Edward Carlson is a Jersey City attorney who just published his debut novel, which has been described as “Delilloan… with a Franzenian interplay of politics and class with hints of the stylistic reportage of Tom Wolfe” (Bill Kelly, Booklist). He began his writing career as a journalist who covered guns, religion and sports (or, as […]
The Little Boho Bookshop and the Bake n’ Brew Café
I spent my beautiful Wednesday morning at the new bakery/café located on Broadway in the downtown area, the Bake n’ Brew Homestyle Bakery and Café. The area is perfect for anyone to take public transportation or by walking there, like myself. This brand new café opened right after the week of 4th of July, an […]
JC Free Books
Jersey City Free Books certainly lives up to its name. “Free means you don’t pay,” says Anthony Olszewski, the organization’s founder and life-long Jersey City Heights resident. Located at 297 Griffith St, Jersey City Free Books has been in operation for nearly 10 years. Olszewski, an avid reader and writer (check out his other projects […]
Top 10 Things to Do in Jersey City This Weekend
We hope you’re all well-rested after this 4th of July weekend! There are still plenty of events coming up this weekend, and we have our top picks ready for you! Can’t find any events you’re interested in, or want to find some events for the rest of the week? Check out our Event Calendar! Thursday Buckcherry, […]
Bryan Cranston Book Tour Recap
Bryan Cranston, of Breaking Bad fame, released his memoir A Life in Parts, a meditation on creativity, devotion and craft. For the very first stop on his book tour, he visited the historic Loew’s Jersey Theater for a book talk hosted by TV critic Alan Sepinwall. Cranston read from his book, took questions from the audience, and opened up […]
WorryWoo Monsters
A few months ago my new friend Rika boss woman of Republic of Pigtails told me about her friend and fellow mom entrepreneur Andi Green. Andi Green writes and illustrates children’s books here in Jersey City. I was extremely curious to find out more so I went to Word bookstore in Jersey City to purchase […]