Exploring Connection: Books on Friendship, Community & Belonging

Social connection matters for your health and well-being. Strong social ties may protect against illness, ease stress, and even add years to your life – while isolation and loneliness raise the risk of illness, according to the U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on Social Connection. This November, visit the Meet Spot in the lobby of Geisel Library to explore books on friendship, community, and belonging. Our display features practical guides on building connection, research on why it matters, and stories that explore what belonging feels like. See the full book list. We developed this display a…