{"id":10511,"date":"2025-09-10T02:15:22","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T02:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/?p=10511"},"modified":"2025-09-10T11:10:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T11:10:46","slug":"books-we-read-anniversary-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/books-we-read-anniversary-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Books We Read celebrates diversity in reading, Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem\">Since its inception, the Books We Read blog has evolved into a community of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences. It began as an extension of the <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/history\/r4r\/\">Reading for Recovery project<\/a> at the Center of Alcohol Studies Library (2015\u20132016), a <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/bibliotherapy-in-libraries\/\">bibliotherapy<\/a> initiative that eventually evolved into a broader project: Books We Read. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem\">This site was launched in\u00a0August 2019 to continue connecting readers with meaningful texts by expanding the original scope. It now serves as a digital platform for students, librarians, general faculty, and staff to <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/how-we-read-read-diverse-books\/\">share reflections on books, reading habits, and the role of books<\/a> in personal and academic growth, reflecting the diversity of the Rutgers community.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>A platform rooted in inclusivity<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2020\/07\/JCOinvite-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2469 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2020\/07\/JCOinvite-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2020\/07\/JCOinvite-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2020\/07\/JCOinvite-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2020\/07\/JCOinvite-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2020\/07\/JCOinvite-1.png 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>The blog builds on the belief that reading is for everyone. Whether you are a first-year student navigating college life, a faculty member seeking new teaching tools, or a librarian curating collections, Books We Read offers something meaningful. It\u2019s a space where scholarly rigor meets personal reflection, and where reading becomes a shared journey.<\/p>\n<p>Since 2019, the blog has intentionally expanded its scope to include books by authors from underrepresented backgrounds and genres that speak to varied interests\u2014from memoirs and historical fiction to poetry and cookbooks. This approach has helped develop a sense of belonging among readers who can see their identities and experiences reflected in the texts.<\/p>\n<p>Books are not necessarily chosen for their academic or literary merit, but rather for their ability to resonate with diverse readers. The blog often includes <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/people\/\">student bloggers<\/a>, showcasing through their voices how diverse books impact people at different stages of their academic and personal journeys.<\/p>\n<h4>Main themes<\/h4>\n<p>The thematic variety reflects scholarly insight and personal engagement. Here is a list of our key themes with sample posts to mark the new school year.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bibliotherapy\/Guided reading<\/strong>: An exploration of how reading can support mental health, personal growth, and resilience. By treating librarians as \u201caccidental bibliotherapists,\u201d the Books We Read blog guides readers to texts that resonate with their experiences.\n<ul>\n<li class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/librarians-guide-bibliotherapy\/\">Connecting the right book with the right reader at the right time<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/hope-harbison\/\">Hope: How three dogs taught me the meaning of life<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/drunkalogue-a-journey-from-addiction-to-redemption\/\">Drunkalogue: A journey from addiction to redemption<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/grief-jaszberenyi\/\">Grief: To Each Their Own \u2013 Reading S\u00e1ndor J\u00e1szber\u00e9nyi<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/female-voices\/\">Disability awareness month: Female voices<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/believe-eric-legrand\/\">Believe Eric LeGrand<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<figure id=\"attachment_904\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-904\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/gallery\/8\/2019\/08\/BooksWeReadChangWall-e1567632355575.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-904 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2019\/08\/BooksWeReadChangWall-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-904\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Miniposters of books that students recently read on display in Chang Library. Click on the image to open all galleries.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Student voices<\/strong>: Rutgers mentoring programs are frequently featured, such as Academic Mentoring at SEBS and Portals to Academic Success. Posts reflect student feedback, reading habits, and library experiences, often showcasing the importance of recreational reading and creativity in academic settings.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/back-in-love-with-reading\/\">How I Fell Back in Love with Reading in Grad School<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/poetry-reading-vs-writing\/\">Poetry Reading vs. Writing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/neurodiversity-on-campus\/\">Neurodiversity on Campus<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/writing-poetry-library-school\/\">Writing Poetry in Library School<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/interview-brian-michael-bell\/\">Changing Careers: From Graphic Design to Libraries<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/musical-mysteries-the-violin-conspiracy-by-brendan-slocumb\/\">Musical Mysteries: The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Food and culture:<\/strong> A recurring theme is the intersection of literature and culinary history. Posts like \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/history-through-food\/\">History through food<\/a>\u201d and \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/historical-cookbooks\/\">Historical cookbooks<\/a>\u201d blend storytelling with cultural analysis, showing how food-related texts can present broader historical and social contexts.\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/burgers-books-1\/\">Summer Reading: Food Books<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/burgers-books-1\/\">Hamburger America: Burgers and Books (Part 1)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/regional-foods\/\">Regional Foods (And Books About Them)<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/food-and-culture-in-solito\/\">Food and Culture in Solito<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/promotional-cookbooks\/\">Promotional Cookbooks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/celebrity-chef-cookbooks\/\">Celebrity Chef Cookbooks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/historical-cookbooks\/\">Historical Cookbooks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/manuscript-cookbooks-more-than-handwritten-recipes\/\">Manuscript Cookbooks: More than Handwritten Recipes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/becky-diamond-interview\/\">Books We Write: Writing Food History<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Celebrations and reflections<\/strong>: Books We Read observes anniversaries, provides seasonal and thematic reading lists, and explores a variety of genres such as historical fiction and memoir.\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2023\/09\/Animal-Farm.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-8763 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2023\/09\/Animal-Farm-300x300.png\" alt=\"books\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2023\/09\/Animal-Farm-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2023\/09\/Animal-Farm-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2023\/09\/Animal-Farm-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2023\/09\/Animal-Farm-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2023\/09\/Animal-Farm.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/baldwin-legacy\/\">James Baldwin and his Lasting Legacy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/womens-equality-day\/\">Women\u2019s Equality Day<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/guidebooks\/\">The Joy of Reading Guidebooks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/thoughts-on-aging\/\">Thoughts on Aging<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/100-years-great-gatsby-pt1\/\">100 years of The Great Gatsby, Part 1<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/holodomor-reading\/\">Holodomor: Reading Recommendations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/animal-farm\/\">Banned Books: Animal Farm Revisited<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/blume-banned\/\">Judy Blume\u2019s Banned Books<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/mandela\/\">Celebrating the Legacy of Nelson Mandela<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/three-sisters\/\">Three Sisters and Historical Fiction<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/banned-books-librarians-read\/\">Banned Books Librarians Read<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/banned-books-week-2024\/\">Banned Books Week 2024<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Staff picks<\/strong> promote New Jersey authors, honor scholars, or simply share a particularly good read.\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/myron-bolitar\/\">Myron Bolitar: your favorite Jersey boy you might not know yet<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/holidays-dogs-and-rutgers-a-mystery-by-david-rosenfelt\/\">Holidays, dogs, and Rutgers -a Mystery by David Rosenfelt<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/country-of-the-blind\/\">The Country of the Blind<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/kariko\/\">Staff Picks: \u201cBreaking Through: My Life in Science\u201d by 2023 Nobel laureate Katalin Karik\u00f3<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/the-mysterious-world-within-and-around-us\/\">The Mysterious World Within and Around Us<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/crook-manifesto\/\">Staff Picks: Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/arango-garcia-marquez\/\">Staff Picks: \u201cPerspectives on the Life and Works of Gabriel Garc\u00eda M\u00e1rquez\u201d by Gustavo Arango<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/staff-picks-beautiful-world-where-are-you-sally-rooney\/\">Staff Picks: Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/solito-zamora\/\">Superheroes Among Us: Solito by Javier Zamora<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Artificial Intelligence<\/strong>, as seen through the eyes of the librarian, author, and students is a fairly new but significant addition to our diverse topics.\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/ai-college-writing\/\">Parallel Worlds: AI in College Writing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/ai-and-writing-organization-tips\/\">AI and Writing: Organization Tips<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/historical-fiction-ai\/\">AI and Writing: Historical Fiction<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/collaborative-mysteries-3\/\">The Mystery of Collaborative Mysteries, Part 3: AI as a Mystery Ghost Writer?<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/brave-new-world-by-chatgpt\/\">Brave New World, by ChatGPT<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cross-posts with Alcohol Archives<\/strong>: Occasionally, the blog features crossover content from the <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/alcoholstudies-archives\/blog\/\">Alcohol Studies Archives blog<\/a>, reinforcing the shared mission of preserving and interpreting Rutgers\u2019 scholarly heritage.\n<ul>\n<li class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/humor-archives\/\">Humor in the Archives<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/jellinek-disease-concept\/\">The Disease Concept of Alcoholism by E. M. Jellinek (1890-1963)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/from-the-archives-judging-a-book-by-its-cover\/\">From the Archives: Judging a Book by its Cover<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/hollywood-squares\/\">From the Archives: Hollywood Squares from Rutgers<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/books-we-read\/alcohol-cats-and-people\/\">From the Archives: Alcohol, Cats, and People<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As shown by page views statistics, these topics resonate well with readers. The tone is casual and non-judgmental, encouraging readers to engage with the material in their own way and on their own time while reflecting on their own experiences.<\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned for part 2: purpose and impact (with statistics).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since its inception, the Books We Read blog has evolved into a community of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences. 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