Easter Lock down Reads

Make this Easter lock down an opportunity to get into some relaxing reading. From short books to epics, classics to childrens fiction, there is something for everyone. Below are a list of 15 titles that you can access for free, from our library catalogue and from the newly launched National Emergency Library which has been […]

LGBT+ HISTORY MONTH 2020

For LGBT+ History Month 2020 we have selected some of our library stock which focuses on stories of an LGBT+ perspective. Check them out in this list and for real so you can hold the book in your hand and escape for a bit. It will do you the world of good, we promise! Sister […]

Breaking Barriers: Refugee Week

The University of Leicester declared itself as a University of Sanctuary in November 2018. In becoming a University of Sanctuary, Leicester is striving to make itself a place that is understanding towards the needs of refugees and asylum seekers, is welcoming to them and provides opportunities through a range of initiatives. In celebration of Refugee Week, […]

Go Green Week

Go Green Week is an annual campaign run by the University to raise awareness of the importance of sustainability and encourage positive change among students and staff at the University of Leicester. It is part of a national campaign led by People and Planet, the UK’s largest week of student climate action. Find out more information […]

12 Book/Film Reviews of Christmas

“There’s magic in the air this eveningMagic in the airThe world is at her best, you knowWhen people love and careThe promise of excitementIs one the night will keepAfter all there’s only one more sleep ’til Christmas” On this cold, wet, post-election December day we thought we could all do with a bit of festive […]

Black History Month: 24 Black Authors In Focus

For Black History Month we wanted to present to you an in depth look at the notable works of numerous black authors whose books we have for loan here at the David Wilson Library. We have searched our library shelves high and low to curate a list of works that cover a wide selection of […]

Dystopian Literature Reading List

Read at Leicester 2017 text ‘The Power’ by Naomi Alderman is many things. It’s a feminist allegory, an alternate history, a thriller, horror and comedy, but above all it is unmistakably a dystopia. In keeping with this, the University Library has created a dystopian reading list of some of the best examples of the genre […]