About the Community of Readers

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Established in 2007 by the Leatherby Libraries, the Community of Readers is the summer reading program for Chapman University. This program is open to everyone who has borrowing privileges at the Leatherby Libraries and a current library account, including students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Members select books from the Leatherby Libraries and receive prizes upon submission of their first review. The only requirement is that books must be obtained through the Leatherby Libraries.

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Friday, July 29, 2016

Educating Lawyers: Preparation for the Profession of Law



Title
Educating Lawyers: Preparation for the Profession of Law
Author
William Sullivan, et al
Call Number
KF272 .E38 2007  
Location
Other
Rating
Recommended
Book Review
This is one of a series of reports on professional education issues by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Accordingly, it is written for a target audience  (educators, scholars, law school and university administrators and faculty). rather than the general public. It is well researched and overall quite readable. Legal Education has undergone a tremendous shift in the past two decades, and this book is an important contributed to the dialogue about teaching and learning  the law.
Submitted By
Melissa Berry
Department or Major
Law Career Services
Status
Staff
Chapman Email

Thursday, July 28, 2016

The Return of Tarzan



Title
The Return of Tarzan
Author
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Call Number
Ebook
Location
Ebook
Rating
Highly Recommended
Book Review
The sequel to "Tarzan of the Apes" follows our hero on his journey through civilization and back to Africa. It is a story of self discovery as well as a debate of who has the more savage nature - civilized people, tribal natives, or primitive apes?
Submitted By
Cori Schmidtbauer
Department or Major
Leatherby Libraries
Status
Staff
Chapman Email

Me Talk Pretty One Day



Title
Me Talk Pretty One Day
Author
David Sedaris
Call Number
PS3569.E314 M4 2000
Location
2nd Floor Humanities
Rating
Highly Recommended
Book Review
This collection of stories is Sedaris at his best. His caustic wit and self-deprecating style make him both entertaining and relatable. You can't help but root for him.
Submitted By
Lauren Menges
Department or Major
Leatherby Libraries
Status
Staff
Chapman Email

Seabiscuit



Title
Seabiscuit
Author
Laura Hillenbrand
Call Number
SF355.S4 H56 2003
Location
3rd Floor Science and Technology
Rating
Highly Recommended
Book Review
If you like stories about underdogs, read Seabisbuit. A tiny horse with crooked legs and a jockey who was half blind made the impossible possible. This is a charming story about Depression-era America and overcoming the odds.
Submitted By
Lauren Menges
Department or Major
Leatherby Libraries
Status
Staff
Chapman Email

Gone Girl



Title
Gone Girl
Author
Gillian Flynn
Call Number
PS3606.L935 G66 2012
Location
2nd Floor Humanities
Rating
Highly Recommended
Book Review
This was a page turner if I ever read one. It was really hard to put down. The book keeps you guessing throughout, with a game-changing plot twist about halfway through. Highly recommended for fun summer reading!
Submitted By
Lauren Menges
Department or Major
Leatherby Libraries
Status
Staff
Chapman Email