Many of us know that university students do a lot of reading. Although much of that reading is likely related to assignments and studies - there are many benefits to reading for fun. Reading can help us relax, manage stress, learn new things, and is a form of entertainment. Take a look through the guide to discover some leisure reading options available through the UFV Library!
UFV Library collections are organized using the Library of Congress Classification System which is a different system compared to what many public libraries in North America use. UFV library may not be organized in the same way as the Fraser Valley Public Library but there are still many leisure reading books on our shelves!
An extensive leisure reading section as well as our English Language Learning section can be found on the first floor of the Abbotsford Library. On the second floor of the library you can find literature books in the PR-PZ sections. The second floor is also where you'll find books in languages other than English. There are also many fun books available at the Chilliwack and Mission campus libraries; we also have leisure reading titles available as eBooks or eAudiobooks. Be sure to ask our staff if you need any help locating a book or a section of the library!
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"An interesting twist between magic and the real world. I quite enjoyed the adventures of the lead character." -A.
"Having worked and lived in Northern locals, I could definitely relate to many of the main character's experiences in the Northern Alberta work camp. I recommend it just to get a sense of what it can be like for many Canadians working in remote locations." -Sarah
"This is the perfect winter tale to snuggle up with! A heartwarming story about a lost girl and a stranded wolf pup who meet in a terrible snowstorm, and form a friendship so magical and strong that you’ll be cheering them on as they journey to reunite with their families." -M.
"The story is always relevant, for every generation." -P.
"I didn't want to put it down, I just wanted to keep reading!" -S
"I really liked the ending!" -S.
"I learned so much about the Bay of Bengal." -P.
"In an Ireland doubly ravaged by war and disease, Nurse Julia Power works at an understaffed hospital in the city centre, where expectant mothers who have come down with the terrible new flu are quarantined together. Into Julia's regimented world step two outsiders--Doctor Kathleen Lynn, on the run from the police, and a young volunteer helper, Bridie Sweeney. In the darkness and intensity of this tiny ward, over three days, these women change each other's lives in unexpected ways. They lose patients to this baffling pandemic, but they also shepherd new life into a fearful world. With tireless tenderness and humanity, caregivers and mothers alike somehow do their impossible work." -Syndetics Summary
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"Keera is a killer. As the King's Blade, she is the most talented spy in the kingdom. And the king's favored assassin. When a mysterious figure moves against the Crown, Keera is called upon to hunt down the so-called Shadow. She tracks her target into the magical lands of the Fae, but Faeland is not what it seems . . . and neither is the Shadow. Keera is shocked by what she learns, and can't help but wonder who her enemy truly is: the King that destroyed her people or the Shadow that threatens the peace? As she searches for answers, Keera is haunted by a promise she made long ago, one that will test her in every way. To keep her word, Keera must not only save herself, but an entire kingdom." -Syndetics Summary
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"When two brilliant misfits bond at an elite Chicago private school--one a white legacy kid named Todd Keane and the other, Rafi Young, a Black scholarship student from the South Side--their friendship seems as boundary-breaking and limitless as the 3,000-year-old board game that brings them together. For a time, not even simultaneously falling in love with Ina Aroita, who grew up in naval bases across the Pacific, shakes them. Until finally it does, with a betrayal that launches all three of them on radically different paths." -Syndetics Summary
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"After inadvertently starting rumors of a haunted cemetery, a teen befriends a ghost in this young adult novel exploring grief and belonging by the critically acclaimed and bestselling author of The Marrow Thieves series." -Syndetics Summary
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"Cold takes Indigenous traditional stories and thrusts them into the modern streets of Toronto, exploring themes of displacement and trauma, as well as offering playful satirical critiques of the current landscape of Indigenous literature." -Syndetics Summary
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"This novel, centered around the impending marriage of Devi and Baby, illustrates the union of two people, two families and all the ways in which an entire community bears witness, ensnares and uplifts itself. Like all great Bollywood films, The Wedding is rife with family drama, steeped in tradition and an ode to love in all its forms. With humour, nuance and honesty, The Wedding spills the chai--exploring desire and expectation, suffering and judgment, class and race--all in search of a happy enough ever after." -ProQuest Summary
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"Librarian Charlie Harris is known around his hometown of Athena, Mississippi, for walking his cat, a rescued Maine Coon named Diesel. But he may soon be taken for a walk himself--in handcuffs. The Southern Academic Libraries Association is holding this year's annual meeting at Athena College. The keynote address will be delivered by Charlie's old nemesis from library school. It's been thirty years since Charlie has seen Gavin Fong, and he's still an insufferable know-it-all capable of getting under everyone's skin. So, when Gavin is found dead, no one seems too upset ... But Charlie, who was seen having a heated argument with Gavin after the speech, has jumped to the top of the suspect list." -Syndetics Summary
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"At work and at school, requirements rise higher and higher as competition grows fiercer. We are constantly challenged by having to acquire new skills and ideas as those we've learned become obsolete. By mastering the seven basic elements of complete study skills included in this book, it's possible to tap into hidden potential for maximum performance and increased learning power." -Syndetics Summary
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"Angeline Boulley's debut novel, Firekeeper's Daughter , is a groundbreaking YA thriller about a Native teen who must root out the corruption in her community, perfect for readers of Angie Thomas and Tommy Orange." -Syndetics Summary
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"I've wanted to read a graphic novel for a while, this looks like a great place to start!" -P.
"A seafaring tale of adventure on a deserted isle-sounds like a good read to me!" -Sarah
"The protagonist of this story grew up in an Arctic village in the 1970s. Incorporating magic realism and myth into the unique writing style, I'm sure this will be an unforgettable read!" -Sarah