Recommended by Anne Marie Smith, Academic Support Center, Writing Learning Specialist.
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Recommended by Diane Corson, Registrar's Office.
"This one - although published long ago - still has a lot of truth, wisdom and merit - especially for the Moms trying to juggle life."
Tana French- any of her novels! (Tammy Sarver / Political Science)
Ruth & Skitch Henderson's Christmas in the Country.
A vintage publication, it leads you from Advent through New Year's Day with stories , photos, recipes, even a wonderful music CD tucked in the back of the book. How I look forward to reading it every year! (Joan Hopkins/Library)
Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel
A young woman's story of helping hundreds of Jewish children flee the Nazis during World War II. Based on a true story. Always intriguing when the heroine is a librarian! :-) (Joan Hopkins - Library)
This is an easy, fun read that touches on racism, class and the music industry. (Sarah Howard / Criminal Justice, Poly/Sci and Sociology)
Straight Man - Richard Russo
Everyone working at a small liberal arts college dealing with tight finances and rumors about losing faculty lines should read this. Not Christmas-y but hilarious. (Marc Brodie / Math)
Not a Christmas story necessarily, but I enjoy revisiting it this time of year. It was Lewis's favorite of the books he wrote, a retelling of the myth of Cupid and Psyche. (Carol Allen / Campus Ministry)
Second Hand: Travels in the New Global Garage Sale - Adam Minter
This book is fascinating! He takes a deep look into the surprisingly complex world of used goods trade. Your stuff never really goes away; he exposes where it goes. Also, he has another book along the same vein, called Junkyard Planet: Travels in the Billion-Dollar Trash Trade which looks into globalized recycling. You might never think that these topics are so interesting, but they sure are!! (Melinda Schwarten / student)
The Deal of a Lifetime - Fredrik Backman
It's a short read, but meaningful. (Liz Velez - University Housing & Residence Life)
The Stranger - Harlan Coben
Read the book first, then watch the series on Netflix. ( Adrienne Hickey - Financial Aid)
Happy Times in Norway by 
Best of Bombeck by 
A Christmas Carol by 
