2025 North Carolina Reads Book Boxes available

North Carolina Humanities is offering a limited number of free North Carolina Reads Book Boxes to readers. We want to ensure broader access to books for groups and individuals in communities with limited resources and also increase participation in North Carolina Reads. North Carolina Reads is North Carolina Humanities’ award-winning, virtual, statewide book club. North Carolina Reads annually features five books that explore the history and culture of North Carolina and topics including race, gender, and society.  Join the Club: Read, Attend Discussions, or Host a Program From February to June 2025, North Carolina Humanities is hosting virtual, free, monthly book club discussions where participants will hear from book authors and topic experts. Libraries, community groups, and individuals across North Carolina are encouraged to read along with North Carolina Humanities, attend North Carolina Reads book club discussions, and host their own local book programs to further conversation, camaraderie and community. Please note, you do not have to read the books or request a book box to participate in North Carolina Reads book club discussions. (1) Get your books in the format you like best. We recommend checking with your local library or bookstore.  (2) To ensure broader access to materials,...