Book Recommendations

Welcome to our library’s celebration of Asian Heritage Month! This small selection of ten titles commemorate the rich tapestry of Asian cultures and histories from a Western Canadian perspective. From tales of resilience in the face of adversity to narratives of cultural fusion and identity exploration, these books offer a glimpse into the lives of Asian Canadians in the west.  No, really, where are you from? : personal stories of Chinese identity…

Browsing the library shelves at the University of Alberta Library can be a fairly daunting process. We have eight library locations spread across three campuses! Where to begin? We also have access to physical resources at our partner NEOS libraries. This virtual book display celebrates Fiction set in Alberta and is a sampling of titles to get you started. It’s summertime and our thoughts are on vacations and lazy backyard days. Have you…

Browsing the library shelves at the University of Alberta Library can be a fairly daunting process. We have eight library locations spread across three campuses! Where to begin? We also have access to physical resources at our partner NEOS libraries. This virtual book display celebrates Asian Heritage Month and is a sampling of titles to get you started. Two years ago we celebrated Asian Heritage Month with a virtual book display showcasing fiction,…

“A book is a magical thing that lets you travel to far-away places without ever leaving your chair.” Katrina Mayer Sometimes all you need for an amazing adventure is a comfy armchair and a fantastic book. With high prices at the pumps and chaos at our airports, why not discover adventure from the comfort of home? Whether planning a road trip across Canada, retracing an intrepid Viking voyage, or cycling the tour…

Sound the horns, bang the drums, and break out those exquisitely well-choreographed dance moves. The Winter 2022 semester is over…now what? Give your brain a well-deserved break with some enjoyable read recommendations from our University of Alberta Library Staff. Some items are in our catalogue, others are held by our friends at Edmonton Public Library (EPL). For those in our U of A community who do not have an EPL card, fear…

At this time of year when the moon looms large in the early evening sky, the wind sighs and teases the leaves still clinging fiercely to tree branches… ghosts and eerie tales abound. This is the season of Halloween and tall tales told by moonlight.  Speaking of tales… we have a few to share.   Many of you are perhaps new to our campus, so you might not yet be acquainted with our…

Are you like Monty & Ainsley and need a break from textbooks, papers, and Zoom calls? It could be time set aside the academia (for a wee scootch) and delve into some other reads that the University of Alberta Library (UAL) has to offer. Additionally, you could also explore the wonderful partnership our library has with our friends at Edmonton Public Library (EPL) through our L-Pass. The L-Pass allows current U of…

May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada, and to celebrate we are sharing a virtual book display featuring books by Canadian authors of Asian descent. These are just a few of the talented authors adding the richness of their experiences and cultures to the Canadian literary landscape. Time to replenish your “to read” book pile! There is a plethora of titles to choose from, and this gallery is a small sampler of…

Do you need a break from your studies? Why not curl up with a good book! Take a mental health break and escape into the pages of one (or more) of these suggested books from our library staff. Happy reading! Click on the “Link to catalogue” caption below the book covers to check on availability and place a hold. Some of these titles also have either e-books, or movie versions and we…