Posts Tagged ‘books’
Love, Friendship, Romance — It Must Be February!
When you think of February, what usually comes to mind? More often than not, it’s candy, flowers, and valentines. If that is what you think of, then this month’s book display titled, “Love, Friendship, Romance” will not be much of a surprise.
Featured will be books about the various types of attraction — from that of passionate romance, to various types of love, to deep friendships that stood the test of time. Some books take a historical perspective while others are devoted to particular individuals. From “Love, Friendship, Romance” you can see the list of books in the display as they appear in our catalog. If anything strikes your fancy, stop by and take a look, or better
yet, check one out!
-Marian Courtney
(poster: Elizabeth Angelucci ’19)
This display curated by Marian Courtney, Library Operations Manager.
Historic Philadelphia is Featured in our January Book Display
Philadelphia has been called the birthplace of America’s Independence and a “city of firsts”. The first public park, permanent theater, hospital, school, and library were all established here. Far more than just architecture and institutions, Philadelphia is a city of human ideas and expression. It was here that the first treatise on the abolition of slavery was written and where people gathered to form the first philosophical society in America.
From early scientific invention, to politics, commerce, and the arts – people from all walks of life shaped what is now historic Philadelphia. Browse Historic Philadelphia…better yet, you can find these books on display on the first floor of the Post Learning Commons.
– Susan Clayton
This display curated by Susan Clayton, Circulation Services Manager.
More Reading Suggestions for Winter Break and Beyond
Among the thousands of books released this year, only a handful were chosen by The New York Times to appear on the “100 Notable Books of 2018.” These exciting and interesting selections include various genres and discuss different issues and time periods. The Saint Joseph’s University Library has many of these titles available for check-out. To find these books in our catalog, take a look at the list below!
- An American Marriage: A Novel by Tayari Jones
- The Great Believers: A Novel by Rebecca Makkai
- The House of Broken Angels: A Novel by Luis Alberto Urrea
- Lake Success : A Novel by Gary Shteyngart
- The Largesse of the Sea Maiden: Stories by Denis Johnson
- The Mars Room: A Novel by Rachel Kushner
- My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh
- The Overstory: A Novel by Richard Powers
- There There by Tommy Orange
- Wade in the Water: Poems by Tracy K. Smith
- Warlight by Michael Ondaatje
- The Witch Elm: A Novel by Tana French
- Ali: A Life by Jonathan Eig
- Arthur Ashe: A Life by Raymond Arsenault
- Calypso by David Sedari
- Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company That Addicted America by Beth Macy
- Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover
- Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress by Steven Pinker
- Fatal Discord: Erasmus, Luther, and the Fight for the Western Mind by Michael Massing
- Feel Free: Essays by Zadie Smith
- The Fifth Risk by Michael Lewis
- God Save Texas: A Journey Into the Soul of the Lone Star State by Lawrence Wright
- Heavy: An American Memoir by Kiese Laymon
- How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence by Michael Pollan
- The Library Book by Susan Orlean
- Small Fry by Lisa Brennan-Jobs
- These Truths: A History of the United States by Jill Lepore
- We The Corporations: How American Businesses Won Their Civil Rights by Adam Winkler
- What The Eyes Don’t See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City by Mona Hanna-Attisha
– Elizabeth Angelucci ’19
Season’s Readings 2018 — now available!
This year’s list is full of interesting book suggestions, with something for everyone.
Peruse the list and get that special someone a great holiday gift, find something for yourself, or simply use the list itself as a gift.
See Season’s Readings 2018 for this year’s list as well as links to all the previous years. Enjoy!
– Marian Courtney
One Book, One Philadelphia — SJU Library Can Help You Participate
Recently, the Free Library of Philadelphia announced it’s “One Book, One Philadelphia” selection for 2019: Sing, Unburied, Sing: A Novel by Jesmyn Ward.
Besides Sing, Unburied, Sing, the library has books from previous years. Some are featured below:
- The curious incident of the dog in the night-time
- The yellow birds : a novel
- Cold mountain
- Orphan train
- The price of a child
- The color of water
- The things they carried
- The soloist
Check one out and let us know what you think!
– Cynthia Slater and Marian Courtney
New Book Display — “Vive la Révolution!: The Movements and Revolutions that Changed History (for better or worse)
We may think that our politics has been intense over the last couple of years, but it’s still nothing compared to what has happened in the past. As the country prepares for this year’s Mid-Term elections, we present our newest book display: “Vive la Révolution!: The Movements and Revolutions that Changed History (for better or worse).” This collection describes Revolutions of all kinds, from the paradigm-shifting French Revolution to the bloodless, symbolic “Revolution of 1800” to the deadly rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party in Germany and more.
The collection also focuses on some of the important social movements that have shaped modern society, from the Civil Rights Movement to the quest for equal rights for Women and the LGBTQ community.
Happiness is a Cup of Coffee and a Good Book!
The buzz about the new student-run Saxbys in Campion is hard to miss — between the article in The Hawk as well as the one in Philadelphia magazine, it is an exciting opportunity and we wish them success in their venture.
The Library has books (and e-books!) on all things coffee. Check them out!
Uncommon Grounds: the History of Coffee and How it Transformed Our World
The World Atlas of Coffee: From Beans to Brewing -Coffees Explored, Explained and Enjoyed
Coffee: A Comprehensive Guide to the Bean, the Beverage, and the Industry
Brewing Justice: Fair Trade Coffee, Sustainability, and Survival
Caffeinated: How Our Daily Habit Helps, Hurts, and Hooks Us
– Cynthia Slater and Marian Courtney
“First Man” Opens This Weekend
You’ve seen the movie “First Man“ and the idea of space exploration captures your imagination. SJU Library can help fill the void!
We have books (and e-books!) on the Apollo project and the race to the moon.
With Fall Break on the horizon, take a look at these offerings and “explore!”
No Requiem for the Space Age: The Apollo Moon Landings and American Culture
Fallen Astronauts: Heroes Who Died Reaching for the Moon
Moon Landing: A Chronology of the Apollo Missions
Moonshots and Snapshots of Project Apollo: A Rare Photographic History
The Race: The Uncensored Story of How America Beat Russia to the Moon
– Cynthia Slater and Marian Courtney
CLASSIFIED: Spies, Double Agents, and Informers
Our latest book display features the furtive world of espionage in, “CLASSIFIED: Spies, Double Agents, and Informers.” Ranging from intrigue in the Court of Henry VIII and the Vatican, to spies on both sides of the Civil War, from Allied intelligence during two World Wars to the Red Scare and beyond, this collection gives some insight into the minds of men and women who lived secret lives to serve, protect, and sometimes, betray their nations.
You can browse the list of “CLASSIFIED” books from home, although not all book jackets will be visible. Better yet, stop by, take a look, and check one out! Our display can be found on the 1st floor of the Post Learning Commons between the elevator and the lounge for at least the rest of October.
– Susan Clayton
This display curated by Susan Clayton, Circulation Services Manager.
“Tiny Tomes” — or — you can’t judge a book by its size!
Curating a book display is limited only by the imaginations of those creating the display. Sometimes a suggested topic corresponds with a season while other times it corresponds to a campus initiative. And then there are those special times that our own creative juices get flowing and we pull together a display of books that are unrelated except for one characteristic. Our latest display is ones of those times and in this case, we bring you “Tiny Tomes,” a sampling of our smallest books.
With size being the common denominator, book topics range from history, to poetry, to spirituality, to literature, as well as several others. While most books are from the main collection, the Curriculum Materials Center (CMC) is also well represented in the new display.
You can browse the list of Tiny Tomes from your cozy armchair, although not all book jackets will be visible. Better yet, stop by, take a look, check one out! Display can be found on the 1st floor of the Post Learning Commons between the elevator and the lounge for at least the rest of September.
– Marian Courtney
This display curated by Marian Courtney, Library Operations Manager.