The 2022 Great Group Reads Announcement NEW YORK — September 28, 2022 — The Women’s National Book Association (WNBA) is proud to announce its 2022 Great Group Reads list. The annual list features 20 books that were chosen by a reading committee of 46 readers out of hundreds of submissions. The books were chosen for […]
The 2019 Great Group Reads List Has Arrived!
National Reading Group Month & Great Group Reads Each October, members of the Women’s National Book Association (WNBA) gather to celebrate National Reading Group Month (NRGM). To kick off our celebration, we have released the 2019 Great Group Reads (GGR) list. From March to July, GGR volunteers read dozens of books that have been sent […]
Power Behind the WNBA: Carolyn T. Wilson
The member diversity in the Women’s National Book Association (WNBA) makes our goal of connecting, educating, advocating, and leading possible. As Bookwomen, we believe Books Have Power. “The Bookwoman” welcomes Carolyn T. Wilson (WNBA-Nashville) to the “Power Behind the WNBA” interview series!
Power Behind the WNBA: Jane Kinney Denning
The member diversity in the Women’s National Book Association (WNBA) makes our goal of connecting, educating, advocating, and leading possible. As bookwomen, we believe “Books Have Power.” The Bookwoman welcomes Jane Kinney Denning (WNBA-NYC) to the “Power Behind the WNBA” interview series! Tell us about yourself. I am a writer, an editor, and the immediate past […]
WNBA-New Orleans Celebrates National Reading Group Month
On November 3, the New Orleans Chapter celebrated National Reading Group Month at the Xavier University of Louisiana Library. Before introducing the event’s two illustrious authors, Past-President Marie Breaux said with a laugh, “New Orleanians are allowed to be fashionably late.” Fitting with the program’s theme, “The Art of Biography,” the two speakers, Clare Coss […]
The Power behind the WNBA: Linda Rosen, National Recording Secretary
The member diversity in the WNBA makes our goal of connecting, educating, advocating, and leading possible. As bookwomen, we believe “Books Have Power.” The Bookwoman welcomes Linda Rosen (South Florida), the WNBA’s National Recording Secretary, to the “Power behind the WNBA” interview series! Tell us about yourself. I’m proud to be the National Recording Secretary […]
Women’s National Book Association – New York City
Women’s National Book Association – New York City is a vibrant community of literary women. It is also our flagship chapter. They’ve had a very busy fall with networking events, the Brooklyn Book Festival, the annual UN DPI/NGO conference, and literary panels. In addition, members write for their chapter blog. Enjoy a few of their […]
National Reading Group Month: 2018 Great Group Reads
Great Group Reads Process For eleven years now, the Women’s National Book Association (WNBA) has promoted the value of books and reading with National Reading Group Month (NRGM) initiatives. Great Group Reads is one such initiative. It invites members from all chapters to read books submitted by publishers that might be a good fit for […]
Greetings and Salutations from The Bookwoman blog!
Greetings and Salutations from The Bookwoman blog! We’re so excited to meet current and prospective members in the digital world with our national blog. The WNBA celebrated its centennial a year ago. As an organization, we want to lead the way for women in our second century. The Bookwoman blog will keep you abreast of […]