The Leatherby Libraries is thrilled to announce the return of the 17th Annual Community of Readers (CoR) program! The Leatherby Libraries hosts this program to encourage Chapman students, faculty, staff, and alumni to connect and share their love of reading! All members of the Chapman community are welcome!

To participate in the program, all you have to do is:

  • Select any book! It can be from your collection, or if you are looking for your next read, feel free to check out the Leatherby Libraries catalog for ideas. Participants can read physical copies of books or listen to audiobooks.
  • Read (or listen to) your selected title.
  • Write 2-3 sentences reviewing your selection on the Community of Readers Blog.
  • Win big! When you complete a review, you are automatically entered into the drawing for the monthly prizes! Prizes will be drawn at the end of every meeting, and you must attend to win a prize. This year’s prizes include a DIY book nook kit, bookmarks, glass coffee cups, and more!

2025 CoR Meeting Schedule

This year’s program will begin on June 2, 2025, and end with a special lunch event on August 14, 2025.

There will be three-noon meetings for participants to discuss the titles they have read.

  • June 26
  • July 24
  • August 14

The final meeting on August 14 will wrap up the program for the year with a special lunch celebration for all participants, along with closing remarks from the Dean of the Leatherby Libraries.

If you would like to join any of these meetings, RSVP here. There will be an in-person and virtual option for those who want to participate. Virtual RSVPs will receive a link to the Zoom meeting the day before the meeting.

To learn more about the program, check out the Community of Readers blog or contact Alyssa Castanon at alycastanon@chapman.edu. The blog is also a great place to find inspiration for your submissions or to read reviews from past years!

We look forward to seeing you there! Happy reading!