Thank you to all who participated in this year’s One Read program as we explored the topics and themes in this year’s One Read book, “North Woods” by Daniel Mason. Now it’s time to choose a book for next year!

Each November, the public submits suggestions for next year’s book. Over the winter, a panel of community members reviews the suggestions, narrowing that list down to 10 titles, and then chooses two or three books to present for a public vote in the spring.

Suggest a Book for One Read 2026

Read more about how the books are selected.
See a list of past finalists in the catalog.

One Read is generously underwritten by the Friends of the Columbia Public Library and made possible by organizations in our community. We thank all of our partners on the task force for their support.