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CommonReads

  1. All incoming freshman at St. Edward's University in TX will be reading WORLD WAR Z and discussing... The Zombie War! bit.ly/MKYxIR 1:29 PM May 24th via web
  2. "The best novel about digital life yet," says a professor at Oberlin College of SUPER SAD TRUE LOVE STORY. Read why: bit.ly/MoEek4 11:15 AM May 17th via web
  3. DEAR MARCUS author Jerry McGill opens up about his most challenging, frustrating, and rewarding job: being a teacher. bit.ly/JB8cim 7:20 AM May 15th via web
  4. Summer Reading 2012-2013: Includes Common Core State Standards. This resource is designed to help teachers and s... bit.ly/JaJm8J 2:43 PM May 9th via twitterfeed
  5. Sacred Heart University announces its selection of THE OTHER WES MOORE as summer reading for their incoming freshmen: bit.ly/Jdg3Br 1:53 PM May 8th via web
  6. Concordia College picks Eboo Patel's ACTS OF FAITH for a second year! This title will launch their BIG READ program: bit.ly/IoIXSs 1:05 PM Apr 30th via web
  7. Published The Chronicle Review (4/27/12): LOGAVINA STREET on Scribd scr.bi/IhqDsL #readcast 11:24 AM Apr 27th via Scribd
  8. Published The Chronicle Review (5/11/12): IN THE GARDEN OF BEASTS on Scribd scr.bi/IhoT2F #readcast 11:19 AM Apr 27th via web
  9. Published The Chronicle Review (4/20/12): HIT LIT on Scribd scr.bi/J0KGtA #readcast 11:06 AM Apr 27th via Scribd
  10. Published Why Nations Fail on Scribd scr.bi/J0InGR #readcast 11:02 AM Apr 27th via Scribd
  11. The end of the school year is almost here, check out THE START-UP OF YOU as a graduation gift for new professionals: bit.ly/JwogzN 7:25 AM Apr 27th via web
  12. Louisburg College selects MY ORANGE DUFFEL BAG by author Sam Bracken for their 2012-13 common reading title! bit.ly/JvATQe 10:35 AM Apr 24th via web
  13. Recommended for Common Reading and Social Science Courses: Full Body Burden, Growing Up in the Nuclear Shadow of... bit.ly/HWMhyQ 8:19 AM Apr 20th via twitterfeed
  14. QUIET author Susan Cain's TED talk "smashed" all previous TED records with over 1.3 million views! Check out the video: bit.ly/wxlmQO 8:10 AM Apr 17th via web
  15. Congrats to Thomas Mullen, his book THE MANY DEATHS OF THE FIREFLY BROTHER was nominated for the Townsend Fiction prize bit.ly/HNWeON 7:09 AM Apr 17th via web
  16. Loyola University Chicago and Saint Louis University select Enrique’s Journey as Common Read!: Enrique’s Journey... bit.ly/IB8LV8 11:09 AM Apr 9th via twitterfeed
  17. University of Delaware Selects Behind the Beautiful Forevers for Common Reader: Behind the Beautiful Forevers by... bit.ly/I8DmMO 11:11 AM Apr 5th via twitterfeed
  18. The secret is out! UTC unveils (literally) their selection of OUTCASTS UNITED for their 2012 FYRE pick! Check it out: bit.ly/HIuBJS 9:57 AM Apr 3rd via web
  19. Congratulations to author John Robison who was appointed to serve on the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee! bit.ly/H5SDi1 9:42 AM Apr 2nd via web
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