A Mercy- Toni Morrison

By Hannah Johnson  A Mercy – Toni Morrison  “I dream a dream that dreams back at me.”  Through A Mercy Toni Morrison addresses complicated themes of identity as well as how identities relate to one another in early American society. These unique markers of...

Falcon Four: 4 tips for keeping your reading resolutions in 2026

By Hannah Johnson Falcon Four: 4 tips for keeping your reading resolutions in 2026  Happy 2026 Falcons! We’re already a month into the new year, and “Quitter’s Day” observed on the second Friday of January each year, has passed, reflecting the day when people are...

Falcon Four: 4 tips for finding the next best book

A beloved pastime of mine is combing the shelves of a bookstore in search of the perfect book. However, it can be tricky to find new books to get out of a reading rut. What are the perfect steps to take in order to find the perfect book? Here are Falcon Four tips to...

American Character by Colin Woodard

Have you ever wondered why we at Bowling Green State University focus so much on being a university for the common good? Acclaimed author, journalist, and historian Colin Woodard is the person to ask this burning question. Acclaimed author and journalist Colin Woodard...

Falcon Four: Valentine’s Edition

Happy Valentine’s Day Falcons! The best way to celebrate any holiday is by reading a book and drinking a latte to slow down and really capture the spirit of the holiday. For all who would like to get in the spirit for Valentine’s day here is a Falcon Four of...

Size, Skill, Strength, and Speed! by Helen Marketti

By Vivian Brant Get ready Falcon Fanatics near and far.. Mark your calendars for March 1 because I have a new book for you to warm up to during these icy months! Size, Skill, Strength, and Speed! by Helen Marketti is an reminiscent novel highlighting the 1986 -1987...

Ordinary Human Failings makes us look back to see forward

By Mary DeLisle Ordinary Human Failings by Megan Nolan. New York: Little, Brown and Company 2023.  “I’d rather I was never alone, that’s the God’s honest truth. I’ve been afraid to be alone since the day I was born, and it’s all I ever am. You might think the...

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes written by Suzanne Collins

By: Jacqueline Ponce The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (TBOSAS) is the prequel to the very known trilogy series, The Hunger Games. TBOSAS was published on May 19, 2020 with its genre consisting of young adult and dystopian fiction.  Summery: 64-years before the story...

Children of Eden written by Joey Graceffa

By: Destiny Breniser This book was published in 2016 with its genre being Young Adult,  Dystopian, and Apocalyptic. This story is about Rowan, who is a second-born child living in a city where her entire existence is illegal. She longs for the day when she can leave...