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Reading list - browse and suggest missing titles

Find your next great read with our Black History Month reading list of staff and student reading recommendations. 

Many titles are available to borrow from our libraries in print or ebook format. Click through to NUsearch from the reading list to check availability of each item and place Click and Collect requests. 

Help us to further diversify our collections

We're committed to improving the diversity of our leisure reading collection throughout the year. Use this form to suggest titles for our collections from underrepresented voices. 

 
 

Reading challenge - coming soon

This October we're hosting a reading challenge featuring eight titles from our reading list. 

Read one of the books from the list, share your thoughts with us and we'll select three participants at random to win a £20 Amazon voucher and a copy of one of the books. You don't need to have read the whole book!

Terms and conditions

Choose from this list

Watch this space or follow us on Instagram @UoNLibraries for more details.

 

Black Literary and Creative Community (BLACC)

Join the Black Literary and Creative Community (BLACC) to explore literature and creative experiences for black heritage students.

  • A space for you to explore your interests beyond your course
  • Access resources, practical work experience and dedicated events
  • Join focus groups to discuss your university journey, academic barriers and improve the black heritage student experience
 
 

Exploring our collections

In our physical and online collections, staff, students and researchers can access a wide range of books and journals related to the history, achievements, contributions and lived experiences of Black people. 

Take a look at our blog post for some suggestions of where to start your search.

 
 

 

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