Do some reading over spring break!

Before you leave for spring break, stock up on some great new reads! If you're working on your papers and doing some catch-up, remember we'll be open next week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The whole College will be closed on Friday, March 15.

Here are a few of our suggestions before you go:

Are you a foodie and a history buff, then try Douglas Neel's The Food and Feasts of Jesus: Inside the World of First-Century Food, with Menus and Recipes.

Speaking of history...there's nothing more interesting, at least to me, than books on the Tudors. Here are a couple on Elizabeth that might be of interest: The Watchers: A Secret History of the Reign of Elizabeth I by Stephen Alford and Heretic Queen: Queen Elizabeth I and the Wars of Religion by Susan Ronald. 

Calling all dancers! Take a look at The Meaning of Tango: the Story of Argentinian Dance by Christine Denniston and Tango: the Art History of Love by Robert Farris Thompson.

Ever wondered why is Apple so successful? Take a look at Inside Apple: How America's Most Admired and Secretive Company Really Works by Adam Lashinsky or Carmine Gallo's The Apple Experience: the Secrets of Delivering Insanely Great Customer Service.

Facebook and Google are so prevalent in our everyday lives, so if you're interested in finding out more, then take a look at The Facebook Effect: The Inside Story of the Company That Is Connecting the World by David Kirkpatrick or In the Plex: How Google Thinks, Works and Shapes Our Lives by Steven Levy.

Here's a new take on our formative history, Founding Finance: How Debt, Speculation, Foreclosures, Protests and Crackdowns Made Us a Nation by William Hogeland.

Are you not quite ready to take on the responsibilities of adulthood? That's a good thing according to Richard A. Settersten's Not Quite Adults: Why 20-somethings Are Choosing a Slower Path to Adulthood, and Why It's Good for Everyone.

Are you a budding artist? Then Brainard Carey's New Markets for Artists: How to Sell, Fund Projects, and Exhibit Using Social Media, DIY Pop-ups, eBay, Kickstarter, and Much More might be just what you need.

For anyone in the midst of writing a paper, check out The Big Ten of Grammar: Identifying and Fixing the Ten Most Frequent Grammatical Errors by William B. Bradshaw and Editing Made Easy: Simple Rules for Effective Writing by Bruce Kaplan.

I'm going to stop now, but I could go on and on. All these new books get me excited! If you want more, take a look at our new books list or search in the catalog. Have a great spring break!