A Novel Idea

The Guardian has published a series on 1,000 Novels that Everyone Must Read. Even to me, an avid reader, reading 1,000 novels seems daunting!

However, this series of articles is a great place to choose your next book. The Guardian has divided the books by genre instead of making one large alphabetical list. You can choose to browse their picks by: War & Travel, Science Fiction & Fantasy, State of the Nation, Family & Self, Comedy, Crime, and Love. Each category is divided into three parts and each book choice has a brief description (without spoilers). Whatever your interest, you're sure to find a good read here.

I had a good time looking through the categories and finding books that I'd already read (or had on my bookshelves waiting for me).

Once you find a book that you want to read, you can check it out from the library. You can find your book in WorldCat.org. If you enter your zip code, you'll be able to find a library near you. Use 55447 to find books in the GU/MSB libraries.

Let your librarian know if you have questions picking or tracking down a book!
- Elaine Settergren, Online Librarian

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Your school library has a lot to offer for completing your homework, but did you know we also have some fiction available too? You can search for fiction and non-fiction here.

You can also use this Worldcat search to find books at your local public library or your local campus library.

- Elaine Settergren, Online Librarian