Getting to Know...Bryn Jarusewski, New Oxford Library

*A version of this article was previously published in the March 2022 issue of the Friends of the New Oxford Library's Newsletter.

Bryn Ann Jarusewski is the new branch manager and  librarian at the New Oxford Library. Bryn comes to New Oxford with several years of experience in the library field. She worked within the Cumberland County Library System for six years and served in various roles during that time including Assistant Director.

Since Bryn works at our local library, it is only fitting for her to answer some book-related questions! Here's what she had to say...
 
What is the first book you remember reading? 
“Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” by Bill Martin Jr. 

What are you reading right now?  
I usually have several books going at once. Right now I am reading “This Chair Rocks: by Ashton Applewhite, “The God of Lost Words” by A.J. Hackwith, and “Ain’t Burned All the Bright” by Jason Reynolds.

What is the shortest book you’ve ever read?  
I’m only guessing, but I believe “The Hill We Climb” by Amanda Gordon.

What is the longest book you’ve ever read?  
“Lord of the Rings” by J.R.R. Tolkein or “Flashback” by Shannon Messenger

What is your favorite book of all time?  
“Homegoing” by Yaa Gyasi which I stumbled upon because of an English class while studying for my Masters degree.

What is your all-time favorite genre to read?  
I tend to enjoy fantasy/sci-fi over many other genres like mysteries or historical fiction.
 
Would you rather read a book with terrible writing but a good story OR a book with a terrible story but good writing?
Terrible story but good writing

Would you rather be able to only read the first page of a book OR only read the last page of a book?  
​First page

Would you rather never read a book again OR never watch a movie ever again?  
Never watch a movie ever again

Would you rather bring any one character from a book into our world OR live in a book’s world but never meet your favorite character?  
​Bring a character into our world