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The Big Read LAKESHORE

We believe reading matters.

“Our mission is to foster a culture where reading matters in Ottawa, Allegan, and Muskegon counties.”

Check out our 2024 Program Press Release!

Big Read Lakeshore

Explore Big Read 2024

Big Read Lakeshore

Explore Big Read 2024

Middle Read Lakeshore

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Little Read Lakeshore

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Mini Read Lakeshore

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What’s the Big Deal with Graphic Novels?

September 6, 2024
For our 2024 Middle Read, we’ve enthusiastically chosen Mexikid by Pedro Martin and we encourage…
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It’s Book Announcement Day!

August 14, 2024
Announcement day for Big Read Lakeshore's 2024 season is here! Find out what this year's…
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Novels Gone Broadway

August 12, 2024
There are so many modern adaptations of novels, but one type of adaptation has recently…
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Behind the Big Read: Arayah Weiden

August 5, 2024
I am a Junior at Hope studying Secondary English Education and Psychology. On campus I…
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Behind the Big Read: Maggie Hartman

July 22, 2024
Hi! I am a sophomore at Hope this year, and I am a secondary social…
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Behind the Big Read: Addie Wilcox

July 15, 2024
I am currently in my final semester at Hope College where I am majoring in…

Ways to Get Involved

Read the book

Our book's topics and themes are timely and relevant.

Attend our events

Our events offer a variety of perspectives, experiences, and angles on the book.

Interact with others

Our goal is that you listen and learn from others as well as sharing your own ideas and experiences.

Respond

Our community becomes stronger when you make positive changes in response to your interactions with the book.

Who is the Big Read Lakeshore for?

Readers of all ages along the Lakeshore

Book clubs

P-12 students

College/University students

Teachers

Professors

Librarians

Library patrons

Senior citizens

Workplaces

Families