Notable Alumni and Faculty Books
Check out the dozens of articles written about Terp-faculty, staff and alum authored books as well as books with a Terp theme.
Terp-Authored Books
Terp-Authored Books
From best-selling authors to early career writers, you'll find a Terp name in almost any bookstore. See below to access resources to read a book written by your fellow alum.
15 Terp Titles for the Book Lovers
We've rounded up 15 books by UMD alumni published in 2019, covering topics from basketball history to suspense thrillers to “wimpy kids”.
Reading Recommendations From Your School/College
Check out these recommendations from your favorite school or college. From the Robert H. Smith School of Business to the College of Arts and Humanities, we've got your reading recommendations covered!
Are you a Terp Author?
- Elizabeth Acevedo '15
- Carl Bernstein '96
- Karen Hesse '74
- N.K. Jemisin '97
- Jeff Kinney '93
- Tim Kurkjian '78
- David Simon '83
- George Pelecanos '80
- Jason Reynolds '05
Terp Writer's Corner
Terp Writer's Corner - Bill Kennedy's 'Dark Side of the Moon'
Bill Kennedy ‘69, is the Sci-Fi author of three novels, “The Dark Side of the Moon” and “The Dark Side of the Moon: The Return (a duology), and “Angels in the Desert". He...
Terp Writer's Corner - Kim Johnson's "Invisible Son"
Invisible Son, is Kim Johnson’s ‘03, latest young adult novel, coming after her award-winning debut young project: “This is my America”,
Terp Writer’s Corner: Karen Loucks Rinedollar ’85
Karen Loucks Rinedollar ‘85, author of “Working for Peanuts: The Project Linus Story”, was compelled to help young children in hospitals after reading an article, which prompted...