OC Reads
Each year, the One Book, One Community of Monroe County selection committee chooses a readily available and discussable book written by a major author, and invites Monroe County residents to read the same book at the same time and discuss it through a series of free programs running approximately one month. Each year's events feature book discussions and free county-wide community activities related to the themes raised by provocative and inspiring stories. One Book, One Community of Monroe County aims to enrich the experience of reading for everyone, regardless of race, gender, age, income or the neighborhood they call home.
Announcing the One Book, One Community of Monroe County 2024 Title:
Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley
OC Reads Previous Titles
2024 - SOON TO BE ANNOUNCED!
2023 - The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb
2022 - The Butterfly’s Daughter by Mary Alice Monroe
2021 - The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson
2020 - The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict
2019 - Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
2018 - Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog, and The Triumph of Trust by Michael Hingson
2017 - One Amazing Thing by Chitra Divakaruni
2016 - The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown
2015 - Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline
2014 - Shadow Divers by Robert Kurson