Impactful Reads: What is McGill Reading?

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It’s that time of the semester again, Add/Drop’s just ended, and the assignments are already piling up in the calendar feature on MyCourses. So we’re all a little rushed, a little tired and a lot cold (it’s freezing outside!).

Alas, we’re afraid there’s not much we can do to decrease your workload or increase the temperature, but we’re hoping this little treat just might help boost your mood!

So for all those long metro and shuttle rides, the breaks between classes, or those few days you’ve accidentally slept in during a morning conference, here are some inspiring titles being read by your fellow students (courtesy of this r/mcgill Reddit™ thread):

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To access the titles you wish to read, simply click on the relevant book cover and you’ll be taken directly to the library catalogue, so you can check out the book.

InterLibrary Loan

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Do any titles catch your eye that aren’t in our collection? Worry not, because McGill students and faculty are allowed to borrow books or articles located in other Quebec university libraries and beyond through the InterLibrary Loan Service (ILL). The ILL is integrated into the Library catalogue and can help you access titles that aren’t available in our collection by searching libraries worldwide. Simply select “Libraries Worldwide” on the panel to the left which lists all the options to help you filter your search. For more information on how to use the ILL system, follow up on our services page here: https://www.mcgill.ca/library/services/otherloans/interlibrary.

With such progressions, the bookkeeping world is getting smaller and flatter and we can’t say we mind it even a tiny bit!

Libby: The Overdrive App

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Are you someone who prefers listening to books rather than reading? Perhaps you like staring out of the shuttle window as you see the snowy trees zoom past, pretending you’re in the middle of an adventure, a tragic love story or an intense breakdown of the stock market. Well, we’ve got a little something for you as well.

Check out our blog on Libby: The Overdrive App and discover our collection of audiobooks and ebooks directly from your phones/tablets! Along with an amazing user-friendly interface, the app keeps all your favourite titles a swipe away, making it the perfect personal library for students.

If you have any questions or general queries you may reach us at hssl.library@mcgill.ca

Well, that’s all for now, folks,

Happy Reading!

Meet Libby: The Overdrive App

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Hi, nice to meet you,  I’m Libby! 

I’m the new Overdrive app where you can access some amazing ebooks and audiobooks in the McGill Library collection. By the end of this year, I will be the only app available to access the collection.  I’m available for iOS and Android, and am super easy to set-up. All you have to do is login in with your McGill ID and username. It is very worth it to have me in your pocket, because once you do you’ll have access to sooooo many collections. Whether you want to learn French, read a mystery book on the bus ride to school, or read a poem, I have everything you need.

You can borrow my books for 7,14, or 21 days, renew them, and even decide the timing of your holds. My interface is super user-friendly, and makes discovering new books a breeze.

While you’re  in school, and especially for the winter and summer breaks, I’m the perfect friend to have around when you want a little break from your normal routine.  

You can learn more about me and Overdrive here. I look forward to being friends soon! 

Toodles 🙂

Your literary best friend, Libby 

Goodbye November, Hello Cozy Cooking.

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The McGill Farmer’s Market is the source of our community’s local fresh food and goods located right outside of McLennan-Redpath Building Complex. While we said goodbye to the wonderful vendors in the fall, they are BACK! At the end of this week is the McGill Winter Farmer’s Market, hosted in the SSMU Building. ❄️ After you get all your goodies, crack open an online cookbook in our catalogue and enjoy.

@mcgillfarmersmarket on instagram

Highlighted below are just a few of the contemporary recipe & cookbooks we have in our collection to make nourishing ourselves during this time a little more exciting. ROARr also has a special collection of older cookbooks that are very fun to look through. 

The new Mediterranean Jewish table : Old World recipes for the modern home by Joyce Esersky Goldstein.

For thousands of years, Jewish people have lived in a global diaspora, carrying culinary traditions bound by kosher law. For many, Ashkenazi and Sephardic cooking define Jewish cuisine today, but in The New Mediterranean Jewish Table, Joyce Goldstein expands the repertoire with a comprehensive collection of over 400 recipes from the greater Mediterranean, including North Africa, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Spain, Portugal, and the Middle East. By bringing Old World Mediterranean recipes into the modern home, Joyce Goldstein will inspire a new generation of home cooks as they prepare everyday meals and build their Shabbat and holiday menu

The Hakka cookbook : Chinese soul food from around the world By Linda Lau Anusasananan

Veteran food writer Linda Lau Anusasananan opens the world of Hakka cooking to Western audiences in this fascinating chronicle that traces the rustic cuisine to its roots in a history of multiple migrations. Beginning in her grandmother’s kitchen in California, Anusasananan travels to her family’s home in China, and from there fans out to embrace Hakka cooking across the globe-including Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Canada, Peru, and beyond. More than thirty home cooks and chefs share their experiences of the Hakka diaspora as they contribute over 140 recipes for everyday Chinese comfort food as well as more elaborate festive specialties.

Where people feast : an indigenous people’s cookbook By Dolly Watts & Annie Watts

The food traditions of North America’s indigenous peoples are centuries old and they endure to this day. For almost two decades, Dolly Watts and her daughter Annie have served native cuisine that is both traditional and modern; for them, Where People Feast, one of very few indigenous cookbooks available, is the culmination of a lifetime dedicated to introducing people to extraordinary foods that are truly North American. Recipes include Smoked Salmon Mousse, Indian Tacos, Venison Meatballs, Alder-Grilled Breast of Pheasant, Blackberry-Glazed Beets, Wild Rice Pancakes, and Wild Blueberry Cobbler. Includes sixteen full-color photos and 120 recipes.

You can also check out the few recipes the McGill Farmer’s Market has curated on their website for an extra treat. The whole list can be consulted here as well. 

We hope this inspires you for the next dinner party! Another great idea is to pick a recipe and cook it as a treat once you finish your next big assignment. You got this!

Happy Cooking!