Category Archives: Recommended Reading

Recommended Books: Beloved: Toni Morrison, Screwtape Letters: C. S. Lewis (a collection of fictional epistles from one devil to another regarding temptation. very philosophical) Cat’s Cradle: Kurt Vonnegut, Slaughterhouse 5: Kurt Vonnegut The Year of Living Biblically: A. J. Jacobs … Continue reading →

I recently read “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” and found it very moving.  It presents all the ups and downs of life, and shows how individuals can learn and grow despite obstacles.  It also provides an interesting and fresh … Continue reading →

This week’s blog post about Black History Month focuses on the spoken word of African Americans. The playlist, available from our streaming music service Music Online, is compiled from the Smithsonian Folkways archive of recorded performances. It features oratory, poetry, … Continue reading →

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In honor of Valentine’s Day, the Crouch Fine Arts Library is highlighting books from its special collections that reflect the heart and things of the heart. Happy Valentine’s Day!

This week’s blog post about Black History Month highlights collections of images in the ARTstor Digital Library. Some of the excellent resources on the African American experience are documented by photographs, paintings, illustrations, cultural objects, sculpture, and prints from museums, … Continue reading →

This recent blog post on Salon.com, “Bring back shushing librarians,” pleads to bring back shushing librarians. Ah — what a concept! The grim-faced, dour librarian controlling and patrolling the learning environment for the sake of peace and quiet. The librarian … Continue reading →

Check out this article from USA TODAY about a website helping readers find and buy books they like! Website for readers launches Tuesday

February is Black History Month. This annual tradition celebrates the history and achievements of African Americans. It began in 1926 when Dr. Carter Woodson, noted educator and scholar, established Negro History Week. He wrote, “If a race has no history, … Continue reading →

Read about our Literary Cats in Collins Library! This week’s “Feline Fridays” series presents a change of pace: Distorting the Law: Politics, Media, and the Litigation Crisis  (Call No.: KF380 .H35 2004), doesn’t actually feature a cat.  But author Bill … Continue reading →