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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
Celebration of 50 Years
Literature Circle 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
| Tuesday, September 8, 2026 | The Correspondent
Author: Virginia Evans Reviewer: Mrs. Martha Smith |
| Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | Raising Hare
Author: Chloe Dalton Reviewer: Reverend Scott and Suzie Simpson |
| Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | Theo of Golden
Author: Allen Levi Reviewer: The Honorable David Peeples |
| Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | Orphans of The Storm
Author: Celia Imrie Reviewer: Mrs. Grace Clouse |
| Tuesday, January 12, 2027 | Gilead
Author: Marilynne Robinson Reviewer: Dr. Rick Taylor |
| Tuesday, February 9, 2027 | The Birds That Audubon Missed
Author: Kenn Kaufman Reviewer: Mrs. Morgan Fuller |
| Tuesday, March 9, 2027 | Daughter of Egypt
Author: Marie Benedict Reviewer: Ms. Jane Hansen |
| Tuesday, April 13, 2027 | Defender of The Texas Frontier
Author: David R. Gross Reviewer: Mr. Hank Cherry |
| Tuesday, May 11, 2027 | Custodians of Wonder: Ancient Customs, Profound Traditions and the Last People Keeping Them Alive
Author: 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
