A&E Book Club: “Fall back” on these classic boarding school novels
By Caroline Lee | November 14, 2025While Grounds is undeniable in its beauty at this time of year, there is no better source for inspiration than a New England boarding school.
While Grounds is undeniable in its beauty at this time of year, there is no better source for inspiration than a New England boarding school.
Each of these books reflects how mother figures can mold the narrative of literature, whether that be shaping their children’s identities or teaching them valuable lessons.
Elizabeth Mirabal, third-year Spanish Ph.D student at the University, wrote “Herbarium” as a 205 page collection of free verse poems about the flora of Cuba. Two years ago, “Herbarium” was translated by a group of six undergraduate students in Professor Nieves Garcia Prados’ class, SPAN 4040, “Translation from Spanish to English.”
Dove found herself interrogating Virginia’s “conflicted South” in her poetry as she settled into her position at the University, but not necessarily in the ways readers anticipated.
VLR publishes a variety of poetry, prose and visual art in both a print and online issue each semester. Submissions are open to any Virginia college students, making it an ideal way for young Commonwealth creatives to gain experience and exposure.
These three novels, although their plots differ widely, offer a lens into the intricate complexities and beauty of everyday life.
The book examines how female writers tempered by colonialism navigate multilingualism, demonstrating how language can simultaneously alienate and empower.
For any student unsure of what their first post-finals read should be, look no further than the favorite books of these four academics.
Gather your picnic blankets, venture into the grass and trees, and grab a cozy fantasy book on your way out.
On the first Friday of each month, New Dominion Bookshop opens its doors for Friday Night Writes -- an open mic for emerging Charlottesville musicians and writers.
Drawing on ideas from iconic books to vent through song, these tracks will send you on an emotional journey to a lyrical cure you never knew you needed.
The Charlottesville resident and University alumnus has amassed a substantial following on social media for his love of books.
Feel the love this February with these three books about friendship, romance, and family.
"Emerging Narratives: Black Queer Youth in Literature and Theory," a class of Tichara Robertson's design, will focus on literature that centers LGBTQ+ Black characters, particularly in middle-grade and young-adult novels.
To start your 2024 off, consider peering into the past with these three historical fiction books that will shape your outlook on the year ahead.