Summer Reading Stampede

This debut novel from a UB author hits the mark if you're looking for a beachy themed romance with a touch of mystery. The story centers on Casey who ditches her perfectly stable legal career in Cincinnati for the salty breeze and sun-drenched streets of Key West. Little does she know that her life is totally going to change.

- Bryan Sajecki, Social Sciences, Student Support, & Instruction Librarian

Widely considered "superior" to the print, the audiobook version of Project Hail Mary creates an immersive and engaging experience for the listener. Ray Porter's narration is largely cited for its success due to his ability to show emotional range and various tones of voice.

- Emily Gelsinger, Visiting Assistant Librarian

From one of the greatest writers on the Elizabethan era, Dark Renaissance is the thrilling and subversive life story of Christopher Marlowe – Shakespeare’s inspiration and rival, who helped to bring England out of the cultural darkness and into the light.

- Sarah Patton, Lead User Services Librarian

Some books don't always hold up in a reread,  but that cannot be said for Suzanne Collin's dystopian young adult series about living in and fighting against an authoritarian regime. Plus, summer is the perfect time to read before the film adaptation of the prequel, Sunrise on the Reaping, hits theaters in November.

- Laurel Mueller, Medical & Biomedical Sciences Liaison Librarian

Short story collections are great to take on in small bites when trying to read an entire novel seems overwhelming. There are so many collections to pick from depending on the preferred genre.

- Denise Wolfe, Senior Communications Specialist

Grab some friends and participate in "Book Club in a Bag" with the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library! It's an easy way to have you and some friends read the same book, at the same time, and share ideas when finished.

- Denise Wolfe, Senior Communications Specialist

"The idea is simple: People bring something to read and “invade” a large public space. This isn’t a book club; just a time to come together, to enjoy the act of reading, and to remind our fellow Buffalonians that reading is an essential element of the many of our lives." - Buffalo Reading Invasion

If you’re staying in Buffalo for the summer, check out all that the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library system has to offer! The B&ECPL consists of a Central Library, 8 branches in the City of Buffalo and 22 contract member libraries which operate 28 facilities outside the City of Buffalo.

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If you’re staying in Buffalo for the summer, check out all that the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library system has to offer! The B&ECPL consists of a Central Library, 8 branches in the City of Buffalo and 22 contract member libraries which operate 28 facilities outside the City of Buffalo.

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of this class coming-of-age film, directed by Rob Reiner and based on Stephen King's novella The Body.

- Mary Kamela, Student Support and Engagement Librarian

A quick and clever read, with one of the greatest opening paragraphs of all time! We Have Always Lived in the Castle is perfect for fans of Netflix's The Haunting of Hill House (an adaption of Jackson's book by the same name) and anyone who enjoys gothic fiction or unreliable narrators. Part of UB Libraries' Spotlight on Horror.

- Ally Wood, Engineering Librarian

Unwound Path was composed by Matthew Sargent as part of his PhD at UB. The piece was inspired by Robert Creeley's poem, "Kitchen." Creeley, often considered one of the most influential American poets of the 20th century, was a poetry professor at UB from 1966 to 2003.

- Ally Wood, Engineering Librarian

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Murder, she wrote! Nothing says "summer" quite like a murder mystery set in a quaint English village. Highly reagrded as one of Agatha Christie's best works, this novel features her famous protagonist, detective Hercule Poirot, and is to be enjoyed by any modern murder mystery fan.

- Jessica Hollister, Dental Liaison Librarian

Do you ever feel like life is meaningless, like society doesn't make any sense? If so, this book is right for you! Translated from French, this 1942 novel explores the life and inner thoughts of the main character, Meursault, as he struggles to fit into society. It is absurd by nature and has influenced subsequent works of literature and film. This is a title I reread often because of the weird, quirky charm. Oh, and there are several different English translations available, so pick your poison.

- Bryan Sajecki, Social Sciences, Student Support, & Instruction Librarian

This historical fiction novel, set in San Francisco in the 1950s, explores what it was like to grow up in the city's Chinatown during the Red Scare. Through the experiences of protagonists Lily and Kath, readers get to know San Francisco and its storied history as a vibrant, diverse city.

- Mary Kamela, Student Support & Engagement Librarian

Grab some friends and participate in "Book Club in a Bag" with the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library! It's an easy way to have you and some friends read the same book, at the same time, and share ideas when finished.

- Denise Wolfe, Senior Communications Specialist