First-Year and Common Reading
Hachette Academic invites you to discover a wide range of thought-provoking books to inspire and engage your students. Whether you’re looking for fiction that fits a particular theme or nonfiction that stimulates discussion across disciplines, we have a great assortment of titles to suit the needs of your program. Many of our titles, including HOW THE WORD IS PASSED, ILLEGALLY YOURS, THE INTERSECTIONAL ENVIRONMENTALIST, and THE BOOK OF DELIGHTS have been used at colleges across the country. We look forward to offering a unique and satisfying reading experience for you, your students, and your faculty.
Catalog
Please visit Edelweiss+ to view our entire digital catalog of titles recommended for First Year and Common Reading.
Review Copies
To request complimentary physical copies of an HBG title for your program to consider, please fill out our online form. Most of our titles are also available for instructors through VitalSource, where you can gain instant access to a full digital copy. Please log in or sign up at vitalsource.com to make a request. Once a title has been adopted, we are happy to provide additional copies for participating faculty.
Bulk Order Discounts
If you have selected an HBG title for your program and are interested in purchasing copies in bulk, please contact special.markets@hbgusa.com. Bulk ebook discounts are also available.
Author Visits
Interested in bringing an author to your campus? Please visit the Hachette Speakers Bureau website or contact hachettespeakers@hbgusa.com to learn more about hosting a Hachette speaker at your school.