UB Libraries Summer Reading Stampede

Join the UB Libraries for our summer reading challenge!

Last Updated: Sep 5, 2025 1:09 PM

Challenge One: Read outside

Grab a book (physical copy, audiobook, ebook - any kind of book) and find a place to read in a park, or on the beach, or at a restaurant while you eat outside on a sunny day! Enjoy the outdoors!

Challenge Two: Read a new book in your favorite genre

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Challenge Three: Read a book recommended by a friend

Talk to a friend who's also participating in the UB Reading Stampede! Or maybe you want to see what your favorite celebrity is reading - they can be a friend too! Check out The Most Recent Celebrity Book Club Picks

Challenge Four: Read a book published in 2025

We Recommend:

Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green

You may know John Green from his young adult novels like The Fault in Our Stars or Turtles All the Way Down, but his most recent book is a nonfiction exploration of one of the most deadly (yet curable) diseases--tuberculosis--throughout history and in our current world. Green's frank writing style and frequent asides allow his unique voice to come through in a book that explores the serious topic of public health inequity and possible solutions. I especially enjoyed the audiobook, narrated by Green himself.Find it at UB Libraries.

- Mary Kamela, Student Support & Engagement Librarian

Challenge Five: Share a book with a friend or family member

Share a copy of a book once you've finished it, or just recommend a book, eBook, or audiobook that you recently enjoyed!