If you are unable to procure a title from the list in a category or you have already read everything listed, you may propose an alternative title by submitting a request to me through THIS FORM. 

Do not include any books in your literature logs that you read prior to taking 618 this semester, or that you have read for LIS 617.  One exception to this is Blood in the Water for our whole class book discussion.

Do not read more than one title by the same author for your 618 literature logs this semester. Our goal is to read as widely as possible!

Some of the award lists include nominated titles. You are allowed to read nominated titles from these lists, as well as honor titles, unless otherwise indicated.

Two additional format requirements. At least ONE book you read from this list should be in AUDIOBOOK format, and ONE book you read from this list should be GRAPHIC LITERATURE (GRAPHIC NOVEL format). Indicate which titles you read in these formats on your literature log, and your reflection should include the audio or graphic literature reading/listening experience. Of course, you can choose to read more in these formats if you wish. Please make this easy for me to figure out – consider using a symbol or noting it in your lit log entry.  

Most of these titles do NOT have specific due dates. However, a few do because they are part of an assignment or group discussion. If there IS a specific due date, it is listed by the category. For example, your realistic fiction choice is due on 8/25, because you will be participating in a group discussion during our first meeting. 

Content Warning: Our classroom provides an open space for the critical and civil exchange of ideas. Some readings and other content in this course will include topics that some students may find offensive and/or traumatic. I ask all students to help to create an atmosphere of mutual respect and sensitivity. I will NOT be providing content warnings for individual books for the class. If you have experienced a trauma and are concerned about the potential for triggers, I encourage you to read reviews of the books to determine if they are appropriate for you as an individual. I also encourage you to determine if content is triggering or if it is merely uncomfortable.