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The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

"Der sechste teil der Bücher des ehrnwirdigen Herrn Doctoris Martini Lutheri : darinnen begriffen etliche auslegung der heiligen Schrifft im newen Testament, auch die Bücher vom Ehestand, Kauffshendel vnd Wucher, Vermanung vnd Trostschrifften, Historien etlicher Merterer zu dieser zeit, Antwort auff etliche Fragen, Streitbücher, auch die Bücher von weltlicher Oberkeit, nach anzeigung des Registers, so nach der Vorrede verzeichnet" is the oldest book at Booth Library.

Booth Library’s most unique books

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor October 7, 2025

Booth Library is home to almost one million books, ranging from best sellers to niche textbooks. Within this collection of books, some stand out more than others.  The largest book by size at Booth...

 A Variety of books is displayed for students to purchase at the book sale at the alumni clock tower outside of Booth Library on Wednesday

Fall book sale sells out graphic novels, sales down from last year

Koria Downs, Reporter September 19, 2025

Graphic novels were the top selling genre at this year’s fall book sale, held Wednesday around the Alumni Clocktower in front of Booth Library, according to Head of Acquisition Services Janice Derr....

Michelle Doty

COLUMN: Physical books are way better than e-books

Michelle Doty, Reporter March 6, 2025

There’s nothing better than sitting down in a quiet place and picking out a good book after you get home from class.   Books are a part of all our daily lives and come in many forms from long-form...

COLUMN: Do people read books anymore?

COLUMN: Do people read books anymore?

Kierstyn Budz, Columnist February 4, 2024

As someone who aspires to be an author, the question of whether literature will be around in the future hangs heavy. In my grad classes, we have talked about the future of books and how people have...

Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Why are books being constantly banned?

Kyla Moton, Columnist December 1, 2022

As an English student, writing is definitely one of my strong points. I rarely ever found myself disappointed or dreading a writing assignment. Writing is a very important part of history and culture...

Gianna Angiulo, a senior art major, looks through the book stacks for an interesting read in Booth Library on Monday afternoon. Angiulo said she enjoyed reading but stopped because she did not have enough time.

FEATURE PHOTO: Cooking the books

Elizabeth Wood, Photo Editor January 13, 2020

Gianna Angiulo, a senior art major, looks through the book stacks for an interesting read in Booth Library on Monday afternoon. Angiulo said she enjoyed reading but stopped because she did not have enough time.

Booth Library blends study, leisure for students

Bailey Scoggins, Contributing Writer October 16, 2019

Booth Library sports thousands of stories, both electronic and print, among other important student services. Beth Heldebrandt, public relations director of Booth Library, said the library has an...

Halie Michalski, senior elementary education major, checks out the books at the Scholastic Book Fair held in Buzzard Hall on Monday. Michalski is the Vice President of Eastern’s chapter of the Illinois Reading Council, which hosts the book fair.

FEATURE PHOTO: Book browsing

Andrew Paisley, Opinions Editor September 16, 2019

Halie Michalski, senior elementary education major, checks out the books at the Scholastic Book Fair held in Buzzard Hall on Monday. Michalski is the Vice President of Eastern’s chapter of the Illinois...

Booth Library spring book sale to be held Wednesday

Abby Lee, Contributing Writer April 9, 2019

Twice a year at Eastern, Booth Library hosts a book sale for faculty, staff, students and members of the community. The book sales happen once in the fall and once in the spring. According to Booth...

Edible Book Festival to kick off National Library Week

Staff Report April 3, 2019

The ninth annual Edible Book Festival, which is sponsored by Booth Library, is set for 9 a.m. Monday in the Marvin Foyer of the library and will kick off National Library Week. An “edible book” is...

How to read multiple books at once and keep up

Megan Keane, Columnist February 20, 2019

I was recently asked how I keep track of the plots of all the books I’m reading—and I was dumbfounded. Upon declaring that I was reading four books at once—three for class and one for fun—my father...

Illiteracy is still a problem in the US

Kate Rehwinkel, Columnist February 12, 2019

I am a Residence Hall Association (RHA) representative for Stevenson Hall. Each member has to be a part of a committee, and I'm a part of the community service committee. Recently, the committee went to...

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