Jersey Collective Reads
Our literary series that features work set in or about New Jersey.
ON DECK:
We’re currently on a break but stay tuned for more books soon! Scroll to watch/listen to previous events.
Jersey Collective Reads promotes homegrown books and authors. The books we feature are a mix of fiction and non-fiction, new releases and backlist titles, on a variety of subjects, from presses big and small, and we host virtual events with the authors.
You won’t have to read the books ahead of time to enjoy the events (but of course you’re encouraged to)! We host Zoom-based events to keep it accessible to all, no matter where you’re based. We will also host some in-person casual meetups and outings that pair nicely with book selections throughout the year, so you can connect with other New Jersey booklovers in person.
Browse previous Jersey Collective Reads selections here.
Check out our lists of New Jersey books; non-fiction and fiction.
Use #jerseycollectivereads if you share any photos or videos of our picks on Instagram!
Team Members
Courtney Preiss, an Asbury Park-based writer and creative director. Her debut novel WELCOME HOME, CAROLINE KLINE is about baseball and recovery on the Jersey Shore, and was published in APril 2024 by Putnam/Penguin Random House next year. You can find her on Twitter + Instagram @cocogolightly.
Kerri Sullivan, founder of Jersey Collective as well as editor of New Jersey Fan Club (Rutgers University Press 2022) and public librarian by day.