Book Talk

Researchers and scholars offer a peek into what they’re reading in their free time and tell us what they like about their books of choice.

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Summer 2026

Professor Kai Thaler with red background

Five book on life's shadows and light

An assistant professor of global studies, Kai Thaler provides five book recommendations that cover the gamut from science fiction, magical realism, and poetry, from several different perspectives.

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Fall / Winter 2025

Mona Damluji sitting on the beach at campus point

Five books that matter

An assistant professor of film and media studies, Mona Damluji shares five books that continue to share her perspective — and remind her of the power of story to bring light, laughter and understanding.

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Fall / Winter 2023

Simone Pulver

Winter Reads

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Spring / Summer 2023

Sameer Pandya

Summer Reading

Book recommendations from Professor of Asian American studies Sameer Pandya

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Fall / Winter 2022

Daina Ramey BerryMichael Douglas Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts, Daina Ramey Berry

Bedside Reading

Michael Douglas Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts, Daina Ramey Berry always has time for a good book. Here are her recommendations.

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Spring / Summer 2022

Tanya Israel

Bedside Reading

Tania Israel shares some of her favorite titles, and reasons why they resonate.

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Fall / Winter 2021

A pile of books

Bedside Reading

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jeffrey Stewart, professor of Black Studies, shares an eclectic list of book recommendations.
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