The air is turning chilly, the leaves are crackling along the mall, and the fog lies low over Furman’s lake. It’s the perfect weather to snuggle under a fleece blanket, and lose yourself in a good book and a hot beverage. This November, Furman’s library folks are reading a rich and varied list of fiction . . .Continue reading What We’re Reading this November
Here’s our July edition of What We’re Reading Libby’s been reading Deacon King Kong by James McBride and said: “Love it! Funny and relatable characters set in late 1960s NYCity. McBride has you routing for the Black drug dealers in the projects, the Italian mobsters and the corrupt Irish cops all at the same time. . . .Continue reading What Libby and Rebekah are Reading (Along with the Rest of Us)
Here’s Our June Issue of What We’re Reading. And here are Jeffrey Makala’s takes on the books he’s reading this summer: Ned Blackhawk. The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History. Blackhawks’ history won the National Book Award last year. It’s a comprehensive history of the North American continent . . .Continue reading What Jeffrey’s Reading (Along with the Rest of Us)
Many of you who have been part of the Furman community for at least a few years will remember Jenny Colvin, an extraordinary librarian and human being. Yesterday marked the second anniversary of her passing. Jenny joined us as our Music Librarian in 2006 then went on to become our Associate Director for Outreach Services. . . .Continue reading What We’re Reading – In Memory of Jenny Colvin
