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7 Authors From New Jersey To Celebrate On ‘National Book Lovers Day’

By Lauren Hoffman
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Today (August 9th) is National Book Lovers Day! To celebrate, we’re highlighting 7 authors from our great state of New Jersey.

Now that we’ve brought this unofficial holiday to your attention, you can put down your smartphone and pick up a good book for an hour or even several (perhaps one written by one of the phenomenal authors below).

While there’s a chance you’ll know most or even all of the names below, their combined catalog has a good read for all ages. Over the years, some of these New Jersey authors’ books have even been adapted into films.

Scroll below to check out 7 authors from New Jersey.

  • 1. Alan Brennert

    Alan Brennert was born in Englewood, New Jersey, and has written novels, short stories, teleplays, screenplays, and more.

    Click here to learn more about Alan Brennert.

    Paulette just opened the front door to find this, freshly delivered by UPS! Coming to your neighborhood on January 7, 2020.

    Posted by Alan Brennert on Thursday, December 5, 2019

  • 2. George R.R. Martin

    George R.R. Martin was born in Bayonne, New Jersey. He received a B.S. in Journalism from Northwestern University and became a full-time writer in 1979.

    Martin is the author of the series of novels A Song of Ice and Fire, which was adapted into the HBO series Game of Thrones.

    Click here to learn more about George R.R. Martin.

    Kitties always love a good book ;)

    Posted by George R.R. Martin on Saturday, January 30, 2021

  • 3. Harlan Coben

    Harlan Coben was born in Newark, New Jersey, and still to this day resides in the state to this day with his wife and four children.

    Not only has he won the Edgar Award, Shamus Award, and Anthony Award, Coben is also now the #1 New York Times author of 33 novels.

    Click here to learn more about Harlan Coben.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CdORdUHOQaE/

  • 4. Jennifer Salvato Doktorski

    Jennifer Salvato Doktorski started her writing career as an editorial assistant with the North Jersey Herald & News. She has worked as a ghostwriter and has written for national publications, among many other things.

    Doktorski is well-known for her book, The Summer After You And Me, which is set post Superstorm Sandy at the Jersey Shore.

    Click here to learn more about Jennifer Salvato Doktorski.

  • 5. Judy Blume

    Judy Blume has sold more than 90 million copies of her 29 books throughout her career. She grew up in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and has become a household name for both children and adults.

    Click here to learn more about Judy Blume.

    Check out Judy in the new issue of AARP Magazine.

    Posted by Judy Blume on Wednesday, August 3, 2022

  • 6. Matthew Quick

    Matthew Quick was born in Camden, New Jersey, and is an American writer of adult and young adult fiction. The New York Times bestselling author released his debut novel, The Silver Linings Playbook, in 2008.

    Click here to learn more about Matthew Quick.

  • 7. Peter Benchley

    Peter Benchley will always be known for his bestselling suspense novel Jaws. It became a phenomenon once it was adapted into a Steven Spielberg movie in the 70s and sparked an interest in sharks like never before.

    The author and ocean activist passed away in Princeton, New Jersey back in 2006.

    Click here to learn more about Peter Benchley.

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