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Emory Reads

Suggestions and lists of fiction/nonfiction books to read.

Finding Books at Emory

Finding free public domain books

Library Search

Use Library Search to find books, journals, videos, government documents, microfilm collections and other materials at the Emory libraries, including Woodruff; Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library; Goizueta Business; Pitts Theology; Woodruff Health Sciences Center; McMillan Law; Science Commons; Music and Media; and Oxford libraries.

Searching For Books In Library Search

From Library Search:

  • Type in your keywords
  • When you get some results, use "Refine Search Results" on the left to narrow your search by author, item type, date and more.

Too many search results?

  • Add additional terms to your search
  • Limit your search by item type, exact phrase, and/or author/title/subject using Library Search's drop-down menus
  • Use Library Search's "Limit Your Search" feature (in the left column) 

Too few results?

  • Remove some terms from your search
  • Add synonyms using OR [in upper case] with parentheses - for example (women OR woman OR female)

Off-topic results?

You can access your account to see what items you currently have checked out, when they are due, and to renew them. Click the "My Library Card" button in the upper-right corner of Library Search to log in, or click here.

Navigating the Libraries

Where to start? We have collections for different interests, so you can start by searching your favorite author or searching a book title and learn where the book is shelved in Library Search. If don't have a book in mind and want to browse then consider browsing:

1. The main floor circular display shelving in Woodruff Library - look for signs for McNaughton, New Books, and Exhibits for a variety of titles.

2. The book nook in the Science Commons in Atwood for science fiction, science nonfiction, travel guides for study abroad programs, and lots more.

3. Oxford Library's New York Times Bestsellers collection with a special focus on Young Adult novels. 

4. Ask at any of your favorite Emory libraries where you can find something to read beyond your textbooks. 

5. For non-English language titles, locate the title in Library Search or ask an International Area Studies librarian