Join the University Libraries in partnership with the UNCG Alumni & Friends Book Club on Thursday, October 13, 7:00PM, for a discussion with author Dr. Armondo Collins, a former UNCG faculty member, on his satirical novel “The Bruz.” Set at a small, Southern HBCU, “The Bruz” examines the fallout of a hazing incident through the…
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“The Final Revival of Opal & Nev” Selected as Next Read for the UNCG Alumni & Friends Book Club
“The Final Revival of Opal & Nev” has been selected as the next read for UNCG’s Alumni and Friends Book Club for June and July. Review from Goodreads: “An electrifying novel about the meteoric rise of an iconic interracial rock duo in the 1970s, their sensational breakup, and the dark secrets unearthed when they try to…
Are You Curious to Read Our Next Book Club Selection?
“Artcurious: Stories of the Unexpected, Slightly Odd, and Strangely Wonderful in Art History” by Jennifer Desal is our first book club selection for 2022. “Dasal reveals in this entertaining survey the weird, wacky and unbelievable backstories of some of the world’s greatest artists and most famous works of art … Both art aficionados and novices will find…
“Libertie: A Novel” by Kaitlyn Greenidge Is Our Next Book Club Selection
Remember to have your copy of “Libertie: A Novel” in hand by October 28! We are excited to offer this book as our next read because, it’s inspired by one of the first Black female doctors in the United States: Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Steward! The critically acclaimed and Whiting Award–winning author spins an unforgettable story…
Our Next, Great Book Club Pick Is “The Alter Ego Effect” by Todd Herman
“‘The Alter Ego Effect’ was built to support ambitious people doing hard things.” “It’s constructed to help you be more resilient, creative, optimistic, and courageous.” – The Alter Ego Effect From these opening sentences, Todd Herman throws down the gauntlet, challenging the reader to build a better version of themselves. His technique centers around the creation…