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When the spotlight of the Nobel Prize in Literature dims, the exploration of globally acclaimed works does not end. Books honored by various awards converge here, unlocking the diverse possibilities of literature. The Akutagawa Prize unveils human nature through the sharp edge of Japanese prose. The Kafka Prize questions “Who are we?” through absurdity. The Hugo Award stretches the boundaries of storytelling... This time, with curiosity for words, collect your personal Literary Boarding Pass, an…

Recently, the 2025 Sino-Foreign University Library Annual Conference was successfully held at Wenzhou-Kean University. The annual conference, organized by the Wenzhou-Kean University Library, attracted active participation of 22 universities, including 11 Sino-foreign universities. The conference theme was Innovations, Challenges, and Opportunities: Future-Focused Pathways for Sino-Foreign University Libraries. The annual conference aimed to jointly explore the development direction of libraries…

Throughout the long river of time, the Earth has never been silent. It records the years in the folds of rock layers, murmurs of growth through the branches and leaves of forests, and narrates the fate of all beings through the rise and fall of species. We often assume that "breathing" is a rhythm unique to humans, yet when you bend down to listen, you will find the entire planet breathing powerfully: the rocks buried deep underground reveal memories spanning hundreds of millions of years, the e…

In 2025, the Nobel Prize in Literature was announced under the global spotlight. At this memorable moment, we can't help but ask again: what kind of writing can transcend the boundaries of language and culture to ultimately win the world's resonance? From October 20 to November 2, Wenzhou-Kean University Library will present a literary journey themed Nobel Bookshelf: Who Wins the World with Words. This exhibition blends the classic and the contemporary, reading and reflection. We invite all facu…

The human body is both our most intimate space and our greatest mystery. It holds our thoughts, feelings, and memories-yet remains full of secrets. As science advances, we're beginning to understand its hidden depths. Great books help us decode the language written in our flesh and blood, and know more deeply the self that lives within. Here, we've selected some of the best books that explore the body. Some are funny, some are serious—but all reveal how life works in their own way. They share on…

On October 9, 2025, Beijing time, Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai was awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature. About Author László Krasznahorkai (1954– ), one of the most important contemporary Hungarian writers, is the winner of the 2015 Man Booker Prize. He has received nearly all major Hungarian literary honors, including the Kossuth Prize, the Republic’s Laurel Wreath, and the Márai Prize, as well as the American National Book Award for Translated Literature in 2014. Deeply fascina…

To learn hard things quickly, you must focus intensely without distraction. To learn, in other words, is an act of deep work.   — Cal Newport Amidst today’s information explosion and widespread distraction, we are in greater need than ever of a certain ability—Deep Work. This capacity to focus without interruption on cognitively demanding tasks is not only crucial for achieving high-quality academic outcomes and breakthrough innovations but also serves as the foundation for maintaining clarity a…

In 2025, at the 13th Zhejiang Province College Students Classic Chinese Reading Competition, Wenzhou-Kean University won one second prize and four third prizes in the individual section, plus a second prize in the comprehensive section. Yu Huiyu, a 2024 Communication major from Wenzhou-Kean University, claimed the individual second prize. “If I had to describe myself in three words, I would choose explorer, expresser and connector,” she says. Here is her story. Explorer: How classics ignited th…

"Some people sailed through, while others starved and were broken; most people found this intolerable in one way or another, or at least at times." — The Memoirs of a Survivor, Doris Lessing Doris Lessing (1919–2013) Doris Lessing, who also wrote under the pen name Jane Somers, was one of Britain’s most influential contemporary female writers. Often regarded as the greatest literary voice of women since Virginia Woolf, her works encompassed a wide range of themes, including realism and fantasy,…

WKU Library Guide Series has been fully shared, covering all the essential functions and services WKUers need to know. Have you mastered them all? If there are any gaps, now is the perfect time to refresh your knowledge! Click the pictures below to review. 1. Brief Introduction of WKU Library  This guide includes basic information such as library opening hours, functional areas & floor plan, library resources, and library services, helping freshmen quickly familiarize themselves with the o…