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Tonya Briggs
Manager, Public Library Collection Development
Loves to read: Historical fiction, mystery, thrillers, romance, literary criticism, literary fiction, classics, women’s fiction, creative nonfiction and nonfiction (history, autobiography and sociology)
Rachel Kray
Manager, International Collection Development
Loves to read: Literary fiction, true crime, anything and everything related to punk music, dystopian fiction, psychological thrillers, bildungsroman, sci-fi and the occasional cozy cat mystery.
Maria Fesz
Team Lead, Public Library Collection Development
Loves to read: A little bit of everything…Fantasy, Sci-Fi, romance, graphic novels, narrative nonfiction, and YA. If it’s weird, I’m in.
Cindy Orr
Digital Collection Advisor
Loves to read: Narrative nonfiction, history, mysteries, historical fiction, science fiction, fantasy, just about anything with good reviews.
Kristin Roccaforte
Digital Content Librarian III
Loves to read: Keeps it eclectic, but I usually reach for horror, fantasy, mysteries (cozies are my happy place), graphic novels, and middle grade fiction. If there is a witch, spooky woods, or a haunted house I will read it.
Meghan Volchko
Digital Content Librarian III
Loves to read: Romance, essays, thrillers, narrative nonfiction, a bit of lit fic, picture books with my daughter, and rereading favorite books that have become friends.
Liz Tousey
Digital Content Librarian III
Loves to read: J/YA, literary fiction, pop nonfiction, fantasy, sci-fi, steampunk, romance… I’ll pretty much read anything with a good review from a trusted source.
Jane Whitehurst
Digital Content Librarian II
Loves to read: Literary fiction, humor, memoir, narrative nonfiction, and occasionally YA.
Lynn Bycko
Digital Content Librarian I
Loves to read: History, Dystopian Fiction, Supernatural, Contemporary Topics, Cultural Heritage, Homesteading, Thrillers.
Erin Kane
Digital Content Librarian I
Loves to read: Crime Fiction, Gothic Horror, Magical Realism, Thrillers, and non-fiction. If I hear about a cool new title on a favorite podcast, I will probably add it to my TBR.
Claire Weibel
Digital Content Librarian I
Loves to read: An eclectic mix for every mood. All types of mysteries from cozies to classic crime fiction, thrillers, horror, literary fiction, magical realism, narrative nonfiction, and magical YA.
Kieran Hickey
Digital Content Librarian I
Loves to read: Romance, nonfiction, historical fiction, fantasy, and horror – especially queer literature in all those categories!
Kenny Cruse
Digital Content Librarian I
Loves to read: Comics, fantasy, science fiction, science-y nonfiction, folklore, mythology, and roleplaying books.
Marisa Arancibia
Digital Content Librarian I
Loves to read: Mysteries and thrillers, cozy fantasy, romance, YA graphic novels, sci-fi/dystopia (hold the love triangles), contemporary fiction, and Own Voices—especially from LGBTQIA+ and Hispanic authors.
Shelia Mawdsley
Digital Content Librarian
Loves to read: Literature in translation, classics, fantasy, history, and racy romances. Throw in some literary fiction and the occasional mystery and that mostly covers it.
Tori Casper
Digital Content Librarian
Loves to read: Fiction with a strong setting, especially with nature. Often contemporary fiction, mystery/thrillers, and romance. Also, nonfiction about nature and wildlife.
Alicia Adams
Digital Content Librarian
Loves to read: Thrillers, mysteries, contemporary fiction, speculative fiction, graphic novels, tween fiction, humorous nonfiction, and occasionally horror.
Sarah Filiberto
Digital Content Librarian
Loves to read: A mix of everything. I always reach for YA, sci-fi and fantasy, graphic novels, memoirs, and popular nonfiction. Slowly working my way into contemporary romance. If it sounds interesting, I’ll give it a shot.