For better or for worse, social distancing has left plenty of time for self-examination, and with it, new opportunities for personal growth

These new books have everything that makes the YA genre great — escapism, fantasy, romance, and a hearty dose of nostalgia

New and noteworthy releases from Columbia alumni authors

By Kawai Strong Washburn ’08SIPA

By Erik Larson ’78JRN 

By Brian Greene

Reynold Levy ’73LAW gives advice on building a career that offers both professional and personal satisfaction

There aren’t many upsides to sheltering in place — but plenty of reading time is one of them

100 years ago, Nicholas Murray Butler wanted to go to Washington. It didn’t turn out well

Add these recent tales of the heart — some inspired by life on campus, all written by Columbia grads — to your reading list

William Drummond '66JRN, '66SIPA, a professor at UC Berkeley, talks about his new book on the newspaper at California's San Quentin State Prison

It’s time to light a fire, grab a mug of cocoa, and cozy up with a good book. Get started with these seven new titles from fellow Columbians