Seattle University Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Know My Name: A Memoir
Chanel MillerEach year, Seattle U selects a Common Text for all incoming students to read as an introduction to their academic experience. This year, students read “Know My Name” by Chanel Miller, who led a virtual discussion on her work as part of yesterday’s New Student Convocation. https://t.co/EMiKbajqWt
Paperback, 2020
$19.00Member price:$9.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Nice Racism: How Progressive White People Perpetuate Racial Harm
Robin DiangeloRobin DiAngelo, PhD. ‘91, came to campus to give a lecture on her new book, “Nice Racism: How Progressive White People Perpetuate Racial Harm.” The event was a precursor to Seattle U’s Racial Equity Summit on April 13. Learn more: https://t.co/DXQdY6Scox https://t.co/fWqXiR13GS
Paperback, 2022
$16.00Member price:$8.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Imagining Central America: Short Histories
Serena CosgroveJoin @ElliottBayBooks on 1/30 for a conversation with Associate Professor of International Studies Serena Cosgrove, PhD, and Isabeau J. Belisle Dempsey, ’19, for a discussion of their new book, “Imagining Central America: Short Histories.” Details: https://t.co/60Ywpc0dhg
Paperback, 2023
$27.95Member price:$27.95 + Free shipping0% off(Limited Discount Book)
State Formation through Emulation
Chin-Hao HuangOn Nov. 15, Chin-Hao Huang of @yalenus will deliver a lecture about his new book, “State Formation through Emulation: The East Asian Model,” for the Peter L. Lee Endowed Lectureship in East Asian Culture and Civilization. RSVP to the in-person event: https://t.co/VF0VK9EhkS
Hardcover, 2022
$111.00Member price:$105.45 + Free shipping5% off
Catherine of Aragon: Infanta of Spain, Queen of England
Theresa EarenfightOn Jan. 26, History Professor Theresa M. Earenfight will give an illustrated talk on her new book, “Catherine of Aragon: Infanta of Spain, Queen of England,” as part of @pborocathedral’s Katharine of Aragon Festival. Get your tickets to watch virtually: https://t.co/AEsaN9wVLe https://t.co/hxY4ZyFLa3
Hardcover, 2021
$34.95Member price:$34.95 + Free shipping0% off(Limited Discount Book)
The Laughter
Sonora JhaAre you going to be in town early for #AWP23? Join us on campus on March 7 for a conversation with @ProfSonoraJha on her new novel, “The Laughter.” Register here: https://t.co/MqnRcHan9C
Paperback, 2024
$17.99Member price:$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book