Now that our first UIS Library Reading Challenge is officially over, let’s look at
some of our top stats of the semester. If you’re still looking for something to read
for the summer, we have some great book recommendations for you.
Reading Challenge Stats:
- 419 books read
- 56 total participants, including 40 staff and 16 students
- 21 bingos
- 5 bingo board blackouts
- “A Book Under 300 Pages” was our most popular category
- Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid was the most popular book
Summer Recs
Looking for something to read this summer? Here are some of the most popular
books from the challenge that you might like!
Heated Rivalry by Rachel Read
This is the first book in Reid's hockey romance series featured in the recent HBO series Heated Rivalry. This series is so
popular at the moment, and this book lives up to the hype -
Scott and Kip forever!
Mallory
All Systems Red by Martha Wells
This is a fun little read that'll make you laugh and also make you think about what it means to be human. I'm really excited to continue on in the series (and to get around to watching the
show)!
Taylor
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Tiny habits, massive life change.
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn
A fake romance between a duke and a debutante turns all too real.
The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley
I love these types of standalone mystery books! They are quick and easy to read, and I love the suspense of the mystery unfolding. The book, taking place in Paris, has a really nice atmosphere to listen to (via audiobook) and the narrator (a bit unreliable) is always nice. Highly recommend!
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
This book was so good and felt like a hug! It was filled with
laughter, love and difficult conversations. A must read!
Anna
Verity by Colleen Hoover
Good but a little predictable.
Jennifer
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Loved it. I'd always heard that it was better than the movie and it's definitely true!
Jennifer
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Interesting concepts related to philosophy.
Keala
These books are available to check out on the Libby app. Thanks
for participating in the UIS Library Reading Challenge. Keep an
eye out for another one in future semesters.