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The Reading Room

Explore the latest book releases, insightful author profiles, and literary essays that celebrate the enduring power of the written word.

A virtual book series featuring historical fiction novels, connecting readers with past events through compelling storytelling.

The Reading Room

Historical Fiction Novels Featured in Virtual Book Series

For its sixth consecutive year, the Raritan Valley Community College Institute of Holocaust and Genocide Studies is bringing stories of history to life not through textbooks, but through novels like '

Ananya Sharma· May 20· 3 min read

Jesmyn Ward's New Book 'On Witness and Respair' Explores Grief

In her new collection, 'On Witness and Respair,' Jesmyn Ward confronts the devastating loss of her husband in early 2020 to COVID-19, alongside the global pandemic and the murder of George Floyd.

Ananya Sharma· May 18· 2 min

Historical Fiction Novels Featured in Virtual Book Series

Children of Radicals Confront Their Parents' Legacies Today

Emily LaBarge's 'Dog Days' Explores Trauma

The Enduring Appeal of Enemies to Lovers Romance in 2026

Theo Baker's 'How to Rule the World' Explores Elite Power

Jesmyn Ward's New Book 'On Witness and Respair' Explores Grief