Books
significant works, both classic and modern
The Great Books Foundation provides selections of books both classic and modern works of prose, poetry, and drama from which local discussions and regional institutes draw their materials. This is often supplemented by local choices from significant works of fiction and non-fiction, philosophy, political science, poetry, and drama.
Book Titles by Year- Philadelphia Fall Institute Readings -1971-2024
- Philadelphia Spring Institute Readings -1960-2024
- Great Books at Colby Readings -1957-2024
- Junior Great Books at Colby - Books by Year 2009-2020
- Long Island Great Books Spring Institute Readings - 1960-2019
- New England Great Books Seasonal Readings - 1982-2024
Discussion Rules
fair for everyone - leaders and participants
Great Books espouses a unique set of rules to help keep discussions fair for everyone.
These include rules for leaders as well as group participants.
For details, read about the Shared Inquiry method.
Regions
Connecticut, Maine, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
The regional institutes are held in:
- New England Council, Zoom Discussion
- Philadelphia, PA, Zoom Discussion
- Pendle Hill, 338 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, PA 19086
- Waterville, Maine, Colby College
- New York City and Commack, Long Island
For other regions, please visit:
People
attentive, involved, engaging
One thing is apparent about the Great Books commitment to quality. It draws the most interested and interesting people from around the country into the discussions. These thoughtful adults enjoy lively discussions of the stimulating texts.