Concord Reads 2025 | Concord Public Library Fdn.

The 2025 Concord Reads program, featuring Ty Gagne and his book, Where You'll Find Me, wrapped up with a terrific sold-out author event -- watch it now on ConcordTV!

WATCH NOW: Search & Rescue in Northern NH with CO Glen Lucas

As part of the 2025 Concord Reads program, retired NH Fish and Game Conservation Officer, Glen Lucas, presented at the City-Wide Community Center. CO Lucas discussed his experiences in the wild, with a special focus on search and rescue (SAR) operations and the events surrounding the case of Kate Matrosova. In this video recording of the event from ConcordTV, Glen shares details from his youth that led to his career choice, how being a Conservation Officer shaped his life, and some of the significant events from his career in the outdoors. Many thanks to ConcordTV for filming Concord Reads!

Concord Reads!

Concord Reads is a citywide literary event encouraging community members to read and discuss the same book. Celebrate the power of books in creating a stronger community!

Sponsored by Concord Public Library Foundation and produced in partnership with Concord Public Library, Concord Reads is free of charge and open to all.

Watch this space for the 2026 book announcement, coming in March!

Past Concord Reads Programs

NOTE: When choosing a title, the committee considers many things, including if it appeals to a wide audience and resonates with the citizens of the Greater Concord, NH community; whether it appeals to all age groups from teens to older adults; whether the themes of the book are relevant to the times and community and lend to open and robust discussion; whether the themes of the book lend to library programming at all age levels; whether the book is available in a multitude of formats; and whether the themes of the book vary from years prior. If you would like to recommend a book for Concord Reads, please drop us a line at info@concordlibraryfoundation.org!

2025: Where You’ll Find Me: Risk, Decisions, and the Last Climb of Kate Matrosova by Ty Gagne

2024: Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett

2020-2023: Concord Reads took an extended hiatus!

2019: Ghost of the Innocent Man by Benjamin Rachlin

2018: Following Atticus by Tom Ryan

2017: Adrift: 76 Days Lost at Sea by Steve Callahan

2016: When Books went to War by Molly Guptil Manning

2014-2015: The Last Policeman by Ben H. Winters

2013: Maxine Kumin's three books: Inside the Halo and Beyond, Where I Live: New & Selected Poems, 1990-2010,

Women, Animals & Vegetables: Essays & Stories.

2012: Weight of Water by Anita Shreve

2011: Outcasts United by Warren St. John