reading
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Dawg-Eared: Riddles, ciphers and invisible ink
Following Jennifer Lynn Barnes’ new novel “The Brothers Hawthorne”, and the adaptation-in-the-making, students on Butler’s campus reflect on the bestselling series “The Inheritance Games”.
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Dawg-Eared: ‘It’s Not Summer Without’ books
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The dangers of neglecting critical thinking while reading literature
When engaging with literary texts, it is crucial to think critically and with nuance, but why is this so? What is the importance of critical thinking when it comes to reading?
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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.
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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.