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Read Purple

This guide connects readers with novels through a free book exchange in Hartman Hall.

READING PURPLE EVENTS

Make time to read and perhaps chat about novels you love -- or hate! -- with other book lovers in the College of Business (CoB) by attending one of our Reading Purple events. This event is not exclusive to CoB, anyone in the JMU community is welcomed to attend!

What are Reading Purple events?

We'll give you an opportunity to make time for reading and relaxing. How it will work:

  1. Bring a book to the Hartman Hall Forum or choose one from the Read Purple cart. The cart will be available for browsing at this event.
  2. We'll start with about 15 minutes of chatting and settling in.
  3. Read for 30 minutes. Stretch for 5-10 minutes.
  4. Read for 30 minutes.
  5. Wrap up and depart!

September event photo of room

Dates of the Fall 2024 Events

  • Wednesday, Sept. 18 – 6:30-8 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 8 - 7-8:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Nov. 6 - 6:30-8 p.m.

Locating the Reading Purple events

In the Hartman Hall Forum, also known as Room 2021. Directions: From the Hartman lobby, ascend the grand staircase to the second floor, then walk by the skylight to the Forum at the other end of the hall.

Refreshments will be provided. 

Register to Read with Us!

These Events are Brought to You By

JMU Libraries, College of Business, and CoB Council for Inclusive excellence