The Brown Reader: 50 Writers Remember College Hill

Brown has more than its share of distinguished writers. Get the Brown Reader and time travel back to College Hill with 50 of the best.

Great compilation of essays- great to see Brown's rich history through so many lenses.

I would recommend this book to alum and people considering going to Brown, especially those interested in studying creative writing. The chapters are short and captivating, it's a quick read. It left me impressed with Brown alum who have become well-known published authors. It brought back memories of familiar places and made me want to get in touch with friends I haven't seen in a long time.

As a Brown alum from the 1970s, I found some of the stories very poignant and evocative. However, a number of others were surprisingly poorly written and seemed more designed to describe the author's successes in later life.

Since went to Brown it was great fun!

Even if you never went to Brown (I didn't), you'll enjoy the Brown Reader. It's a fun romp of essays from renowned writers (yes, they are all Brown Grads) reminiscing over their college days. So, get this book if you ever went to college or are thinking of going one day.

A must have for nostalgic and rebellious souls- Brown, Red or Gray

I bought this book because it included an essay by Marilynne Robinson that I wanted to read. Her essay made the whole book worth it. Some of the others seemed superficial and/or juvenile, but if I had been a Brown alum myself I might have felt more kindly about their inclusion.