Posted 2:44 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, 2023
New books in the Leisure Reading Collection
Looking for something fun to read? Murphy Library has you covered! Discover a variety of popular fiction and nonfiction titles, including the ones listed below, in the Karin Sandvik Leisure Reading Collection, located on the main floor by Murphy’s Mug. All titles can be checked out at the Circulation Help Desk using your UWL ID. A selection of popular ebooks and audiobooks can also be found in our OverDrive collection, accessible via the Libby app.
Have a suggestion for a book you would like to see added to the Leisure Reading Collection? Send it to acquisitions@uwlax.edu.
Recommended titles
Poetry
The Inward Trilogy by Yung Pueblo
“Inward” Call number: PS3625.U545 A6 2018
"Clarity & Connection” Call number: PS3625.U545 C53 2021
"The Way Forward” Call number: PS3625.U545 W39 2023
A collection of poetry and prose that explores the movement from self-love to unconditional love, the power of letting go, and the wisdom that comes when we truly try to know ourselves. It serves as a reminder to the reader that healing, transformation, and freedom are possible.
Biography
“The Woman in Me” by Britney Spears Call number: ML420.S714 A3 2023
A brave and astonishingly moving story about freedom, fame, motherhood, survival, faith, and hope.
“Making It So: A Memoir” by Patrick Stewart Call number: PN2598.S74 A3 2023
Sir Patrick Stewart has captivated audiences around the world and across multiple generations with his indelible command of stage and screen. His long-awaited memoir is a revealing portrait of an artist whose astonishing life proves a story as exuberant, definitive, and enduring as the author himself.
Fiction
“Legends and Lattes” by Travis Baldree Call number: PS3602.A59529 L44 2022
Take a break from epic battles and saving the world. Legends & Lattes is a low-stakes fantasy that delivers exactly what's advertised: a wholesome, cozy novel that feels like a warm hug.
“The Librarian Spy: A Novel of World War II” by Madeline Martin Call number: PS3613.A78326 L53 2022
A moving new novel inspired by the true history of America’s library spies of World War II.
“The September House” by Carissa Orlando Call number: PS3615.R529 S47 2023
A woman is determined to stay in her dream home even after it becomes a haunted nightmare in this compulsively readable, twisty, and layered debut novel.
Nonfiction
“Micro Activism: How You Can Make a Difference in the World without a Bullhorn” by Omkari L. Williams Call number: HN65 .W498 2023
Everyone can be an activist with the guidance of Omkari Williams, a life coach who guides readers in identifying their "activist archetype" and mapping a personal action plan for engaging in small, change-making activities with potentially big impacts.
“The History of Sketch Comedy: A Journey Through the Art and Craft of Humor” by Keegan-Michael Key & Elle Key Call number: PN1922 .K47 2023
Elle and Keegan unlock the secrets of comedy from the beginning of history all the way up to the present day. They Keys share the evolution of sketch in a way that keeps you laughing with each turn of the page.