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Geoffrey Moore, Ph.D.

Geoffrey Moore was Rose Morgan Professor at the University of Kansas before his appointment as the first full-time lecturer in American literature at a British university, Manchester, from 1955 to 1962. From 1962 to 1982 he was Professor of American literature (now Emeritus) at the University of Hull.

A leading figure in the field, he is the editor of The Penguin Book of Modern American Verse (1954) and The Penguin Book of American Verse (1977).

Books for LGBTQIA+ History Month

For LGBTQIA+ History Month in October, we’re celebrating the shared history of individuals within the community and the importance of the activists who have fought for their rights and the rights of others. We acknowledge the varying and diverse experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community that have shaped history and have led the way for those

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Books for National Depression Education and Awareness Month

For National Depression Education and Awareness Month in October, we are sharing a collection of titles that educates and informs on depression, including personal stories from those who have experienced depression and topics that range from causes and symptoms of depression to how to develop coping mechanisms to battle depression.

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Horror Titles for the Halloween Season

In celebration of the Halloween season, we are sharing horror books that are aligned with the themes of the holiday: the sometimes unknown and scary creatures and witches. From classic ghost stories and popular novels that are celebrated today, in literature courses and beyond, to contemporary stories about the monsters that hide in the dark, our list

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