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Join Our Literature Circle: Monthly Book Reviews and Fellowship

Looking for a community of book lovers? Our Literature Circle (Circle 13) meets from September through May, gathering on the second Tuesday of each month at 1:00 PM in the McCullough Room. Men and women of all faiths are welcome and invited to attend! 

We begin with thirty minutes of refreshments and socializing. Afterward, we have our monthly book review conducted by educators, pastors, authors, and church staff, leading to enjoyable and often lively open discussions. 

Come join us to explore great literature and connect with a wonderful community of readers!

- Grace Clouse, Chair, and Ellen Frazier, Publicity

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Celebration of 50 Years

Grace's Welcome, September 2025 

Literature Circle 13 Reading List for 2026-2027

We’ve made it easy for you to participate by providing two copies of each book in our church library for you to borrow in advance. Many of the books are very well-known and are available wherever books are sold.

Reading List for 2026-2027 | First Presbyterian Church of San Antonio

“I love the way that each book …any book…is its own journey. 

You open it and off you go…” Sharon Creech

September 8 - The Correspondent by Virginia Evans, reviewer: Mrs. Martha Smith

October 13 - Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton, reviewers: Reverend Scott and Suzie Simpson

November 10 - Theo of Golden by Allen Levi, reviewer: the Honorable David Peeples

December 8 - Orphans of the Storm by Celia Imrie, reviewer: Mrs. Grace Clouse

January 11 - Gilead by Marilynne Robinson, reviewer: Dr. Rick Taylor

February 8 - The Birds that Audubon Missed by Kenn Kaufman, reviewer: Mrs. Morgan Fuller

March 8 - Daughter of Egypt by Marie Benedict, reviewer: Ms. Jane Hansen

April 12 - Defender of the Texas Frontier by David R. Gross, reviewer: Mr. Hank Cherry

May 10 - Custodians of Wonder: Ancient Customs, Profound Traditions and the Last People Keeping Them Alive by Eliot Stein, reviewer: Dr. Tripp Stuart

Watch the Book Reviews Online

Can't make a meeting? No worries! Our monthly reviews are videotaped and posted here on the Literature Circle Resource page shortly after each session.

Watch Past Literature Reviews on YouTube

"I love books. I adore everything about them. I love the feel of the pages on my fingertips.  They are light enough to carry, yet so heavy with worlds and ideas. I love the sound of the pages flicking against my fingers. Print against fingerprints. Books make people quiet, yet they are so loud."  - Author Nnedi Okorator