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Tacoma Reads is a longstanding partnership between the City of Tacoma’s Mayor’s Office and Tacoma Public Library, with wide community support and collaboration.
The theme of Tacoma Reads 2024 is Rhythms of Resilience, and we invite the community to explore this theme together by reading, attending programs, and engaging in discussion.
Tacoma Reads 2024 selections
Check out the book selections from your library! Titles are available in print, ebook, or audiobook.
Adult title:
The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store, opens a new window by James McBride
Young adult title:
Harbor Me by Jacqueline Woodson
Events and programs
Featured Event
Tacoma Reads: James McBride with Mayor Woodards
Nov 1st | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
William W. Philip Hall
Join TPL and host City of Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards for a conversation with National Book Award & bestselling author James McBride.
More Like Tacoma Reads
Reading Lists for Children and Teens
Tacoma Reads 2024: Rhythms of Resilience Picture Books
Check out these picture books featuring themes of love, community, resilience, and music, inspired by the 2024 Tacoma Reads" theme.
Tacoma Reads 2024: Youth and Teen
Check out this list of youth and teen titles inspired by this year's Tacoma Reads theme "Rhythms of Resilience."
Read and Watch Lists
Tacoma Reads 2024: Novels about community
To further explore the theme of community present in James McBride's The Heaven and Earth Grocery store, checkout these titles.
Tacoma Reads 2024: Movies
Enjoy these movies, factual and fictional, that explore the many aspects of a community and what obstacles can bond or break them.
Tacoma Reads 2024: Novels highlighting resilience
Titles to explore Tacoma Reads' theme of Rhythms of Resilience and the theme of community in McBride's The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store.
