Summer of Love: Romance Picks from Pop Lit

A panoramic banner image with a vintage, warm-toned aesthetic. In the center, two women in light-colored clothing sit in a small wooden rowboat on a calm, blue lake. The background features rolling green alpine hills, a distant forest, and mountains. In the upper left corner, the words "Summer of love" are written in a prominent, 1970s-style yellow script font with a red outline.

This summer, we’re bringing the heat with a new display featuring romance books from our Popular Literature collection! Alongside bestsellers like Heated Rivalry, you’ll find new arrivals with the same compelling mix of tension and chemistry—on the field and beyond. Whether you’re drawn to the thrill of the game or the spark between characters, explore these summer romance picks on display now in Pop Lit, located on the main floor of Strozier... Continue Reading →

May 29, 2026 0

New Arrivals to Pop Lit!

Eager to unwind with a good book? Discover these new arrivals to the Popular Literature Collection, located on the main level of Strozier Library (near Starbucks)! Our newest selections offer something for everyone. Crack open literary fiction bestsellers like Katabasis by R.F. Kuang and Hungerstone by Kat Dunn, get lost in a love story with... Continue Reading →

March 25, 2026 0

Halloween Horror: Library Staff Picks!

With Halloween right around the corner, we asked FSU library staff members for their horror recommendations! Here are their responses: Saw, 2004, dir. James Wan (from Zane Boyle, Communications Specialist) Though the Saw movies have garnered something of an infamous reputation, they hold a special place in my heart. There is a temptation to write them... Continue Reading →

October 21, 2025 0

10 Books to Read for Body Acceptance Week 2024

October 16th – 25th is Body Acceptance Week at FSU. We are partnering with CHAW to raise awareness about this important week, and to suggest some related books for your reading list that FSU libraries has recently added to our collection. (For other fantastic books in our collection see our booklist from last year). Body... Continue Reading →

October 16, 2024 0

20 Banned Books Available at FSU Libraries

Each year, FSU Libraries observes Banned Books Week: an annual event celebrating intellectual freedom and open access to information. According to the American Library Association (ALA), in 2023, 4,2401 different books were targeted through either a ban2 and/or challenge. Public and school libraries saw a 92% increase from 2022 in censorship attempts. Of all the... Continue Reading →

September 16, 2024 1

Finding Popular Literature at Strozier Library

The Pop Lit collection at Strozier Library provides access to newer fiction and nonfiction leisure books and media for all students at Florida State University. Located on the main floor next to the Starbucks Lounge, it's the perfect place to have a sip and read a book! The Collection Short for Popular Literature, Pop Lit... Continue Reading →

September 9, 2024 0

The Most Popular Books at FSU Libraries

To call the collection of books in FSU libraries gargantuan is a gross understatement. There’s more information in these books than anyone could hope to consume in numerous lifetimes. But don't worry, we’ve compiled a list of the most commonly sought-after materials that the libraries here at FSU offer.

June 6, 2024 1

12 eBooks for Summer

Summer is nearly here! As temperatures rise and the days stretch longer, it's a great time to enjoy a good book accessible right from the comfort of your own device. Here's our list of 12 summer-perfect eBooks available via lib.fsu.edu!

April 30, 2024 0

Finals Week with FSU Libraries: Studio Ghibli

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This Finals Week, FSU Libraries are inspired by the magical world of Studio Ghibli! With themed events and displays offered throughout the next two weeks at Strozier and Dirac, there are plenty of opportunities to destress and recharge between study sessions.

April 15, 2024 0

Blind Date with an eBook

Don't judge these eBooks by their covers! Using only the clues below, dive into FSU Libraries' collection of fiction and nonfiction books available online through lib.fsu.edu. For more reading suggestions, visit Strozier Library and Dirac Science Library for our in-person "Blind Date" displays this February! eBook 1 Fiction Families, Haunted Houses, Mexico eBook 2 Nonfiction... Continue Reading →

January 29, 2024 0

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