any season is fun: A book about reading lists featured on a reading list!
Contemporary
Because reading and drinking (blush) wine in an Adirondack chair seems like a very Spring appropriate activity!
Romance
Because April showers bring May flowers and May flowers all have their own meanings!
Nonfiction
Because Spring is all about new beginnings, new attitudes and new badasses!
Fantasy
Because Father's Day is technically in Spring and Anansi takes Dad Jokes to a whole other level!
Winter Staff Picks 2022
Thriller
Because a romantic weekend away is still possible in the winter, just make sure to check the weather forecast... and the guest list.
Contemporary
Because family bonds are best explored while wrapped in a cozy blanket, drinking hot chocolate.
Mystery
Because a (possible) murder on the snow-covered streets of London is not only a good way to start a mystery but also a good way to start a series!
Thriller
Because silent snowfalls and silent patients can hide an amazing amount of secrets!
Non Fiction
Because whether you are dressing it up for the cold weather or taking it to the gym (hi New Year's resolutions), the human body is a fascinating thing!
Horror
Because nothing says "Heeerrreee's Winter!" like being snowed in at a secluded hotel in Colorado!
Fall Staff Picks 2021
Thriller
Because you can still go away for a thrilling destination weekend in the fall!
Ghost Story
Because sweater-weather and vengeful ghosts go hand in hand, right?
Mystery
Because who wouldn't want to solve the mystery of why a stranger wrote you into their will?
Thriller
Because doubling down on thrillers, inheritances, and murder is never a bad idea (fictionally speaking)!
Graphic Novel
Because isn't everyone's favorite thing monsters (at least during Halloween)!?
Horror
Because nothing says fall like an adult Scooby Gang tangling with some real Lovecraftian nightmares!
Summer Staff Picks 2021
Contemporary
Because nothing says summer like a classic beach read!
Classic
Because going to Brighton is still a valid vacation destination 200+ years later!
True Crime
Because it's best to read about actual murder when you are on a crowded sunny beach!
Historical
Because vacation allows you to visit different places but books allow you to visit different eras!
Fantasy
Because we encourage reading about libraries in every season!
Mystery
Because travelling in style is a big part of vacation (although we hope murder isn't)!
