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ARLENE       see my book picks

Born and raised in Wyckoff, New Jersey, I still consider myself a "Jersey Girl", even though I have not lived in the state for 25 years! I moved to Woodstock, IL in 1997 with my husband Keith and our three children and we are thrilled to call Woodstock home. I love to read and one of my favorite pastimes has been visiting bookstores. I feel truly blessed to have brought Read Between the Lynes to the Woodstock Square to share my love of literature with the community.

      KEITH

Born in Phoenix, Arizona and raised in Southern Michigan. I enjoy the four seasons and snow at Christmas time. I enjoy fishing and reading in a hammock on summer days. Management Consultant by trade, I look forward to the many nuances of a community bookstore.

KAITLYN       see my book picks

I am currently attending Penn State University, double majoring in International Politics and German with a minor in Peace and Conflict Studies. I enjoy watching and playing any sort of sports, and spending time with coffee and a good book. I’ve been working at the bookstore since I was fifteen, and most enjoy authors ranging from Jane Austen, to Lisa See, to Elliot Perlman.

 

CHELSEA

I just graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology and, while looking for a job in research, I am working at the bookstore. Since the last four years have required pretty heavy and technical reading I have been enjoying getting wrapped up in the imaginative world of fiction. I my favorite novels are humorous stories with characters so real by the end of the book you feel like you know them. I am also a fan of historical fiction and anything that has to do with India or elephants.


JOSH
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A Native of the streets of Woodstock, I live, breathe, eat, and sleep the Woodstock Square.  I’ve been hard at work on a few different writing projects, a manuscript that I hope to have published by the end of the year, a sitcom, and a feature length comedy film that I plan on filming this summer.  When I’m not working or writing, I’m a movie geek and a karaoke junkie.  I’ll read just about anything but I love pulp novels and noir fiction.


 see my book picks       LESLIE

Retired from teaching seventh graders and unable to sit still, Leslie has found the perfect part-time endeavor...part of the team at Read Between the Lynes.  She enjoys daily contact with customers and the opportunity to read any of the numerous titles carried in the bookstore!  Leslie has just completed James Frey's, "A Million Little Pieces" and is currently reading the "Mercy of Thin Air" by Dominque Ronlyn.  Leslie lives in Woodstock with her husband, Larry and dog, Max.


DEBBRA
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Born and raised in Illinois, I am an avid reader and enjoy making greeting cards.  I live in Woodstock with my husband, David.  I have 2 adult children who live in wonderful states (Colorado and Massachusetts) to visit.

 

 

see my book picks      CHEL-C

An avid reader and writer, working at Read Between the Lynes was the perfect opportunity for me. I love anything by Oscar Wilde and my favorite books include "Life of Pi" by: Yann Martel and "Extremly Loud and Incredibly Close" by: Jonathan Safran Foer. I currently am majoring in journalism at DePaul University in Chicago and loving every second of it. My favorite parts about working at the bookstore are getting to read and learn about a large variety of books, hearing about new and favorite books from our loyal clientel, and working with the wonderful, dedicated staff.


CAMDEN
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I grew up in Naperville, IL. I currently live in Wonder Lake with my boyfriend, Brian, and our children, Andrew, Cici, Zakk, and Skylar. I have worked for the Woodstock school district for six wonderful years. I love to read any genre book, and I'm currently working on writing my own children's books.