Hilda C. Landers Library & Archives

A comprehensive history and examination of North Korea’s politics and culture in the 20th and 21st century by one of the USA’s lead scholars on the region, and George W. Bush’s adviser on North Korean affairs. Well written and an easy read despite the subject matter, very in-depth without being wordy or overly academic. Cha uses his experience to make what could otherwise be a dry and depressing account a colorful and insightful read.

Availability: COSMOS, USMAI
Review Submitted by: Jean Drzyzgula
Rating: Highly Recommended.

A different story of smallpox than I had read elsewhere, this book focuses on the efforts for widespread vaccination–which were not universally popular, and even got to the point of vaccination by force for some. Not super impressive or eloquent writing, but certainly understandable, clear, and pleasant to read. Seemed to be well researched and factual.                    …       ….

Availability: COSMOS
Review Submitted by: Jean Drzyzgula
Rating: Recommended.

Another masterpiece by Picoult that has you gripping the edge of your seat from start to finish. A fantastic tale that is not meant for light reading and will have you questioning what is right and wrong. If you liked other novels by Picoult then without a doubt you will like this one as well.

Availability: COSMOS
Review Submitted by: Lisa Williams
Rating:  Highly Recommended.

This is the story about Father time, someone who wants too much time and someone who wants too little time. It will make you rethink how you spend your time and what time means to you. IF you like The Five People You Meet in Heaven, then you will also like this one as well.

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Availability: COSMOS
Review Submitted by: Lisa Williams
Rating: Recommended.

This is a book about a former student catching up with his former professor and learning life lessons that Morrie has come to realize on his deathbed. A wonderful book that makes you rethink your life and how you spend your time.

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Availability: SMCM Library
Review Submitted by: Lisa Williams
Rating:  Highly Recommended.

Ender’s Game is one of our preview round titles. The film won’t be released until November so there is still time to read it.  

Library summer readers are invited to rate or review the St. Mary’s College Staff Book Club titles, Ender’s Game, The Likeness,  The Fault in Our Stars and The Dog Stars from May 28 – June 2, 2013. You may use the submit a review form or follow the links to rate the book. All four titles are held by the SMCM Library. Include your name and email with your review to be entered into the preview round raffle. (Updated to correct review links.)

The Library at St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Summer Reading Program will begin on June 3 and end on August 16, 2013.

The Summer Reading program is open to all members of the SMCM Library community including students, staff, faculty, alumni and residents of the Tri-County area (St. Mary’s, Calvert and Charles counties.) You may read anything you like as long as a copy is available at the SMCM Library or via the USMAI or public library (COSMOS) catalogs. You do not need to check the book out of the library. To get points you must post a review on the blog.

New for this year we have a Preview Round. Staring on May 28 you can rate or review the books the St. Mary’s Staff Book Club read this Spring. The more books you review the more chances you have to win.

See About Summer Reading for more information.