Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, one of Books in Common’s first authors, has released a new novel, BEFORE WE VISIT THE GODDESS. BEFORE WE VISIT THE GODDESS is a powerful novel about three generations of women. Her novel carries the reader from the countryside of Bengal, India to Houston, Texas. Chitra masterfully captures the complex relationships between […]
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What are some of the “teachable” moments in your book that make it work well for a Community Reads program? In one sense, the whole book is a teachable moment. I wrote Thunderdog: The True Story of a Blind Man, his Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust at Ground Zero, to teach people about blindness […]
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Leif Enger will speak in Wauwatosa on Sunday, February 28th, as the culminating event in this year’s Tosa All-City Reads program.
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It’s been said that our national parks are “America’s best idea.” As the National Park Service turns 100 on August 25, 2016, this is the year to celebrate the centennial of a very American effort.
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Guadelupe Garcia McCall is a Texas high school teacher, as well as an esteemed emerging author. She delivered a keynote speech at the Texas Literacy Summit last weekend.
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In times of crisis, an author who can speak to personal triumph over tragedy provides communities with a vehicle for discussion about difficult topics. Through this lens, readers inevitably discover they have much more in common than they realize. These authors inspire by tapping into our shared experiences of overcoming life’s challenges.
Read More » Michael Hingson  Thunder Dog |  Regina Calcaterra  Etched in Sand |  Michael Pitre  Fives and Twenty-Fives |  Charlotte Rogan  Now and Again |
Congratulations and good luck to David Treuer, whose novel PRUDENCE has been shortlisted for the 2016 Minnesota book award.
Read More »YA author Matt de la Peña has every reason to be proud: his second picture book recently won the prestigious Newbery Medal!
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Author and activist Kevin Powell delivered an address at the inaugural diversity symposium sponsored by professional basketball team the Atlanta Hawks. If you’re interested in bringing him to speak at your venue, inquire with us!
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Contrary to what many coordinators assume, a famous author doesn’t always ensure instant success for their Common Reads Program. Librarians who rely on circulation numbers are often missing out on up-and-coming titles; university administrators who require a book-to-film component are underestimating their readers; and most importantly, venues that insist on visiting authors with household name […]
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