The LWVLC Book Read for 2026

The LWVLC Book Read gathering will be on April 15, 2026, at 3 PM. The location is not yet set. This year's chosen book is "Abundance" by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson.

This book was mentioned frequently during the book discussion in 2025.  “‘Abundance’ is a once-in-a-generation, paradigm-shifting call to renew a politics of plenty, face up to the failures of liberal governance, and abandon the chosen scarcities that have deformed American life.” (Dust jacket) “A must-read for progressives who want a blueprint for reforming government so it can deliver for working people.” —Barack Obama (Amazon)

Per Amazon, "Klein and Thompson expose how self-imposed limitations, bureaucratic dysfunction, and political gridlock have stalled progress. They advocate for a future where bold investment, efficient governance, and a renewed belief in growth and abundance can create a more prosperous and inclusive America."

© 2025 Non-fiction, 222 pages, hardback, Kindle, and audiobook.

Past Annual LWVLC Book Reads 

2013

“Gertrude Bell: Queen of the Desert, Shaper of Nations” by Georgina Howell

2014

“The Woman behind the New Deal: The Life and Legacy of Frances Perkins” by Kristen Downey

2015

“A Fighting Chance” by Elizabeth Warren

2016 

“Sisters in Law:  How Sandra Day O’Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg Went to the Supreme Court and Changed the World” by Linda Hirshman

2017

“Hillbilly Elegy:  A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis” by J. D. Vance

2018 

“Born on Third Base:  A One Percenter Makes the Case for Tackling Inequality, Bringing Wealth Home, and Committing to the Common Good” by Chuck Collins

2019

“The Woman’s Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote” by Elaine Weiss

2020

“The Education of an Idealist: A Memoir” by Samantha Power

2021

“Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” by Isabel Wilkerson

2022

“Masters of Empire: Great Lakes Indians and the Making of America" by Michael A. McDonnell

2023

“It’s Hard Being You: A Primer on Being Happy Anyway” by Sharon Emery

2024

“The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens” by Richard Haass

2025

“There Is Nothing for You Here: Finding Opportunity in the 21st Century” by Fiona Hill