A Few More Weeks of Summer Reading!

There are only a few more weeks of summer left before the Fall 2016 semester starts! Why not bring your summer to a close with an awesome book from the Schwob Memorial Library McNaughton collection? It's filled with great leisure reading books that will help you get your mind in gear before the Fall semester starts. There are a plethora of fun reads that will satisfy any reader! You could choose to follow Eileen Tumulty's chase for the American Dream in Matthew Thomas' We Are Not Ourselves. You could explore race and its contemporary resonances through Ta-Nehisi Coates' personal narrative Between the World and Me. Or, explore the lives of music legends like James Brown, Travis Barker, and Beyonce! Not exactly what you're interested in? No worries! The McNaughton collection has a wide range of topics and genres to choose from. Surely there is something waiting for you on the shelf! The world is literally at your finger tips, one page at a time. Come by the Schwob Memorial Library and check it all out!

Happy Summer Reading!

Branden Printup

Tips on How to Compile The Best Summer Reading List

While enjoying the warm months of summer, students and patrons are advised to continue their pace of studies and start with their summer reading. Whether it’s a graphic novel, works as long as Tolkien’s Lord of The Rings or a magazine article, be sure to review suggestions on how to compile the perfect summer reading list or simply how to become a better reader.

Reading is one of the most prolific kills to have. Reading improves your writing and comprehension skills, increases one’s ability to focus and concentrate as well as improves one’s chances of excelling academically and professionally. 

Reading lists give readers something to look forward to and help readers to set academic objectives and goals. Summer reading lists continues one’s pace of studies, outside the academic fiscal year; expands one’s vocabulary, and helps readers to understand other cultures and languages, not of his or her own.  

Suggestions for Finding the Best Reads

1. When in search of a good novel or book, search for similar subjects, topics, or genre that is associated with the topic you are looking for or have in mind. 
   
2. Use databases such as GALILEO, Lib Guides and Gil-Find to narrow and filter your search results to find the best sellers, popular picks, or to help compile your summer lists. 
   
3. Browse literary journals, magazines, and reviews for contemporary and current reads that are popular or recommended. 
   
4. For readers interested in movies that began as novels, search Movie indexes like, IMBM  for popular and well respected productions. 
5. Plays, poetry chapbooks and collections, graphic novels and magazines are not excused from summer reading lists. Include works like these to add color to your selections.   
6. Readers that are attracted to specific genres or certain authors are advised to follow up on their favorites by requesting favorite authors at your local or school’s library. 
   
7. Find a cozy and comfortable place to read. A comfortable environment to go to may help a reader's passion to read. Find your own nook or private place to read. 
   
   
   

CSU Libraries encourages and advises all students and patrons to compile their summer reading list with the above suggestions. For more information, be sure to visit CSU Libraries Page.