The Rare Book School is open to students, faculty and local community members alike, with classes and exhibits that work to highlight their mission of understanding our cultural history through physical text.
This list blends history, fantasy, dystopian and classic slashers all into the overarching genre of horror, allowing for anyone to find a subgenre they like.
These three books range from informational to inventive to introspective and give readers an assortment of entry points for learning and thinking about AI.
The independent bookstore was founded by Class of 2015 alumnus Philip Lorish, who hopes to support what he calls the “practice of reading” in the Charlottesville community.
Though Pride Month will soon be over, it is never too late to celebrate the Queer community and all who are a part of it.
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.
In a self-titled “journey through books,” Jesse Ball treated listeners to some of his most beloved original and non-original pieces in an event hosted by the University’s Creative Writing Program.
