Whether you’re trying to carve out a little reading time in a busy schedule, hoping to start reading more, or looking for a quiet spot where your students can catch up on assigned reading, we’ve got you covered! Join us for Books in the Nook, the UCBA Library’s silent reading parties for all faculty, staff, and students, where we offer a peaceful, focused environment to cozy up with a good read. Don’t have a book on hand? No worries, we’ve curated a suggested reading list for you.
Be sure not to miss our kickoff event on Wednesday, February 11, with light snacks and giveaways while they last!
Events will be held 2-3pm on these dates:
- Wednesday, February 11
- Thursday, February 26
- Wednesday, March 11
- Thursday, March 26
- Wednesday, April 8
- Thursday, April 23
New to The Nook? It’s located in the UCBA Library and was created in partnership with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and the UC Student Wellness Center.
Bookish Bits
As part of the Books In The Nook event, we’re starting a Bookish Bits series where faculty, staff and students share their thoughts about their reading habits. This week’s question:
What’s the last book you read?
Submit your answer.
- Michelle Leonard, UCBA Librarian: Divergent by Veronica Roth. My youngest son started reading the print version and our family starting listening to the audiobook version together.
- Christian Boyles, UCBA Collections Services Manager: Waiting by Ha Jin. Takes place in post-Great Leap Forward China and follows a military doctor, his wife, and the woman he actually loves. Social and legal hurdles conspire to make a simple divorce and a chance to move on nearly impossible.
- Pam Adler, UCBA Library Operations Manager: The Stalker by Sarah Alderson. A psychological thriller about a person being stalked, feeling watched and followed.