Book Discussion Series
Let's Talk About It
For over thirty years the Idaho Humanities Council has partnered with the Idaho Commission for Libraries to bring book discussion programs to libraries statewide. “Let’s Talk About It” (LTAI) brings together humanities scholars and adult readers in public libraries to read and discuss literature which explores American values, history and culture.
Let's Talk About It programs are held mainly in rural communities where adults have fewer resources and opportunities for adult education. Program participants expand their reading interests, meet new people and explore important cultural issues in the context of their own lives and the lives of others. Program speakers are experts in various humanities fields. They enjoy meeting avid readers in Idaho's rural communities and gain perspective on literature that enriches their teaching and research.
Check out the program website at www.libraries.idaho.gov/ltai.
Let's Talk About It Impact
Since 1985, Let’s Talk About It has brought adult reading discussion groups together with
scholars in Idaho’s public libraries.
Since 2020 the program has:
- 52 In-person book discussions
- Hosted in 16 Idaho counties
- Hosted 3 virtual book discussions
- 11 Different themes
- 520 Participants
- 27 Scholars