Zachary G. Tomaszewski

Zachary possesses an ardent passion for poetry and wields his words accordingly. He thoroughly enjoys conversation—sharing stories—and listening and watching birds and other fellow animals make music. Zachary is LitLife’s resident poet and our Events & Program Coordinator.



Favorite Author(s): Mary Oliver, Henry David Thoreau
Favorite Literary Genre:  Poetry
Favorite Harney & Sons Tea:  Green Tea with Thai Flavors
Currently Reading:  The World A Few Minutes Ago by Jack Driscoll

Roni K. Devlin

Roni has loved most everything to do with reading and writing for as long as she can remember.  Though her career path ultimately led to medicine (and a specialty in infectious diseases), she has long maintained the desire to own her own business, particularly one that would allow her to share a passion for the literary life with others.  Roni hopes that LitLife will become a treasured neighborhood establishment that celebrates all things literary.  She is committed to development and revitalization within the neighborhood and the surrounding area, and welcomes comments on the role LitLife can play within the immediate community.  Outside of medicine and books, Roni enjoys great food, engaging conversation, good music, and cool movies.  You can reach Roni at roni.devlin@literarylifebookstore.com.

Favorite Author:  William Styron
Favorite Literary Genre(s):  English and Russian Literature
Favorite Harney & Sons Tea:  Hot Cinnamon Spice (though Paris is a close second!)

Jennifer

Jennifer has lived in Grand Rapids for over 20 years.  Her father was a librarian; she grew up surrounded by books, in southwestern Michigan.  Jennifer graduated from Aquinas College with a degree in history and she is especially interested in the Napoleonic Wars and World Wars I and II.  One of her favorite “book memories” is the first time she read Pride and Prejudice.  It was on a train between Paris and Nice, France.  She has traveled extensively, but her favorite place is in a big comfortable chair with a good book, a cat on her lap, and a nice cup of tea. 

Favorite Author:  Jane Austen
Favorite Genre:  History
Favorite Harney & Sons Tea:  Earl Grey
Currently Reading SoulSpace: Transform Your Home, Transform Your Life, by Xorin Balbes and; Ghost Knight, by Cornelia Funke.