The National Book Foundation designated October as national book month in 2003. During this month, people are encouraged to read more and celebrate their favorite authors.
Senior Mariane Labelle’s favorite book is “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
“I was literally reading it in the softball dugout before a game,” said the Communications major.
“Love and Other Words” by Christina Lauren is SFU graduate Belle Farmer’s favorite book. She said the book is about people finding each other after a long period of time and realizing that connections do last.
Freshman Gus Ryan is more into the historical genre. His favorite book is “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
“I like how it conveys trying to achieve the American dream, while also being a tragic romance,” said Ryan.
Exercise Physiology Assistant Professor Michelle Giles said her favorite book is “The Best of Me” by Nicholas Sparks.
“I couldn’t put it down,” said Giles. “Plus the ending was just shocking.”
“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen Chbosky is junior Kate Hrinda’s favorite book. It is a story about growth and one that emphasizes how important it is to have meaningful friendships.
The historical fiction novel “Uprising” by Margaret Peterson Haddix is junior Sofia Zielinski’s favorite read. She said she like it because it explains how women’s work lives were very different during the 20th century.
First-year student Meeca Smith said her favorite book is “It Ends with Us” by Colleen Hoover. Smith said this book drew her into reading and helped her discover a love for reading she didn’t know she had.
“It Ends with Us” is a romance novel about breaking the cycle of domestic abuse.
Sophomore Caden Miller loves dystopian novels – his favorite book is “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury.
“Dystopian novels always make me think about what the world could be,” said Miller.
