Yes, yes, I know. Lake Oswego Reads won’t roll around again until next spring. I am bringing this subject up because I am late to the party this year. The annual, city-wide, reading event has consistently selected great books. Like with Reese or Oprah, if it’s on the LO reads list, you know it’s going to be good.
This year’s pick was “How to Read a Book”, by Monica Wood. The book was loaned to me by one of my walking buddies, and I started it a few days ago. It is just so good! It has a bit of everything. Characters young and old, steadfast and shaky, it’s allowing me to look at life through multiple lenses that stand alone but also mesh together.
This motivated me to re-visit the list of books that have annually been chosen for the last 20 or so years. It’s a great resource for book suggestions. For a complete list, click here.
Now I wish I had been more timely. The LO Reads program lasts an entire month and includes shared discussions, art exhibits, and a presentation by the writer of the book. The book is usually announced in February with the month of events occurring in April. I will be more on-top of my timing in 2026.
But it’s never too late to pick up a good book, and I highly recommend the books suggest by LO Reads.
Dianne