This Guide provides information on how to access the Common Read either through free or paid resources.
Because this book discusses themes of mental health and wellness, the Guide offers campus resources for help and support as well as off campus resources.
The Guide also provides supporting materials to explore themes and mental health conditions covered within the book more deeply through books and other media. Each story from the book has it's own page with materials relevant to each story.
Access the Audiobook from your local public library or NYPL or through one of the subscription or paid resources below.
All the hardcopies in our library out? Use the resources below to request a hardcopy from another library for free.
Use your Mid-Hudson Library Card at any of the 5 libraries that have a hardcopy of the book
Have a NYPL Card? You can use it to access the eBook or eAudiobook.
If you live in New York State you are eligible for a NYPL library card. Use the link below to apply for one.
Have a Brooklyn Public Library Card? You can use it to access the eBook or eAudiobook.
If you live in New York State, you are eligible for a Brooklyn Public Library card. Use the link below to apply for one
In another library system? Check out these options:
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