Bookseller Kathy Rodgers, "an avid reader with an incredible talent (superpower) and the uncanny ability to recommend the perfect book," died May 11. She was 67.
"We are heartbroken to share that our beloved staff member, Kathy, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer," Browseabout Books, Rehoboth Beach, Del., posted on Facebook. "Kathy was named New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association Handseller of the Year for her 'superpower' of finding the perfect book for any reader. We'll miss her smile, her sense of humor, her love of books, and her 'mother hen' role for many of our younger staff. Our heartfelt condolences go out to her husband, Joe, her two children, and granddaughters."