If you’re anything like me, you sometimes get a little over-ambitious when it comes to checking out books from the library. You’re browsing the catalog, trying to find a new […]
So many library books, so little time
from the archive
Author: Claire Legrand
Claire works in the Lending Services department, where she helps customers at the check-out desk, shelves books, wrangles the library elves, and is always on the look-out for her next great read. She's also a novelist (five currently published, with six more on the way!). You can find all her books—written for children and teens, but enjoyed by readers of all ages—on the third floor.
Expanding your reading horizons
As 2019 draws to a close, I find myself thinking about my reading goals for next year. When it comes to reading for pleasure, most people (including me) tend to […]
A universe of sci-fi films
If you’ve been to the library at all in the past couple of months, you will have noticed the plethora of space-themed paraphernalia decorating our shelves, particularly on the children’s […]
Slightly sinister summer reads
When you think of books to read in the summer, your mind may first conjure up a breezy, clever romance like The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory or Unhoneymooners by […]
Staff spotlight: Kay Fuger
Here at the Princeton Public Library, we are lucky to have many exceptional employees who work hard to make visiting the library a memorable and joyful experience for every community […]
Embracing the romance genre
I’m a huge sap. I’ve always loved romantic comedies, and often my favorite element of any book is the romance. But for some reason, I had never been interested in reading […]
Books while you wait
To paraphrase the great Jane Austen, it is a truth universally acknowledged that a new release book by a popular author — or a book that has received rave reviews […]
Seven books that are perfect fall reads
Autumn is my favorite time of year. The brisk, snapping air, the marigold crunch of leaves underfoot, cozy nights under cozy blankets — what’s not to love? One of my […]
A kind book for an anxious world
Once in a blue moon, I read a book so incredible that I can’t stop talking about it. I have to recommend it constantly–at book festivals when I speak on […]
Quiet reads for unquiet brains
Recently, my life has been rather chaotic. I’ve been preparing for the release of my sixth novel, “Furyborn” (out May 22). It’s the first installment in a young adult epic […]
Staff spotlight: Erica Messmer
I’m lucky to work at the library for many reasons, and one of those is that my employment here introduced me to my dear friend and colleague, Erica Messmer. I’m sure our […]
Staff spotlight: Ken Richardson
If you’re a regular customer here at the Princeton Public Library, you’ve no doubt been helped by the wonderful Ken Richardson at the first-floor checkout desk. Ken is patient, thorough, […]
Space: the final frontier
In addition to being part of the Princeton Public Library staff, I also write novels for children and teens. (You can find all of my books on the third floor, […]
Teen books for adults and adult books for teens
What is a crossover book? In the publishing industry, a crossover book is one marketed toward either young adult (YA) readers or adult readers, but frequently read and enjoyed by both […]
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