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Fall Break with a Book
Sourdough
While Lois’ story inspires readers to try something new in their lives, it also makes it clear that no journey will ever be like hers. Robin Sloan’s writing has improved so much since Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore. I was impressed by the depth and stylistic choices he made in Sourdough. For example, there’s the lovely…Continue Reading Sourdough
This Week’s New Additions
Grab one of these new titles just recently added to the Leisure Reading Collection at Blough-Weis Library!…Continue Reading This Week’s New Additions
The Calculating Stars
when the space program kicks into gear after the meteorite disaster, the program’s leaders assume that only men can be astronauts. Elma York challenges this assumption, determined to become the first “lady astronaut” Imagine if a meteorite were to destroy the place you live, killing nearly everyone you know and love, but you survive because…Continue Reading The Calculating Stars
Leisure to the Rescue!
In the Country of Women by Susan Straight In the Country of Women is a valuable social history and a personal narrative that reads like a love song to America and indomitable women. In inland Southern California, near the desert and the Mexican border, Susan Straight, a self-proclaimed book nerd, and Dwayne Sims, an African American…Continue Reading Leisure to the Rescue!
Bechdel-Wallace Film Series
Join us Wed., Oct. 2 at 7PM for to kick off this semester’s Bechdel-Wallace Film Series!…Continue Reading Bechdel-Wallace Film Series
A Court of Thorns and Roses
“What do you want?” I demanded. “A moment of peace and quiet,” he snapped, rubbing his temples. Book one in the Court of Thorns and Roses series is a staple to any fantasy bookworm’s shelf. From start to finish the series is groundbreaking and illustrative, with beautiful language for everyone to love. A Court of…Continue Reading A Court of Thorns and Roses
Library’s Banned Bookmark Scavenger Hunt Highlights Challenged Books in the Collection
Libraries are, at their core, institutions that fight against censorship and support the freedom to seek and express ideas, so this year, from September 22nd to the 28th, we will be celebrating Banned Books Week by having our annual Banned Bookmark Scavenger Hunt. Each day from the 22nd-28th, we’ll be putting up daily clues on our social media channels…Continue Reading Library’s Banned Bookmark Scavenger Hunt Highlights Challenged Books in the Collection
Beautiful Siglio Press Books on Display in the Library
A collection of books published by Siglio are currently on display at the Blough-Weis Library just outside of the Caruso Innovation Center, so feel free to have the front desk direct you towards a reading experience that you won’t soon forget! And come hear Lisa Pearson, founder of Siglio Press, as she presents this year’s Publishing & Editing Lecture,…Continue Reading Beautiful Siglio Press Books on Display in the Library
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
‘Do you think I’m a whore?’ Harry pulled over to the side of the road and turned to me. ‘I think you’re brilliant. I think you’re tough. And I think the word whore is something ignorant people throw around when they have nothing else.’ I listened to him and then turned my head to look…Continue Reading The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
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