Welcome to the Alumni Book Club
Horned Frogs who read are Horned Frogs who lead! Each semester, the TCU Alumni Association will select a new title for online discussion, in-person events, guest interviews and more.
Join the conversations to grow our minds and engage with alumni, parents and students. Membership is free. Click here to join.
What’s our current read?
"When you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have to speak up. You have to say something; you have to do something."
John Lewis
Join the TCU Alumni Association Book Club for our fall read – March trilogy (2016) by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin. We hope this book will spark meaningful conversations as you connect with the entire TCU community.
Our first-year students read March this summer for TCU’s Common Reading Program a component of TCU’s welcome week, Frogs First. Through interactive group discussions led by world-class faculty and staff, students experienced a glimpse into the TCU learning community. This forum also provided a point of unity amid the rich diversity of the incoming class.
March, a graphic novel with illustrations by Nate Powell, shares the story of John Lewis’ lifelong struggle for civil and human rights. This series, rooted in Lewis’ personal story, reflects on the highs and lows of the broader civil rights movement and brings the lessons of history to life for a new generation, urgently relevant for today’s world.
What should I read next?
Time Magazine - Best Books of 2021 So Far
Amazon Book Review
The New Yorker - Books section from The New Yorker
New York Times - Books of the Times
Kirkus Reviews – Book Lists
TCU’s Inclusive Excellence Resources
What Research Says about Reading:
14 Reasons Why Reading is Good for Your Health - article here
Seven Proven Reasons Why Reading is Good for You - article here
Ten Ways Reading Makes you an Excellent Employee - article here
Read a Book! It's Good for Your Career - article here
Most CEOs Read a Book a Week - article here
How do I join the book club? To get started click here. You will receive a confirmation email with the link to join Good Reads. Once you have set up your free account at Good Reads, you can start reading along with us!
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If you would like to suggest a book, you can do so via this form.