Author: Literatures at the Library
New Year, New Reads: Celebrating Sri Lankan Literary Voices
Celebrate Sri Lankan voices this Sri Lankan New Year with a curated collection of powerful stories and vibrant perspectives. All titles and more are available to read now on UC Berkeley’s OverDrive!
Discover two acclaimed Sri Lankan novels—The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida, winner of the 2022 Booker Prize, and A Passage North, a Booker-shortlisted gem:
Shehan Karunatilaka
Anuk Arudpragasam
Explore more Sri Lankan stories—from fiction to poetry—celebrating culture, resilience, and identity:
V. V. Ganeshananthan
Hasanthika Sirisena
Shyam Selvadurai
Amanda Jayatissa
Akil Kumarasamy
Sophia Thakur
Arab-American Heritage Month
Celebrate Arab-American Heritage Month by exploring these captivating books, including fiction, non-fiction, and unique perspectives on Arab-American experiences and culture. Check out more at UCB Overdrive!
Moustafa Bayoumi
Zeyn Joukhadar
Etaf Rum
Laila Halaby
Paul Aziz Zarou
Diana Abu-Jaber
Rhoda Kanaaneh
Hala Alyan
Huda Fahmy
Women’s History Month 2025
Celebrate Women’s History Month this March with women in history and those who are history in the making! For more check out UCB Overdrive today!
New Books by Known Authors:
Nonfiction:
Sonia Sotomayor
Nemonte Nenquimo
Safiya Sinclair
Fiction:
Coco Mellors
Hanya Yanagihara
Helen Fielding
Poetry:
Black History Month 2025
February marks the start of Black History Month, a perfect time to celebrate the cultural and artistic impact of African American writers. Check out our list of novels and poetry by both acclaimed and budding Black authors for you to explore!
Leila Mottley
Percival Everett
Ta-Nehisi Coates
Vinson Cunningham
Candice Carty-Williams
Kiley Reid
Fiona Williams
Nicole Cuffy
Kuchenga Shenjé
Winter Reads 2024
Cozy up this winter with these great reads from our library. These novels range from fantasy to mystery to romance and are perfect for cold weather. Check out UCB Overdrive for more!
Donna Tartt
V. E. Schwab
Matt Haig
Lisa See
Helene Tursten
Sally Rooney
Evan Friss
Dolly Alderton
Louisa May Alcott
Native-American Heritage Month 2024
Get ready to dive into Native American Heritage Month with these must-read books! From epic legends to fresh voices, these stories celebrate the culture, history, and heart of Native communities. Check out more at UCB Overdrive.
Nick Medina
Zitkala-Sa
Heid E. Erdrich
Vanessa Lillie
Jessica Johns
Alicia Elliott
Halloween Staff Picks 2024
Get into the Halloween spirit with these chilling and spine-tingling reads! From ghostly tales and eerie mysteries to the darkest corners of the human mind, these books are perfect for embracing the spooky season this October. Check out more spooky finds at UCB Overdrive!
Jordan Peele
Mariana Enriquez
Paul Tremblay
Isabel Cañas
Josh Malerman
Holly Jackson
Riley Sager
Mona Awad
Jennifer Thorne
Disability Awareness Month 2024
Celebrate Disability Awareness Month by exploring powerful stories and insights from disabled authors. Discover more diverse perspectives that inspire and educate on UCB Overdrive!
Andrew Leland
Alice Wong
Joan Didion
TJ Klune
John Hendrickson
Octavia E. Butler
Hispanic Heritage Month 2024
Beginning September 15th, Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off, a time to honor and celebrate the remarkable contributions and achievements of the Hispanic community. Explore a selection of inspiring recommendations by Hispanic authors below, and discover additional titles in the UC Berkeley Library’s Overdrive collection.
Ursula Villarreal-Moura
Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Elizabeth Gonzalez James
Xochitl Gonzalez
Alejandro Varela
John Manuel Arias
Natasha S. Alford
Gabriela Garcia
Héctor Tobar
Pride Month 2024
Celebrate Pride Month with our handpicked selection of books by LGBTQ+ authors and characters! Discover powerful stories that shine a light on diverse identities and experiences in the LGBTQ+ community and check out more at our Overdrive.
Dr. William Lipsky
Manuel Betancourt
Geena Rocero
K. Ancrum
Ruth Madievsky
Julia Armfield