Help Pick Kansas State University's 2016 Common Book

The selection committee, comprised of students, staff, administrators, and faculty, has spent the last six months reading books and has narrowed the list down to three finalists: Station 11, Spare Parts, and The Good Food Revolution. We would like your help selecting the 2016 university common book.

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Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel

Station Eleven tells the spellbinding story of a Hollywood star, his would-be savior, and a nomadic group of actors roaming the scattered outposts of the Great Lakes region, risking everything for art and humanity

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You can find a copy of this book on reserve at K-State Libraries, as well as your local public library and bookstore.

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Spare Parts: Four Undocumented Teenagers, One Ugly Robot, and the Battle for the American Dream by Joshua Davis

Joshua Davis's Spare Parts is a story about overcoming insurmountable odds and four young men who proved they were among the most patriotic and talented Americans in this country—even as the country tried to kick them out.

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You can find a copy of this book on reserve at K-State Libraries, as well as your local public library and bookstore.

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The Good Food Revolution by Charles Wilson and Will Allen

An eco-classic in the making, The Good Food Revolution is the story of Will’s personal journey, the lives he has touched, and a grassroots movement that is changing the way our nation eats.

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You can find a copy of this book at your local public library and bookstore.