Edith Kermit Roosevelt, Devoted Reader

The April 20th issue of the New Yorker magazine features an article about avid reader Edith Kermit Roosevelt, the second wife of President Theodore Roosevelt. Mrs. Roosevelt corresponded with New York Society Library (http://www.nysoclib.org/) librarian Marion King, requesting various titles over the years and sharing her thoughts and opinions about modern literature. This is a fascinating peek into the world of private libraries and an esteemed First Lady. Click here to read the article online.