Happy New Year, everyone!
We're excited to start another year of reading packed to the brim with both learning and fun. We've come up with a brand-new year of reading prompts designed to help you step out of your comfort zone and find something new, all while celebrating the joy of reading with our Read with MLC 2025 Reading Challenge.
This month's challenge is to read a book with a year in the title. There are tons of options out there, as seen in this Guardian article and this Goodreads list. Here are some of our staff's favorite suggestions:
Nineteen Eighty-Four
George Orwell
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hoopla at MLC
BARD
Orwell's warning is timeless and a classic everyone should read.
-Zach Burton, Cataloging Librarian
1Q84
Haruki Murakami
BARD
Take a wild, contemplative journey into alternate Tokyos with Japan's literary master.
-Elisabeth Scott, Reference Librarian
11/22/63
Stephen King
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BARD
I enjoyed this book immensely when it came out and it made me vow to never change history, even if I have the chance.
-Alex Brower, Information Services Director
Still not sure what to read this month? Try MLC's BookMatch service! Fill out our short form telling us about your reading likes and dislikes; we'll send you a list of recommended reads tailored to your tastes. Until next time, happy reading!
