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Major Reads for Every Major

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Whether you’re studying Biology, Business, or Computer Science, there’s a book out there that will spark your curiosity, fuel your passion, or give you a new way of seeing your field.

This guide pairs popular, thought-provoking, and just-plain-fun reads with different majors at A&M–San Antonio. Think of it as your “unofficial syllabus” for inspiration outside the classroom.

✨ Browse by major.
✨ Discover books you’ll actually want to read.
✨ Maybe even find your new favorite author along the way.

Not all learning comes from textbooks

Check out the physical display in the library, or browse the recommended reads by major below.

🔬 For the Scientists

Curious about life, the universe, and everything in between? These reads put the wow back into science.

🧠 For the Psychologists

Want to know why we do what we do? These books explore the human mind—brains, biases, and breakthroughs.

💼 For the Business Minds

Money, marketing, and making your mark—books that rethink what “success” means.

⚖️ For the Change-Makers (Law, Criminal Justice & Poli Sci)

Read about justice, activism, and the people working to change the world.

📚 For the Educators

Teaching is an art and a science. These books celebrate the transformative power of education.

🖥️ For the Tech Innovators

Code, creativity, and the future of technology—these reads bring computing to life.