"The Common Book reading brings together the WSU community of readers in the discussion of a single work.

Each academic year, a new Common Book is selected and incorporated into the curriculum of numerous courses, including sections of ENG 111: College Reading and Writing, and may be adopted by any faculty interested in the issues it raises. Public readings, lectures, discussions and other related events scheduled concurrently with each author's visit to WSU." - The Common Book Project at Winona State University.