Books to read

Against a dark blue sky background, an outline of a woman in blue and red colors sits with her knees to her chest as pills are see in her body.

Sleeping Through Days: Moshfegh’s Idea

Emma Troise, Manhattan College

A Book Review on “My Year Of Rest and Relaxation” and the Novel’s Lasting Effect.…

November 16, 2023

In an article about the Once Upon A Book reading challenge, a stack of books are arranged on a yellow dresser.

The 2023 Once Upon a Book Club Reading Challenge

Brynn Crisenbery, Northern Arizona University

There are so many reading options out there. Luckily, there’s an easy fix to this—reading challenges.…

September 11, 2023

An illustration of a hand reaching up a bookcase full of books each labeled by a mood.

Books To Suit Your Every Mood

Reatha-Mae Newman, SUNY College at Brockport

Whether you want to laugh, cry or get into a good mystery, we've got you covered.…

May 8, 2023

The best six underrated contemporary realistic fiction novels of 2021; underrated books.

6 Underrated Contemporary Realistic Fiction Novels of 2021

Noir Galvin, Arcadia University

Not all good books have to be rooted in fantasy. Here are some great, lesser-known reads to round out your end-of-the-year list.…

November 15, 2021

‘How To Be an Antiracist’ Asks Us To Go Beyond Just Being Non-Racist

Dylan Kazanova, University of Texas at San Antonio

Ibram X. Kendi’s newest book mixes personal narrative and political analysis to examine how structural racism manifests itself today — oftentimes unconsciously.…

November 18, 2019

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