Signum 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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A non-profit, online higher education institution. Specializing in Tolkien Studies, Imaginative Literature, Germanic Philology, and Classic Literature.

The Fall of Gondolin
J. R. R. Tolkien
Join @AranelParmadil for a discussion of THE FALL OF GONDOLIN. Consider a close reading of a section of the story, examine Tolkien’s language and narrative structure, and explore what each Tale tells us about his secondary world. Class begins March 2: https://t.co/IitrhvL2vt https://t.co/s0knQL7q4O
Paperback, 2019
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Resistance (Scholastic Gold)
Jennifer A. Nielsen
In May and June, kids in grades 5-8 can join Elise Trudel Cedeño for the monthly Book Club! May's book selection is RESISTANCE by Jennifer A. Nielsen. June's is HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON by Cressida Cowell. Learn more here: https://t.co/Sw4p6uylba https://t.co/2RgT8Z3zYx
Paperback, 2021
$8.99$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Farmer Giles of Ham
J. R. R. Tolkien
Smith of Wootton Major takes us to Fäerie. Farmer Giles of Ham transports us to a comical world of unforgettable adventures. Explore two of Tolkien's lesser-known stories in a relaxed discussion this fall! Register by May 1 for the course to run: https://t.co/N1US7RJcnA https://t.co/MIFmRZQiXp
Hardcover, 1999
$23.00$11.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Dracula
Stoker Bram
When we think of Gothic Horror, Bram Stoker’s Dracula immediately comes to mind. Explore the reasons why we're drawn to this character & how Stoker was connecting with Victorian anxiety. Taught by Dr. Sara Brown! Register by Oct. 1 for the course to run. https://t.co/LRxJemDWLQ https://t.co/z4jDpjOOH9
Hardcover, 2014
$23.95$11.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Paradise Lost
John Milton
John Milton’s 17th-century PARADISE LOST provides a masterclass in worldbuilding. Walk through Milton’s conception of Hell, the heights of Heaven, and more. Taught by Jeremy Larson. Class begins Nov. 1 and meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00pm ET. https://t.co/Y6mzYfzz1S https://t.co/oEG82uQAO1
Paperback, 2003
$12.00$6.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Over Sea, Under Stone
Susan Cooper
In OVER SEA, UNDER STONE, Cooper introduces us to the folklore of Cornwall, interweaving ancient customs with a modern confrontation against evil. We will explore the themes & ideas in the story & consider what it still holds for us now. Register by May 1: https://t.co/bzE8c6NFR8 https://t.co/sLew45tZGE
Paperback, 2023
$8.99$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Where the Drowned Girls Go: Wayward Children
Seanan McGuire
Explore the first three novellas of the Wayward Children series by Seanan McGuire! Join in for a discussion on portal fantasies, children's adventures, and what it can mean to believe in a world you may never see again. Register by March 1: https://t.co/Npyh8VODiA https://t.co/Vbh6lDFDra
Hardcover, Large Print, 2022
$39.95$19.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Fellowship of the Ring: The Lord of the Rings: Part One
J. R. R. Tolkien
Calling all high school-aged Tolkien fans! Join The Lord of the Rings Book Club and delve into the first installment of the trilogy. This May through June, we’ll be doing a close read of The Fellowship of the Ring. Learn more here: https://t.co/Sw4p6uylba https://t.co/v0KV7KjdK4
Hardcover, 2001
$25.20$12.60 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Meditations: With Selected Correspondence
Marcus Aurelius
This course will be structured as a guided reading of Aurelius' "Meditations". We will explore the life of Marcus Aurelius and then spend the bulk of the class reading/discussing his Meditations Books I-XII. Precepted by John Soden. Register by May 1! https://t.co/OhuYLH8Ez1 https://t.co/sHyXh0xW4Z
Paperback, 2011
$9.94$4.97 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Rescue
Jennifer A. Nielsen
Signum Academy's Book Club selection for February is RESCUE by Jennifer A. Nielsen! Each week, students meet online with their book club group to talk about stories they enjoy. https://t.co/S5GGzDvz7M https://t.co/oj6v7PErFD
Paperback, 2022
$8.99$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book