As we head into academic year 2023-24, explore the wonderful world of college through fictional accounts such as the ones listed below:
Norwegian Wood by 
On Beauty by 
The Groves of Academe by 
Crossing to Safety by 
Wonder Boys by 
Dear Committee Members by 
Moo by 
The Big U by 
The Secret History by 
Either/or by 
Disorientation by 
Make Your Home among Strangers by 
The Art of Fielding by 
Gen Ed by The Popular Reading Collection contains a wide variety of materials such as fantasy, science fiction, mysteries, biographies, memoirs, and more. All titles from this collection are included in the library's catalog.
Below are some examples of items you'll find in our Popular Reading Collection:
Dinner with the President: food, politics, and a history of breaking bread at the White House by 
Master Slave Husband Wife: an epic journey from slavery to freedo by 
It's OK to Be Angry about Capitalism by 
The Last Remains by 
River Sing Me Home by 
Hell Bent by 
The Porcelain Moon: a novel of France, the Great war, and forbidden love by 
The Farewell Tour by 
American Mermaid by 
Wade in the Water by 
Stealing by 
Through the years, the Hatfield Library has asked staff and faculty if they would be willing to promoted reading by posing for a photo while holding their favorite or most influential book. Many were a little camera shy, but they recognized the importance of reading so they were willing to play along. The resulting READ posters have been a delight for all of us! To view more posters, check out WU READS Posters.
Joni Roberts
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