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As the hot Valley summer unfolds, there's no better time to dive into a good book. Whether you're seeking a thrilling escape, a thought-provoking read, or a heartwarming story, our library staff has curated an awesome selection of summer reading titles just for those working on campus. Most of the titles in our Popular Reading Collection are recent publications that come with awards and knowledgeable recommendations. This year we acquired almost 100 new and diverse titles that span various genres and interests, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy during breaks, lunchtimes or long evenings. Explore our Popular Reading Collection and find your perfect summer companion among these carefully chosen books, available in the Library next to DISCOVERe. Happy reading!
Some recommended selections from the Library’s Popular Reading Collection with links to the library catalog for more information:
Pulitzer Prize winning biographies:
Master Slave Husband Wife by Ilyon Woo
King, A Life by Jonathan Eig
Fave genre authors:
Blacktop Wasteland and All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby (Thrillers)
The Ninth House and The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo (Fantasy)
Life enhancing non-fiction:
The Tao of the Backup Catcher: Playing baseball for the love of the game by Tim Brown
Read Dangerously: The subversive power of literature in troubled times by Azar Nafisi
Popular titles:
Starter Villain by John Scalzi (SciFi/Adventure)
The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo (Magical realism/historical)
The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown (SciFi - Fantasy - Time Travel)
James by Percival Everett (Historical Fiction)
Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor (Thriller)
Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward (Historical Fiction)
The Late Americans by Brandon Taylor (Queer Fiction)
Babel by R.F. Kuang (SciFi)
Light romance:
The Emma Project by Sonali Dev (Modern retelling of Jane Austen - traditional culture)
The Gay Best Friend by Nicolas DiDomizio (Queer romance)
You, Again by Kate Goldbeck (Queer romance)
A Lady’s Guide to Fortune Hunting by Sophie Irwin (Historical romance)
For your inner geek:
Doom Guy: Life in First Person by John Romero (Gamers & Gaming)
MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios by Dave Gonzales, Gavin Edwards, and Joanna Robinson (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
And there is much, much more to browse! Come into the Library to find your next great read. Please ask our staff and assistants at the desk if you would like help to find a title. We’re happy to help!
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