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08/05/2026

What do food, politics, and the American Revolution have in common? 🇺🇸🍽️
In the latest Books We Read interview, we discuss Becky Libourel Diamond’s new book, City Tavern: The Founding Table, and how Philadelphia’s famous City Tavern served as much more than a place to eat and drink. It was where the Founding Fathers debated ideas, forged alliances, celebrated victories, and helped shape a new nation—all around the dining table.
The interview also explores the research behind the book, fascinating discoveries from the archives, and how food offers a unique window into history.
Read the full interview here: https://sites.rutgers.edu/books-we-read/becky-diamond-city-tavern/

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07/15/2026

🗽✨ Step into Prohibition-era Manhattan, where jazz, speakeasies, and mystery collide.
’s latest Books We Read post explores ’s Murder in Manhattan and the rich historical setting behind its captivating mystery. If you enjoy historical fiction, crime novels, or stories that bring the past to life, this one is worth adding to your reading list.
Have you read a mystery set in another time period that you’d recommend? Share your favorites in the comments! 📚
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06/24/2026

📚✈️ A library can be so much more than a place to borrow books—it can be a refuge, a connection to home, and a gateway to understanding a new culture.
Whether you’re traveling, studying abroad, or starting over in an unfamiliar place, libraries offer welcoming spaces where stories transcend borders and communities come together. 🌍❤️
In this post by Becky Diamond, author, discover how libraries in a foreign land provide comfort, curiosity, and a sense of belonging—one book at a time.
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https://sites.rutgers.edu/books-we-read/libraries-in-a-foreign-land/

05/27/2026

Books are a kind of magic — not because they help us escape reality, but because they help us see it differently. ✨📚
Sometimes the right reference, story, or passage arrives exactly when we need it most. A reminder that libraries hold more than information; they hold connection, curiosity, and a little everyday magic.
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05/20/2026

History matters in addiction science! ’s latest post dives into Seeing Addiction: A Personal Memoir, a fascinating intellectual and personal journey by one of the most influential addiction researchers, Griffith Edwards (edited by his longtime collaborator Thomas F. Babor). 🧠💡
Completed shortly before his passing in 2012, this memoir stands as Edwards’ final message to the field. He reminds us that addiction isn’t just a biomedical diagnosis—it’s deeply shaped by daily realities, care inequities, and social conditions. 🌍🌱
By looking back at the interdisciplinary roots of addiction studies, we can better understand today’s policy debates, train new scientists, and shape forward-thinking research. 🧬🔍
👉 Head to the link in our bio to read the full piece on the Books We Read blog and discover why understanding where we came from is key to where we are going!
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05/15/2026

In New Jersey, Bruce Springsteen isn’t just a musician—he’s a language, a feeling, a shared story. From Born to Run to the roar of a live show, his music has always given voice to hope, struggle, and the restless pursuit of the American Dream.
What makes “the Boss” unforgettable isn’t just the songs—it’s the fans. Long before the internet, they built communities, traded stories, and followed the music wherever it led. Decades later, that devotion still runs deep.
Because being a Springsteen fan isn’t passive—it’s personal. 🎸
Read the last Books We Read post in our Springsteen series by Rutgers Music Librarian Bret McCandless!
https://sites.rutgers.edu/books-we-read/bruce-springsteen-fan-devotion/

05/13/2026

Stressed and need a quick distraction in difficult times? Read the third in our Bruce Springsteen series written by music librarian Bret McCandless, browse the books listed, or stop by at the Springsteen display at Douglass Library.

https://sites.rutgers.edu/books-we-read/bruce-springsteen-fan-devotion/

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Rutgers Libraries celebrated the 50th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen's Born to Run with a small exhibit showcasing related library items.

04/29/2026

There’s something special about growing up in New Jersey—the shore days, neighborhood memories, and stories that stay with you long after. 💙
This reflection on “Jersey Girl” nostalgia by captures how place shapes identity, blending personal memory with the shared culture of the Garden State. From familiar settings to lasting impressions, it’s a reminder that home is never just a place—it’s a feeling.
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04/22/2026

Reading Bruce Springsteen isn’t just about music—it’s about stories, identity, and the soul of working-class America. 🎸📚
From lyrics that echo literature to books that deepen our understanding of “The Boss,” Reading Springsteen reminds us how music and reading intersect in powerful ways.
In ’s latest Books We Read post, learn why exploring Springsteen becomes a journey through culture, history, and storytelling—proving that reading can connect us to the rhythms of everyday life.

04/08/2026

📬 Secrets, sacrifice, and the power of words—The Berlin Letters takes us deep into Cold War–era Germany, where coded messages become lifelines across a divided world.
As Luisa uncovers her father’s hidden past, she’s drawn into a story of courage, identity, and the risks we take for truth and family. Set against the backdrop of the Berlin Wall, this novel reminds us how history lives on in the letters we leave behind.
✨ What would you risk to uncover the truth?
Read more in this latest post by Judit Hajnal Ward

https://sites.rutgers.edu/books-we-read/

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