10% Happier by Dan Harris 
Nightline anchor Dan Harris embarks on an unexpected, hilarious, and deeply skeptical odyssey through the strange worlds of spirituality and self-help, and discovers a way to get happier that is truly achievable.  10% Happier takes listeners on a ride from the outer reaches of neuroscience to the inner sanctum of network news to the bizarre fringes of America's spiritual scene, and leaves them with a takeaway that could actually change their lives.

In the dark days of winter, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of curling up on the couch with a good book.  If you want to double down on this frosty atmosphere, take a look at some of these wintry favorites. 

Greenglass House by Kate Milford

As a winter storm approaches, mysterious guests must unexpectedly take shelter at a nearby inn.  Written for young adults, this story is filled with eccentric characters and fun twists and turns.

Winter at the Door by Sarah Graves

Need a last-minute gift for a book lover in your life? Check out this Holiday Gift Guide, full of great recommendations for readers of all interests!

Purchasing online? Consider supporting local independent bookstores through shops like Bookshop.org.

A Line to Kill by Anthony Horowitz

Bossypants by Tina Fey 

Jane Austen's works have stood the test of time, and writers and filmmakers keep finding new ways to tell her stories. Here is a list of adaptations and extensions of her works.

Love & Friendship by Whit Stillman
An adaptation of a lesser-known Austen novel, it follows the widowed Lady Susan Vernon decides to visit the home of her sister-in-law and attempts to become a matchmaker both for her daughter and herself.

As the leaves change with the season, so do our reading habits.  We find ourselves craving literature that matches the mood and atmosphere of the time of year.  Autumn takes on a more somber feel, one marked by wistfulness that conjures images of leaf-laden ponds and bare trees.  Below are some reading materials that evoke these emotions and puts us right into the fall setting, all of which are available through the East Brunswick Public Library catalog: 

Despite attracting just 21 participants in its first run, National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo for short) has surged in popularity in recent years to become a worldwide event with over 200,000 participants.  Every November, free-form prose and involvement in the program’s active online community are strongly encouraged to help novice writers reach the 50,000 word mark, which is the minimum length of a novel.  The goal is not to have a finished product at the end of the month, but rather to see this challenging endeavor through to its end.  East Brunswick Public Library is here to help wi

While we all have our favorite genres, authors, and series, it’s often nice to take a break from our routine and try something outside the box.  These wonderfully offbeat books are here to help. 

Heist fantasies offer the magic, action and adventure that will keep you turning pages while they also feature characters on the margins of society, grifters and scrappy survivors whose struggles and high-stakes schemes and scrapes propel the narrative. While these fantasies offer characters you will root for, they present the thrill and danger of life lived on a knife’s edge. Here are some examples of standout heist fantasies from our collection: