Readers everywhere mourn the loss of beloved author Maeve Binchy.   Read the tribute from the Irish Times.

Some summer reading recommendations from the American Library Association's Reading List Council::

"Summertime and the Reading Is Easy: Genre Fiction Summer Reads"

Here's some insight into why the Pulitzer for fiction was not awarded this year.  Michael Cunningham, one of the jurors for selecting the finalists, gives his take on what happened.

"Letter from Pulitzer Fiction Jury: What Really Happened this Year"

Thanks to the Friends of the Ridgefield Library and the Westmoreland Book Club, ten copies of the titles above have been recently added to our Book Club Corner.   These titles can be reserved for book discussions by contacting Interlibrary Loan Coordinator Karen Kazzi at 203-438-2282 x1011 or klkazzi@ridgefieldlibrary.org to inquire about available for specific dates.

Looking for a book to take on vacation?  Check out the "Beach Books" display in the Fiction Room on the second floor of the Library and pick up a copy of our updated "Beach Books with Brains and Bite" booklist. Our librarians are always ready to suggest a reading recommendation based on your interests.