The Philly Liars Club headed north on the Jersey Turnpike to join Womrath’s Bookstore in celebrating their 60th anniversary serving the Yankee-loving community of Tenafly, New Jersey.
Owners Sheila and Bob Kutik kicked off the day-long party by digging into the mammoth birthday cake Maberry brought up for the gig.
Local author and historian Paul J. Stefanowicz showed up to meet fellow Arcadia author, Keith Strunk.
A 3rd generation Tenafly resident, Paul is assistant borough historian. Along with official borough historian, Alice Renner Rigney, Paul authored TENAFLY, a collection of photographs and compiled anecdotes from Tenafly’s historic archives, as well as current and former residents and their families.
Once the party really got rolling we did what we do best — give away free books. Here Marie Lamba and Keith Strunk laugh while Bob pulls the first winner in the Truth or Lie game.
“I love the way this store is laid out.” explained Marie Lamba. “You have to walk through the stacks when you first come into the store. So you wind up walking past some really great books if you want to get to the big bestsellers.”
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Freezer Burn author Jon McGoran has a laugh with Bailey Jones and Elizabeth, our favorite children’s librarian, while Patient Zero author, Jonathan Maberry takes a time out to conduct a little Indie commerce.
As another all-to-quick Truth Tour party came to an end, we made way for the next round of Womrath’s 60th anniversary celebration, authors DeLaune Michel, David Ebershoff and Lisa Unger, on their way in to sip a little wine, read their stuff, and celebrate yet another amazing independent bookstore.
Thanks again to Sheila and Bob Kutik and the awesome staff of Womrath’s Bookstore for their hospitality and for giving Tenafly book lovers a legacy of literary independence.
We left plenty of signed books behind so please grab one if you’re in the neighborhood.
For more information, check out Womrath’s website.
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- Lafferty
