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Nov 2020
Notes from the Internet Apocalypse The Big Red Book of Modern Chinese literature Cultured

Variety of Books

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

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Notes from the Internet Apocalypse

Variety of Books | Nov 2020

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Take a break from your textbooks and essays to discover books about a variety of topics from our Fun Reads picks for this month!

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Oct 2020
Barack and Joe Revolutionary : George Washington at War The Matriarch

American Politics and…

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Barack and Joe

American Politics and Government | Oct 2020

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Take a look into the lives of politicians and the workings of the American government with our Fun Reads books for this month! 

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Sep 2020
Después del Invierno Leaving Tabasco El Doble

Hispanic Heritage Month 2020

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

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Después del Invierno

Hispanic Heritage Month 2020 | Sep 2020

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sep 15 - Oct 15) by honoring the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans with roots in Spain, Mexico,

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Apr 2020
Riding a Donkey Backwards Let's Pretend This Never Happened Cover All Summer Long Cover

Humorous Books

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Riding a Donkey Backwards

Humorous Books | Apr 2020

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Need a break from the world around you? Here are some humorous books from our Fun Reads collection for the month of April!

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Mar 2020
The Sun and Her Flowers Rad American Women from A-Z Sexographies

Women in History

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

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The Sun and Her Flowers

Women in History | Mar 2020

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March is Woman's History month! Explore our fun reads to experience adventure and read books about strong women, by women, and for women!

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Dec 2019
Paris for One Cover Uncommon Type Cover Greenglass Cover

Happy Holidays

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Paris for One Cover

Happy Holidays | Dec 2019

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Happy Holidays from the Auraria Library to our wonderful students, staff, faculty and patrons! Enjoy a book by the fire in our Holiday Edition of Fun Reads!

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Dec 2019
Children of Blood and Bone Death Note San Sheng

International Sci-Fi

Curated by: Lorelle Gianelli, Indiana Mezta

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Children of Blood and Bone

International Sci-Fi | Dec 2019

Curated by: Lorelle Gianelli, Indiana Mezta

The end of the semester can be stressful, be transported to another time and place with these International Fun Reads!

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Nov 2019
Freshwater The Nest Future Home Cover

Be Together

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Freshwater

Be Together | Nov 2019

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Family isn't always related, sometimes your closest friends are the best family you have! Get inspired to give thanks by reading these heartwarming books

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Oct 2019
The Bazaar of Bad Dreams Welcome To Nightvale Get In Trouble

Spooky Stories

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The Bazaar of Bad Dreams

Spooky Stories | Oct 2019

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Spook yourself with these thrilling reads from our Fun Reads collection!

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Sep 2019
La Niña Alemana The Tango War La Templanza

Hispanic Heritage Month

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La Niña Alemana

Hispanic Heritage Month | Sep 2019

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

This Hispanic Heritage Month, read stories by and about Hispanic people, places, and culture in our Fun Reads picks for this month!

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Aug 2019
The New Annotated H.P. Lovecraft Slade House See You Again in Pyongyang

College Stories

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The New Annotated H.P. Lovecraft

College Stories | Aug 2019

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Kick off the year with Fun Reads! Explore college stories, connecting with characters on their journey through student life. Share in the trials and tribulation

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Jul 2019
The Shape of Water On Such a Full Sea We Are Water

Summer Reads

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The Shape of Water

Summer Reads | Jul 2019

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Change up your scenery and transport yourself to a sunny paradise with these books you can read while lounging in the hot afternoon!

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Jun 2019
The Bamboo Stalk Maṣāʼir La Niña Alemana

International Fun Reads

Curated by: Lorelle Gianelli, Indiana Mezta

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The Bamboo Stalk

International Fun Reads | Jun 2019

Curated by: Lorelle Gianelli, Indiana Mezta

Take a mental vacation to another culture, escape the mundane everyday tasks and let these fantastic books from all over the world engulf your mind

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