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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...

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.

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...

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...

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