Whether looking for a heartfelt romance to enjoy while soaking up the summer sun, or wanting to put detective skills to work with the latest whodunit, there was something for readers of all ages and tastes to enjoy and take part in during the second annual New Jersey Bookstore Crawl this past weekend.

Taking place Friday, June 5 through Sunday, June 7, readers flocked to more than 70 independent bookstores across the state in an event that not only encouraged a love of reading, but also spread…