Lauren Gregory | Contributor September is self-improvement month which makes it a perfect time to dive into a self-help book and get some much-needed motivation to start the semester and finish the year strong. Self-help books can provide amazing inspiration to a variety of readers, but they can also push some toxic messaging in with […]

Kylie Tusing | Assistant Site Director With the exception of winter there is not another season designed and meant for book lovers as much as fall. With the falling leaves, cable-knit sweaters, a hot chocolate, colder weather and cozy bookshops, what more could you ask for when spending a day reading a book? Perhaps a […]

Written by Kylie Tusing | Contributor A protagonist missing something, a charming introduction followed by frustrating encounters that leave you wanting more and (an almost always) happy ending. There is much to love about the genre of romantic comedies and some of the best ones can be found in books. Though what makes a rom-com […]

Sophia Walcher | Contributor  Whether it be days, months, or weeks since the end of summer, its memory still manages to cling to our minds. A sun perched high in the sky. Saltwater lingering in the humid air. Visions of laughter, of days gone by without the worry of class meetings or work deadlines. It […]

April is sexual assault awareness month and BGSU will host several virtual events to honor the seriousness of this month. In addition to attending BGSU’s virtual events consider reading books and memoirs about sexual assault, the #MeToo movement, and surviorhood. Hunger: A Memoir By: Roxane Gay New York Times best-selling author Roxane Gay writes a […]

Stepha Poulin | Falcon Media Channel Director Until the 20th century, most biographies focused on notable men. Modern historians and biographers are now tasked with revisiting the past and rediscovering the stories of eminent and forgotten women.  These four biographies explore the lives of notable female historical figures, ranging from a former slave to a […]

Stepha Poulin | Falcon Media Channel Director Around the world, millions of people are sitting in their homes, some all alone, practicing social distancing. Boredom comes easily when part of your daily routine is staring at your ceiling. Here are four pandemic-related books to help fill your quarantine routine. Blindness by Jose Saramango A plague […]

Lauren Carey| Public Relations Assistant  Entrepreneurship is becoming increasingly popular because many people want to be their own boss. One of the hardest parts about having a great idea for a product or a service is beta testing or launching. If this is something you are struggling with consider reading these four books for inspiration: […]

Dr. Neal Jesse, a professor from BGSU’s political science department, is an avid writer, researcher, and published author. Dr Jesse’s favorite book is Dune by Frank Herbert which is a science fiction novel. Dr. Jesse has read Dune six times and considers this book to be a masterpiece. Dr. Neal Jesse has published several books […]