CVUUS Library Resources

The following reading lists include books for children, youth (YA, young adults), and adults. Books for adults are located downstairs in the Blue Room as well as in the meeting room upstairs, in the case of duplicate titles. Children’s books are located in Fenn House chapel and also in the Blue Room. Make sure to explore our online catalog, as well.

About Unitarian Universalism: A Reading List

Readings: Sources for Inspiration, Reflection

Transcendentalists: A Reading List

Additional UU Resources

Beacon Press, “an independent publisher of serious non-fiction. Our books often change the way readers think about fundamental issues; they promote such values as freedom of speech and thought; diversity, religious pluralism, and anti-racism; and respect for diversity in all areas of life.” We have quite a few Beacon Press books in our CVUUS Library

Beacon Press Discussion Guide for Unitarian Universalist Communities

Skinner House, “titles directly aimed at the spiritual needs of Unitarian Universalists, seekers, and others who share the values of liberal religion.” We have many of these in our CVUUS Library

InSpirit UUA Bookstore, “We offer books to support people of all faiths and seekers alike to engage with spiritual questions. Unitarian Universalists will find items that will help to nurture their faith, to connect with our history, and to ground and enhance our work for social justice. We also offer cards, a wide range of fair trade gifts, as well as accessories proudly bearing the Unitarian Universalist Association and Side with Love logos.

UUA Common Read

UUA Publications

UU Justice and Spirit Book Club at Goodreads

UU Class Conversations—Resources

Other Resources

CDJLibrary Catalog At Tennessee Valley UU Church. Browse their catalog by “12 organizing diversity elements or reading levels.”

Children’s Diversity and Justice Library Book Lists Seasonal or topical readings lists from the Tennessee Valley UU Church