Women’s National Book Association Great Group Reads program

The Women’s National Book Association invites publishers to submit books for consideration for the 2021 Great Group Reads program by April 16, 2021.

Between February and July of each year, the GGR selection committee reads the books submitted by publishers and picks 20 books of literary merit that encourage conversation and reflection about timely and provocative topics. Books from last year’s list addressed issues such as family dynamics, illness, immigration, LGBTQ rights, racism, war, faith and social justice. The books illuminate the human experience and allow readers to explore social issues and personal relationships. 

Submission information below:

• Publishers can submit books now through Friday, April 16, 2021 to be read by the Great Group Reads committee. 
• 20 books will be selected at the end of July as 2021 Great Group Reads
• Preliminary submission guidelines: 
  • Publishers may submit literary fiction, including novels, novellas, short stories, and memoir, including essay collections. Books in translation are eligible
  • Books must be published in the U.S. between October 1, 2020 and September 30, 2021
  • Titles must be submitted by publishers, be limited to two titles per publisher or imprint and be readily available through customary distribution channels 
  • All formats — except original e-books — are eligible, including trade-paper reprints published within the designated time frame
  • Please do not submit previously submitted titles, previously selected authors or self-published books
  • Publishers should submit titles to Kristen Knox, Great Group Reads chair, via email at [email protected] (subject line: Great Group Reads 2021). Please include suggested titles and a brief description of each title.  ​