In the spirit of Valentine's Day, let me recommend Jennifer Crusie, who, as I’ve probably mentioned, is my go-to for contemporary romance writing. I have trouble choosing a favorite novel, but Bet Me, The Cinderella Deal, and Faking It are in the top three. Part of the fun for me is that Crusie grew up in Wapakoneta, attended Wright State and Ohio State, and taught in Beavercreek. She alludes to places I know—Yellow Springs and German Village and Victorian Village in Columbus. For snappy dialogues and great one-liners, Jenny is superb. For example, “[H]e couldn’t see Mark as the brains of a drug ring. Actually, he couldn’t see Mark as the brains of a Jello ring.” From Charlie All Night. If you need something light-hearted, with a definite happy ending (and usually a dog in the plot somewhere), pick up a Crusie novel. Oh, and she's collaborated with Bob Mayer on several books if you want more action and murderous plots. (Bob brings his experience as a Green Beret to his writing.)
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What I’m ReadingI began working in libraries as a seventh grader, courtesy of scoliosis. My orthopedic surgeon wrote me a pass to miss gym class, so I began working in the school library to feed my love of reading. Even after my surgery to correct the curvature, I kept getting out of gym to work in my high school library and then in my college library (for pay, at last!).
So began my eventual career as a college reference librarian—after a detour into teaching high school English. Later I worked for an educational publisher before going back to libraries.
I have a reading and writing life now. I devour both fiction and nonfiction, and will tell you about some of my favorite reads, both old friends and new discoveries.
Here's some library-themed music to get you in the mood.
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