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Leisure Reading

Types of Leisure Reading

Fiction is located on both floors of the Daniel Library; however, here are some areas you may want to explore:

  • Our General "Recreational Reading" section, located on the first floor next to the restrooms.
  • Collections of Fiction Authors: PS 700-3626
  • General Fiction: PN 3311-3503
  • English Fiction: PR 821-890
  • American Fiction: PS 370-380

You can find specific titles by searching our Daniel Library Catalog, or ordering books through Inter-Library Loan. 

Non-fiction is located throughout the library; however, there are some areas that you may want to first explore:

  • Music songbooks: M 5-1480
  • American History: E 171-183
  • Photography: TR 1-1050
  • Biographies: PN 451-497

You find certain titles or authors by searching our catalog, or requesting materials through Inter-Library Loan.

Poetry is located throughout the library; however, there are some groupings that you may want to explore:

  • Collections of General Poetry: PN 6099-6110
  • English Poetry: PR 500-614
  • American Poetry: PS 301-326

You find certain titles or authors by searching our catalog, or requesting materials through Inter-Library Loan.

Many, but not all, comics are in the recreation reading at The Daniel Library; areas to explore include:

  • Our General "Recreational Reading" section, located on the first floor next to the restrooms.
  • Online: we offer selected anime comics through our search feature at https://library.citadel.edu/home
  • Selected materials that offer stories in comic version such as political science, history, fiction, and more

Remember, comics may also be listed as graphic novels. You can find specific titles by searching our Daniel Library Catalog, or ordering books through Inter-Library Loan. 

Many, but not all, fantasy works are in the recreation reading at The Daniel Library; areas to explore include:

  • Our General "Recreational Reading" section, located on the first floor next to the restrooms.
  • Online: we offer selected fantasy works through our online catalog at https://library.citadel.edu/home
  • General literature sections, such as the "PS" section located on our second floor.

We also suggest searching in WorldCat Discovery for any specific titles or authors that you may wish to locate.

Books aren't the only way to read leisurely! Here are other examples of leisure reading:

  • Audio books- located on our first floor next to recreational reading
  • Newspapers- we offer online access to The Post and Courier, The Wall Street Journal, and more at https://library.citadel.edu/home
  • Online websites related to arts & culture, news, politics, and more
  • E-books- patrons can view available e-books at https://library.citadel.edu/home

Visit The Daniel Library's website at any time to view available leisure reading, library announcements, and more!