Márquez, Elizabeth Bishop, Kenzaburo Oe, Dacia Maraini, Rohinton Mistry, Marina Carr, J. M. Coetzee, Orhan Pamuk, Mo Yan, among many, many others. WLT is a great place to stop by to engage in informed literary conversation or just pick up a few recommendations for your next favorite book.

Education Station: The University of Oklahoma

Boasting a high-achieving student population of approximately 30,000, the University of Oklahoma also has some world-class reading spots.

Café Plaid on Campus Corner hosts poetry slams and, with a community bookshelf, is a favorite venue for quiet reading (or not-so-quiet reading during the busy lunch-hour.)

The Great Reading Room in the Bizzell Library is reminiscent of the grand libraries associated with New England and Europe. With vaulted ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and dark wood accents, it is the perfectcultural events regularly. Visitors are invited to enjoy readings, music, and discussions surrounded by gorgeous aesthetics. MAINSITE features local artists, while, the Train Depot – a National Historic Place – serves as an art gallery and music and performance venue in addition to being a convenient transportation hub.

Private or Public: Full Circle Books and the Norman Public Library

When in the area and looking to buy a few books by local authors, be sure to take a short trip north to Full Circle Books in Oklahoma City. It’s the largest independent bookstore in Oklahoma, one of the best in the country, with shelves stacked full of works that you can’t find at home.

If buying a book or two isn’t your goal, then head over to the Norman Public Library,