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.
Since 2020, Let's Talk About It has had a big impact on Idaho communities: 52 book discussions in 16 counties on 11 different themes with 520 participants and 27 humanities scholars.
Check out the program website at www.libraries.idaho.gov/ltai.
Upcoming Events
Let’s Talk About It at St. Maries Public Library
Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquival with Ron McFarland
Let’s Talk About It at Patricia Romanko Public Library
Winter Range by Cali Davis with Dave Nichols
Let’s Talk About It at Armoral Tuttle
Balsamroot by Mary Clearman Blew with Scott Knickerbocker
Let’s Talk About It at Idaho Falls Public Library
Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley with Shelley McEuen
Let’s Talk About It at Gooding Public Library
The Distance Between Us by Reyna Grande with Kim Madsen Dill
Let’s Talk About It at Coeur d’Alene Public Library
Founding Mothers by Cokie Roberts with Stacy Boe Miller