Nominate a Book

Soon we will have a form to nominate a book for next year's EIU Reads! selection.
Any comments can currently be sent to orient@eiu.edu.Any books that are nominated should meet established criteria for choosing a book that will fulfill the goals of the program.  The ideal book will

1. Engage students
2. Be of general interest with academic merit
3. Connect to the University mission and academic initiatives
4. Be open to interdisciplinary approaches
5. Deal with contemporary social or cultural issue
6. Have cross-generational relevance
7. Invoke a range of opinions to stimulate rich discussion
8. Be of reasonable length
9. Be available in paperback for less than $20
10. Have a living, accessible author