Leisure Reading titles are selected from various book lists, trends in popular culture, and staff & student suggestions.
We welcome your recommendations or comments. Contact us via email at: yul_cda@yorku.ca
Need a break? Looking for a good book to read? For your reading pleasure, Scott Library's Content Development & Analysis Department maintains a Leisure Reading Collection.
Our Leisure Reading Collection is located in the pods on the 2nd floor of Scott Library. This rotating selection of popular reading materials is updated frequently. Current and past categories have included: New Fiction, New Poetry (For National Poetry Month in April), CanLit (Canadian Literature), Bestsellers, Award Winners, and Staff & Student Picks. Stay tuned for: York Authors, Asian Heritage Month, Black History Month, Indigenous History Month, Pride, Banned Books and more.
A Leisure Reading collection is important, even in an academic library. Some of the benefits of reading include: stress relief, promotion of lifelong reading/learning, positive effects on academic success and it's FUN! To learn more check out this study linking recreational reading and academic achievement.
