BCLC Summer Happenings

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BCLC staff will be out and about this summer taking advantage of professional development, observing summer remembrances and celebrations, and taking some well-earned time to relax, recharge, and read (of course!).

Butler Center Open Hours will be suspended
or limited during the following times:

  • 06/19/26: Closed for Juneteenth Observance
  • 06/22-07/03/26: Limited hours for ALA Annual and July 4th Holiday
    • Closed 06/25-29
      • Open 2-5 pm on June 30 and July 2
      • Open 8am-Noon on July 1
  • 08/17-08/21/26: Limited hours for staff and faculty development
    • Closings TBA early August

If you have questions about accessing the collection during this time, please contact us at butler@dom.edu to set up an appointment.

Looking for a recommendation?
This is what the BCLC Staff is reading this summer:

Just Finished:

  • JC:
    • The Storm by Rachel Hawkins (adult thriller) “Recommended for a suspenseful twist on the classic, tabloid gossipy beach read.”
  • KM:
    • Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman (adult science fiction/fantasy, 1st in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series) “Action, adventure, and a talking cat, with a side of heart and a focus on what it means to cling to a sense of humanity when faced with a dire situation.”
    • Platform Decay by Martha Wells (adult science fiction, 8th in the Muderbot Diaries series) “All Muderbot wants to do is watch media, but it just can’t stop winding up in the middle of adventures. This addition adds to the world of The Muderbot Diaries with an exciting rescue mission that keeps with the core of the series and asks what it means to be human under late-stage capitalism.”
  • KC:
    • The Sigh by Marjane Satrapi (RIP)(Illustrated Fairy Tale for ages 9+) “Recommended for art style, main character righting past wrongs, mystery, intrigue, and Satrapi’s signature style.” 
    • The Way of the Househusband Volumes 1-15 (Manga series for YA and Adults). “Whole series recommended for exaggerated high stakes, humor, and cute/fierce pets.” 

Currently Reading:

  • JC:
    • Rebel Heiress by Amalie Howard (YA romance, 3rd book in The Diamonds Series) “Enjoying this fun, YA, Bridgerton read alike with a smart and resourceful heroine.”
  • KM:
    • The Heirs by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé (YA murder mystery) “This murder mystery about teen prodigies, perfect for fans of The Umbrella Academy, deals with the burnout that comes from being given a “gifted” label as a young person.” 
  • KC:
    • Witch Hat Atelier Kitchen Vols. 1-5 by Hiromi Sato (Manga for tweens and teens). “Recommended for recipes you can actually cook, the funny-and-cute storylines, character dynamics, and the detailed art style (same goes for the Witch Hat Atelier series, minus the recipes—said series has 14 volumes, and counting).”
    • Woman Life Freedom by Marjane Satrapi, Farid Vahid, Jean-Pierre Perrin, Abbas Milami, Alba Baccaria, and 16 other comic artists (YA+ nonfiction graphic novel). “Recommended for various art styles, shining a light on the persecution of women in Iran, and intense storytelling.” 

Up Next: (Where you learn just how different our TBR piles are!)

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