Two Towns One Book
Two Towns One Book brings the community together through the shared reading of a shared book. The annual book selection inspires rich discussion and community activities. Younger readers are encouraged to participate through companion books and related activities.
Have a favorite book? Let's share it with the community.
We are accepting nominations for our 2026 book of the year from now until May 15.
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.
Black Cake
Charmaine Wilkerson
Good Night Irene
Luis Alberto Urrea
Lady Tan's Circle of Women
Lisa See
West With Giraffes
Lynda Rutledge
The Personal Librarian
Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
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.
