Coronado Community READ

Now in its eleventh year, the Coronado Community READ aims to bring our community together through the shared experience of reading a single book. This program encourages discussion and participation in a variety of community events that align with the theme of the chosen book, which you, the readers, select.

Nomination Process:

Nominations for the 2027 Coronado Community READ will be accepted from September 28 to October 4. During this period, the community is invited to suggest titles that meet the selection criteria outlined below. These criteria will help guide the process as the list is narrowed to 5 finalists. In December, the community will be invited to vote for the title they would most like to see selected as the next Coronado Community READ.

When choosing a book, the committee considers the following:

• Broad Appeal: The book should engage a wide range of adult readers with varying ages, literacy levels, and life experiences.
• Quality: The book should be well-written, with compelling characters, plot, and/or themes that encourage discussion and the exchange of ideas.
• Availability: The book should be available in multiple formats, such as paperback, audio, and large print.
• Recency: Ideally, the book should have been published within the last 5 to 10 years.

Additional Considerations:

• Is the author still living? Do they have a national or regional reputation?
• Is the author from California, particularly San Diego or Southern California?
• Is the book fiction, non-fiction, or a memoir? The program alternates between fiction and non-fiction each year.
• Is there a film or theater adaptation of the book?
• Is the title available in other languages?
• Does the book contain sensitive material?
• Has the book won any awards?

Submit Your Suggestion:

Do you have a book in mind for the 2027 Coronado Community READ? Enter your suggestion in the survey below during the open suggestion period, which runs from September 28 to October 4.