Zombies take on immortals in this battle for popularity among CSW readers. 

An easy, accessible way to get into the world of reading is being inspired by an amazing movie that’s been based on a book. Curated by CSW Library Ambassador Flynn '27.

Historical fiction set in the 1950s forward for fans of books that evoke a time, a place, an era.

Do you love a time loop? Check out these science fiction characters who are stuck repeating the same moments over and over again. Curated by library ambassador Susie Steinberg '27.

Stories that center big friendships. Curated by library ambassador Ellie Wietzman-Kirker '26.

Fast-paced, high stakes, suspenseful nonfiction. 

Head on new journeys and fresh beginnings with these characters who are starting over in some way.

Explore these summer romances, beachside mysteries, and other stories with warmer locations at the center.

Celebrate these books that honor the LGBTQ+ experience and the joy of Pride Month, observed annually in June. Available here virtually.

All these stories take place outside--hiking, camping, adventuring...and in some cases, world ending kind of survival stuff.  Some maybe got more than they bargained for, some found themselves, and some found love. On display next to the library mantle through the mod, and available virtually here.

Dive into the world of classic fairytales, reimagined. A collection curated by Andon van Colen '25 and available virtually here.

Female characters ready to burn it all down! As part of the CSW Library's celebration of Women's History Month 2025 available  virtually here.

It's about that time...by road, across seas, even through time. For those of us on vacation but maybe staying put, take a trip with these adventures. Available virtually here.

For the protagonists in these stories, life is all about the game. Available here virtually 

Do you love fantasy? Are you interested in exploring world building through an Indigenous or African lens? Explore these Non-European Inspired Fantasy Worlds, available virtually here.

For when you just don't have the bandwidth for those long series. These books start and end in just one volume--often a rare reality for the fantasy genre. Available virtually here.

For when you just don't have the bandwidth for those long series. These books start and end in just one volume--often a rare reality for the fantasy genre. Available virtually here.

Always wanted to dive into that classic tale but find yourself more of a graphic novels reader? Check out these graphic adaptations of well-known titles, available digitally here.

Explore these stories featuring nontraditional family units, close and supportive friendships, and characters who meet and grow closer through shared interests or experiences--available here digitally.

Check out these recent award winners for 2025--available virtually here.

Women and girls explore, discover, survey, analyze and envision the world as it is, and as it could be.

Books gone viral!

Fiction in verse!

Explore stories at the intersection of being Jewish and LGBTQ+. Included here are romantic stories with happy endings and historical stories–all keeping queer, Jewish protagonists at the center.

Read a trans author! Read a story featuring a trans protagonist!

Read stories featuring disabled protagonists.

Feeling the love this month? Check out our latest romance display featuring Black protagonists. Stories include a novel that takes place over the course of a single day, LGBTQ+ Black love, gentrification, immigration, and more.

Taylor Swift uses her social to occasionally recommend books she's read. Why not pick one up? The collection features titles she has claimed to love, including some classics and contemporary works. In addition, the library has selected some additional texts that we think Swifty and Swifty fans would love, too. See the collection here. 

The CSW Library asks you to explore both fiction and non-fiction works in our collection that explore the deaf experience and community. These titles include memoirs, as well as YA fiction, graphic novels, and even short essays, that center the experiences of deaf people–and all of their intersections. 

The memoir genre satisfies two of our most human desires: to be known, and to know others. A memoir is a narrative, written from the perspective of the author, about an important part of their life.

The CSW Library is highlighting books that are regularly challenged in libraries and school libraries across the country with increasing fashion as a reminder that the arc toward justice is long--and that this moment is a part of a larger LGBTQ+ history. It's equally important we remember the privileges afforded us here at CSW to have regular access to these materials.

A good mystery? A murder that needs solving and no one seems to be doing anything about it? A protagonist who starts a crime podcast? For fans of mystery, murder, and crime, these reads are for you.

Enjoy short stories you can dip in and out of? Explore this list of short stories collections and find your next read.

Through these #OwnVoices selections, we invite you to celebrate and elevate people with disabilities, call for disability justice, and challenge ableism through reading.

Featuring folklore, magic, dystopias, and more — these science fiction and fantasy novels are perfect reads for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (celebrated annually in May) and beyond. 

Explore these stories by Jewish authors featuring Jewish protagonists where Jewish identity is a central part of the story. 

Did you know April is Autism Awareness Month? Consider picking up these texts by autistic authors which feature autistic protagonists exploring life, romance, power, and more. 

Consider picking up one of these books about athletes, moments in sports, and important races. 

Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility 2022 (March 31) with these stories by transgender authors featuring transgender protagonists in all their power, joy, triumphs, and trials. 

Novellas, essays, and super short reads--perfect for a mod break or in between reading for classes. Looking to kickstart your reading life in 2022? Consider a brief encounter--texts at 200ish and under pages meant to be enjoyed in one sitting. 

Books that have a witch. Or witches. For those that love spooky season.

Chloe Maya Funk '23 features stories with strong women loving women protagonists.

Latinx writers explore fantastical worlds that speak to Hispanic culture and folklore. Explore the digital collection here.

This collection features non fiction stories and memoirs told through the graphic medium--with images and words. These stories feature personal explorations of navigating the world with a particular identity, key moments in history, dissenters, and artists. Explore here for more detailed information on the books featured in this space.

A collection of stories and novels set in other worlds or with fantasy and sci fi themes by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.

A collection of #OWNVOICES fiction by African American authors, published in 2020 and 2021.

5 authors from our collection who share the rich diversity of the Arab American experience in the United States. These stories feature themes that include faith, gender, sexuality, mixedness, and more. 

Check out our collection of Asian American authors of fiction, as well as our collection of non fiction writings and literary short stories.

This reading collection will help you either begin your personal anti-racist work or to continue your journey. It features smaller collections with more targeted focus, like personal stories at the intersection of race, as well as texts that focus on anti-racist action plans.

Features books newer to our collection that are either by LGBTQ+ authors of color or prominently feature people of color within the greater gay rights movement. You will find memoirs, an illustrated history, and even short stories and poetry.

Short books and essays easy for you to commit to? Check out our Small Sips. These are all fast, fast, fast reads.

A list of titles by Afro-Latinx writers spanning Puerto Rico, Brazil, Haiti, The Dominican Republic, and more. Featuring short stories, historical novels, YA adaptations of classic literature, and novels in verse.

A closer look at the breadth of fiction written by Indigenous authors today. These stories encompass a wide variety of genres including horror, dystopia, poetry, science fiction, historical fiction and more.

Seven titles rooted in fantasy--reality is bleak these days, so why not dive head first into a new world?

Unconventional love stories, sweet endings, and plots that bend toward the romantic.

From books to screen adaptations. Learn your favorite series’ origin story by picking up one of these titles.