Two Towns One Book

Two Towns One Book brings the community together through the shared reading of a common book. The annual book selection inspires rich discussion and community activities.  Younger readers are encouraged to participate through companion books and related activities.  Nominations for our 2026 book of the year are now open.

West With Giraffes is set during the Great Depression when soup kitchens were an important source of food for many Americans.  In February, Culinary Institute of America prepared chef Abby Shea demonstrated how to create a vegetarian stock and then make soup with it. Enjoy her soup stock and  soup recipes!

 

 

Did you know that June 21 is celebrated as World Giraffe Day? Learn more about how this day is celebrated globally as well as interesting facts about giraffes.

 

Read About our 2025 Annual Book Contenders

Click on each book to view a summary below.

The Giver of Stars Book

Black Cake

Charmaine Wilkerson

The Great Alone

Good Night Irene

Luis Alberto Urrea

 

The Great Alone

Lady Tan's Circle of Women

Lisa See

American Dirt

West With Giraffes

Lynda Rutledge

Harlem Shuffle book

The Personal Librarian

Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray

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View our past book winners here.

Our Mission

Our goal is to bring people in our community together through the reading and discussion of a shared book. Our choices inspire rich discussion and community activities and encourage younger readers to participate through companion books and related activities.

Kids Read, Too

Our Kids Read, Too!! committee has selected some junior companion books for families to read together with the hope that everyone will participate in discussions regarding the importance of using one’s strengths and sharing one’s story. Learn more about the Kids Read, Too Program here.

YOU love to read – so let’s read together!

One book for two towns. Get involved along the way nominate and then vote for the book you believe will inspire great discussions. Tell your neighbors and join us for many exciting events!

Two Towns – One Book Resources

Two Towns – One Book Frequently Asked Questions here

Two Towns – One Book Events

Find out what’s happening this month on our Event page. 

Nominate a Book

2026 book nominations are now open.  

Kids Read, Too

Learn more about our Program here.

Two Towns – One Book Summer Reading List 
Enjoy the 2024 Summer Reading List!

Past Community Reads

Check out our earlier TTOB community reads here.

Timeline

View our annual operations timeline.

Get Involved

Find out how you can help volunteer here.