This summer, take full advantage of your time off by reading a book (or a few)! Not sure what to read? Look over this list to find some of the books that Manor’s faculty and staff recommend. (Just think how easy it will be to strike up a conversation with Prez Peri if you’ve read one of his favorite books!) Regardless of whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge, find inspiration, or relax with an easy read, this list has what you’re looking for!
By Paulo Coelho
Recommended by: Emily Carroll, Digital Marketing Manager
By Trevor Noah
Recommended by: Mary Sims J.D., Director of Legal Studies Program
By Bruce Springsteen
Recommended by: Mary Sims J.D., Director of Legal Studies Program
Demographics and Demand for Higher Education
By Nathan D. Grawe
Recommended by: Kim Hamm, Director of Institutional Advancement
By Jeannette Walls
Recommended by: President Peri
The Improvement Guide: A Practical Approach to Enhancing Organizational Performance
By Gerald J. Langley, et. Al.
Recommended by: Kim Hamm, Director of Institutional Advancement
By Bryan Stevenson
Recommended by: Mary Sims J.D., Director of Legal Studies Program
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
By Ransom Riggs
Recommended by: President Peri
Psalms
Recommended by: Sister Cecilia, Director of Ukrainian Heritage Studies Center
Reframing Organizations: Artistry, Choice, and Leadership
By Lee Bolman & Terrence Deal
Recommended by: President Peri
By Mitch Albom
Recommended by: Sarah Clymer, Marketing Communications Assistant
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
By Lauren Hillenbrand
Recommended by: Cherie Crosby Ph.D, Program Director of the Early Childhood Education Program
By Jean Ryes
Recommended by Donna Guerin MLIS, Library Director
We hope you check out some of these books this summer for self improvement, inspiration, and relaxation. Have a wonderful and enjoyable summer, and feel free to start a conversation with someone about their recommendation when you’re back on campus in the fall!
Have a favorite read? Add a comment below!