It's as easy as that! We encourage reading of all genres and forms (graphic novels, ebooks, and audiobooks definitely count!).
For each book you read, up to three books, you will earn one prize. Participants who read four or more books will earn an exciting grand prize available to collect in mid-August!
You can pick up your prizes at the Library Research Desk in the afternoon during the workweek. Email Vicky (vorlofsk@stevens.edu) if those hours don't work for you.
Tip: Clicking on a book cover will take you to its catalog page. Click "Request Item Through Interlibrary Loan" on the right side of the screen to have the book sent to the Library. You will get an email when it is ready to pick up.
Vicky Ludas Orlofsky
"Historical fiction set in 18th century London as the French Revolution approaches. Aristocratic drama involving actors, sculptors, Whigs and a lot of secrets..."
Mary Ellen Valverde
"If you want to dive into a series of teen fantasy fiction."
Courtney Walsh
"Following Maisie across London and through the countryside, readers will come to treasure Winspear's witty, intelligent protagonist and develop a better understanding of the shifting English post-war psychological, social and cultural landscape."
Erin Walden
"A campus novel filled with suspense, gossip, beautiful prose, and plenty of references to classical antiquity."
Vicky Ludas Orlofsky
"Multi-level marketing has a long and sordid history in the United States, and Bridget Read gets into the details. Learn about the origins of these questionable businesses, and the effect they've had on American life."
Mary Ellen Valverde
"If mindfulness and creativity are more your thing!"
Erin Walden
"If you're into secluded religious communities, rodent plagues, grief, and female friendship."
FOR FANS OF ADULT READING PROGRAMS
Participate and Win PrizesIf you're looking to go the extra mile with your reading this summer, join this additional program offered by the National Book Foundation!
We will have copies of the Summer Reading Adventure card at the Research Desk. You can also print one out from the website.
Everyone who submits the card by mail or fills out the form online will receive a discount code for Bookshop.org and a free audiobook from Libro.fm. Complete any of the Reading Adventure activities to be entered to win books, e-readers, hats, ice cream, thermoses, and more. If you complete all of the activities, you will be entered to win the grand prize trip, including airfare, hotel, and two tickets to the 76th National Book Awards Ceremony in NYC on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Image source: National Book Foundation Facebook
