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The 50 Healthiest Habits and Lifestyle Changes

New Year: Make it Work for You | Jan 2021

Curated by: Kelly A. McCusker, Indiana Mezta

It's a new year! It's a time when many people set goals or promises to themselves about how the year will go. We never know quite where a year will take us (look at 2020 as an example!), but the…

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Infinite Hope: A Black Artist's Journey From World War II to Peace

Look Back in Time | Jan 2021

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Take a trip back in time to see ancient architecture, study roman battle formations and read the stories of revolutionary people in our January Discover New books! 

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From Aardvarks to Zooxanthellae

Pressing Pause with Poetry | Dec 2020

Curated by: Kelly A. McCusker, Laney Jones, Indiana Mezta

If we had a dime for every time we heard the word 'unprecedented' in the year 2020, we would all be very wealthy. With a global pandemic, social justice movements, natural disasters, and political…

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How to Write a BA Thesis

Learning Techniques | Dec 2020

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Ready for finals? Here are some resources on studying and learning techniques from our Discover New Books that can help you go the extra mile! 

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A Dark History of Tea

Learn Something New | Nov 2020

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Want to impress your friends with knowledge? Come learn some interesting facts with these new books! 

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Notes from the Internet Apocalypse

Variety of Books | Nov 2020

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Looking for a fun reading idea while relaxing during break? 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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The Politics of Voter Suppression

Voting and Civic Engagement | Oct 2020

Curated by: Kelly A. McCusker, Indiana Mezta

Civic engagement means working to make a difference in the civic life of our communities and developing the combination of knowledge, skills, values, and motivation to make that difference. Learn…

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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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Después del Invierno

Hispanic Heritage Month 2020 | Sep 2020

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from…

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Ninja Plants

Exploring Nature | Sep 2020

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Surround yourself with gorgeous greenery without even going outside with books about plants and the environment from our August Discover New picks!

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Terrorizing Gender

Pride Month 2020 | Jun 2020

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Celebrate Pride Month 2020 with books about gender, sexuality, and more! 

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