Some may be sad that the summer is coming to an end. Others may be excited to get out of the scorching heat. But whether readers are ready to relax inside with air conditioning, or lay in a hammock on the mall, here are some summer book recommendations from fellow Butler bookworms.
Read banned books: Book bans and America’s descent towards increased censorship
Censorship is growing increasingly prevalent as more and more books are banned throughout America, and this is a major issue.
Culture’s admirable adaptations
Many film and television successes were borrowed from literary triumphs first, showing how interdisciplinary creativity excels.
Bulldogs of Butler: Chris Forhan
Having written numerous poems, Forhan returns to non-fiction to explore how our minds respond to music.
The best Valentine’s Day date is a book
Instead of going out on a date this Valentine’s Day, stay home with a book! Live vicariously through these lovely book recommendations.
Bookin’ it to local bookstores
Independent bookstores are important to consider when shopping for books — their community impact and specialization are often more prominent than that of chain bookstores or Amazon.
The rise of reading: BookTok and its massive popularity
BookTok has become a widespread source of recommendations and reviews during its time. Book lovers have their own section of the internet where they can indulge in their reading pleasures with no fear of judgment and can interact with people who have the same interests as well.
National Read a Book Day
On Sept. 6 Americans have the opportunity to celebrate a day of books, but data suggests few people will take it.
Butler community weighs in on their favorite Spanish books
In honor of Hispanic Heritage month, here’s a list of five exciting reads to dive into during this time.
How to cure quarantine boredom 101: The Butler Collegian’s Culture section has you covered
Fill the countless hours of the never ending days with a curated list of books, films, shows and music that we’re currently loving.