RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — County College of Morris is inviting residents, book clubs and local libraries to participate in its “One Book, One Community” initiative, featuring a communitywide reading of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book “Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation” by historian Joseph J. Ellis.
The initiative begins Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, and encourages Morris County residents to read the book and participate in discussions through local libraries, community reading groups and programs hosted by the college.
The program, which runs through April 1, 2027, is designed to bring residents together to explore the friendships, rivalries and decisions that shaped the nation’s founding and consider their relevance today.
“Reading history together creates opportunities to discover new perspectives, ask questions and engage in meaningful conversations,” said Heather Craven, Dean of the Learning Resource Center at CCM. “Through this year’s ‘One Book, One Community’ initiative, we are proud to bring together students, faculty and staff, along with the broader Morris County community, for discussions.”
As part of the initiative, CCM’s Legacy Project will host a free discussion of selected chapters Thursday, Dec. 3, at 12:30 p.m. in the Learning Resource Center Café on the college’s Randolph campus. Lunch will be provided.
Those interested in attending can RSVP and request copies of the selected chapters in advance by emailing legacy@ccm.edu.
To support the communitywide reading program, CCM’s library has developed free chapter summaries, suggested discussion questions and other resources to help individuals, book clubs and community reading groups explore the book.
The materials are available through the college’s One Book, One College online guide. Residents are also encouraged to contact their local Morris County libraries for information about planned discussions and related programs.
The initiative complements Read Across Morris County 250, a countywide reading program announced by Morris County in February 2026 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States.
The collaborative reading programs are intended to encourage community participation and conversations about American history during the nation’s semiquincentennial celebration.
For additional information about CCM’s “One Book, One Community” initiative, residents can email lrcref@ccm.edu or call 973-328-5300.
