UVA Law Library news and highlights from our Special (and other) Collections.
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ALT Alt text: A poster for the Law Library’s new exhibit, “First Drafts: Architectural Designs Not Selected for UVA Law.” The poster includes an illustration of a large, rectangular brick building with columns and an inscription that reads “Proposed New Law Building for the University of Virginia.”
ALT Monday, September 7. Labor Day. The library will be open to Law and JAG affiliates 8 AM to 12 AM. The reference desk and special collections will be closed. No visitor hours.
ALT A book display titled, “Back to School,” featuring seven titles: Talking Classics by Mary Beard, The Idiot by Elif Batuman, Dear Monica Lewinsky by Julia Langbein, The Secret History by Donna Tartt, The Mortons by Justine Larbalestier and Scott Westerfeld, Galatea 2.2 by Richard Powers, and Jean by Madeleine Dunnigan.
ALT A book display titled, “it’s giving reality tv,” featuring 9 books. The Villain Edit by Laurie Devore, Hot Summer by Elle Everhart, Ungodly Rich by Katharine McGee, Reasons to be Loved by You by Hannah Brown, The Lowe Job by Grace Alexander, Lake Club by Lina Patton, Tell Your Friends by Lauren Wilson, Sisterhood Above All by Kathleen Barber and Amayah Shaienne, and Perfect Life by Meredith Lavender and Kendall Shores.
ALT A bust of Arthur J Morris wearing a sporty scarf. Cutouts of the Argentine flag, Spanish flag, and World Cup trophy are mounted on the pedestal.
ALT Eight books displayed: Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie, The Weekend Retreat by Tara Laskowski, Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty, Bad Summer People by Emma Rosenblum, Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer, The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith, and The Guest List by Lucy Foley. Signage text, “Wish you weren’t here: mysteries and thrillers set at resorts, beach houses, and villas.”
ALT A book display featuring 6 titles: The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances by Glenn Dixon, Fever Beach by Carl Hiassen, I’m Not the Only Murderer in my Retirement Home by Fergus Craig, The Land and Its People by David Sedaris, Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman, 99 Ways to Die by Ashely Alker, and Anxiety land by Gemma Correll. Signage text: “Read Funny Books!”
ALT A display of travel guidebooks.
ALT A bust of Arthur J. Morris wearing a hat and sunglasses. A tablecloth, oven mitt, and grilling spatula are on the pedestal.
