What We're Reading: Hi! Have you met Murderbot?

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This series was read by Courtney Bippley, Reference Librarian, Lance Lee, Spanish Instructor and TLC Director, and Meredith Lewis, Orange County Campus Librarian. Title: The Murderbot Diaries ( All Systems Red, Artificial Condition, Rogue Protocol, and Exit Strategy), a series of 4 novellas Author: Martha Wells Genre: Science Fiction #ReadGreatThings2019 Category: A book about technology [fiction counts for this category, too!] Why did you choose to read this book? Courtney (CB): Meredith told

Banned Books Week Sept. 22-29, 2019

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Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read and open access to information for all. The books featured during Banned Books Week have all been targeted for removal or censorship in libraries and schools. The American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom compiles lists of challenged books in order to bring awareness of censorship that affect libraries and schools. Stop by our banned books display on the lower level of Main library and pick up a bookmark

What We're Reading: Wrecked

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Title: Wrecked: An IQ Novel Author: Joe Ide Genre: mystery, street lit Why did you choose to read this book? This is the third book in the IQ series, which features protagonist Isaiah Quintabe (鈥淚Q鈥), a small-time, self-styled private investigator from East Long Beach, California. I enjoyed the first two books鈥 IQ and Righteous 鈥攕o I picked up the third. There are several traits of the main character I appreciate. IQ, motivated by the memory of his older brother Marcus, who was murdered, pursues

What We're Reading: The Library Book

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This book was read by Julie Humphrey, Library Director. Title: The Library Book Author: Susan Orlean Genre: Nonfiction #ReadGreatThings2019 Category: Social Science book Why did you choose to read this book? I always enjoy Susan Orlean鈥檚 writing in the New Yorker magazine and really liked her book The Orchid Thief. This is an ode to libraries so how could I resist? It also has a beautiful cover! What did you like about it? This book provides a fascinating account of the Los Angeles鈥檚 Central

New Books for a New Semester

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It's a new semester here at 麻豆影视 which means the Library has a huge haul of brand new books to check out. This is going to be a long list since I had a hard time choosing which ones to highlight. Believe me when I say we have so many more awesome books on the New Books shelf right now!

What We're Reading: Hillbilly Elegy

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Title: Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis Author: J.D. Vance Genre: memoir Why did you choose to read this book? I am a member of a two-person book club and the other member suggested this book. What did you like about it? It was a quick read. J.D. Vance details his upbringing in the Rust Belt as the descendant of Appalachian migrants to Ohio. He details the culture and communities of Scots-Irish people in West Virginia and Middletown, Ohio. Vance grew up in a close-knit

Crafternoon Workshops scheduled for Fall Semester

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The Library and Student Government Association are excited to host craft workshops again this fall semester. Workshops are held in the Library鈥檚 Group Study Area room 5-105A on the lower level of Main Campus Library unless otherwise noted and are open to all students, faculty, and staff. All materials and supplies are provided. Join us for creative fun and to try something new! Photos from spring semester Crafternoon workshops: Main Campus Schedule Make and decorate your own academic planner or

N.E.W. at the O.C.C.

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Don't forget about our branch campus library offerings, including these freshly added books! Ask a librarian for help (or use the catalog to put a hold on a copy of a book) if you'd like to pick up the book at a different campus library.