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As a Member, you’ll enjoy a richer experience of classic literature, a stronger connection to favorite writers, and the satisfaction of working with fellow members to preserve and share a precious legacy that belongs to all Americans.

Choose the membership level that’s right for you and receive an extraordinary benefits package to reward your commitment to American literature and culture.

Library of America is an independent nonprofit organization that receives no regular support from any government agency or foundation.

  • Friend

    60 $50 Join
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    • Complimentary gift volume when you join – a $40 value
    • Additional 10% off the discounted Web Store prices for LOA books
    • "First to know" advance purchase opportunities
    • Story of the Week Subscription
    • Special member admission rate to literary and historical sites
    • Members only e-newsletter
    • Membership card

  • Readers Circle

    100 Join
    $75 tax-deductible All benefits of Friend Membership, PLUS:
    • 15% off the discounted Web Store prices for LOA books
    • A free volume ($35 value!) of your choice each year
    • Our biannual members-only preview letter
    • Your name in our Annual Report as recognition of your support

  • Publisher's Circle

    250 Join
    $200 tax-deductible All benefits of Readers Circle Membership, PLUS:
    • 20% off the discounted Web Store prices for LOA books
    • A second free volume of your choice per year
    • Invitation to annual Library of America event

  • Patrons Circle

    500 Join
    $425 tax-deductible All benefits of Publisher's Circle Membership, PLUS:
    • 25% off the discounted Web Store prices for LOA books
    • A third free volume per year
    • Additional event invitations throughout the year
    • Unique signed editions

  • President's Circle

    1000 Join
    $875 tax-deductible All benefits of Patrons Circle Membership, PLUS:
    • An additional two (for a total of five) free volumes per year
    • Invitations to exclusive President’s Circle-only events

  • Literary Champion

    2500 Join
    $2,375 tax-deductible All benefits of President’s Circle Membership, PLUS:
    • Donation of 50 Library of America volumes ($2,000 value) to school libraries and programs, made in your name.*

  • Literary Sponsor

    5000 Join
    $4,875 tax-deductible All benefits of President’s Circle Membership, PLUS:
    • Donation of 100 Library of America volumes ($4,000 value) to school libraries and programs, made in your name.*

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A champion of America’s great writers and timeless works, Library of America guides readers in finding and exploring the exceptional writing that reflects the nation’s history and culture.

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From poetry, novels, and memoirs to journalism, crime writing, and science fiction, the more than 300 volumes published by Library of America are widely recognized as America’s literary canon.

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