A Novel Idea, the largest community read program in the state of Oregon, celebrates 20 years of building community one book at a time.

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A Novel Idea has taken readers around the world and throughout time. We've read amazing books, joined in on powerful programming, and had thought-provoking discussions over the last 19 years. Four authors from years past return to honor this special occasion: David James Duncan (2004), María Amparo Escandón (2006), Peter Heller (2014), and Anne Griffin (2020).