The hazy, lazy days of summer are here. Next time you head to the beach or park for a reprieve from the heat, bring along something to read to take your mind off work. While you’re probably used to finding scholarly articles or text books at the Dibner Library, did you know that we also have a selection of popular nonfiction and novels? Instead of heading to the book store, save your cash for some ice cold drinks and check out our collection.

Listed below is a small sample of what’s available at Dibner Library. Follow the links to the item’s record in our our new catalog, PolyCat, where you’ll find book descriptions, photos, and reviews from Amazon. We are still working out some kinks as we complete the installation of PolyCat. Please feel free to give us feedback and stay tuned for more information about the new catalog.

Suggested Summer Reading

Fiction:

• The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon, 2000
• Cellophane by Marie Arana, 2006
• The Constant Gardener by John Le Carré, 2001
• The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon, 2003
• The Footprints of God (audio book) by Greg Iles, 2003
• Rainbow’s End by Vernor Vinge, 2006
• The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger, 2003

Non Fiction:

• The Audacity of Hope: thoughts on reclaiming the American dream by Barack Obama, 2006
• Einstein’s Luck: the truth behind some of the greatest scientific discoveries by John Waller, 2002
• Freakonomics: a rogue economist explores the hidden side of everything by Steven Levitt & Stephen Dubner, 2006
• Robot Building for Beginners by David Cook, 2002
• The Secret by Rhonda Byrne, 2006
• A Sideways Look at Time by Jay Griffiths, 2004
• The Subway Chronicles: scenes from life in New York by Jacquelin Cangro, 2006