Literature published by A.A. World Services, Inc. Information regarding the history of A.A. as well as how the program functions can be found here. Literature can be found translated in English, Spanish and French.
“Alcoholics Anonymous, also known as the “Big Book,” presents the A.A. program for recovery from alcoholism. First published in 1939, its purpose was to show other alcoholics how the first 100 people of A.A. got sober. Now translated into over 70 languages, it is still considered A.A.’s basic text.”
https://www.aa.org/the-big-book (English)
https://www.aa.org/es/the-big-book (Spanish)
The Plain Language Big Book was published in 2024 as a way to convey the core components of the original in simpler language. It may not be as easy to find for sale in meetings as it is still very new literature, but it can be purchased online.
“Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions explains the 24 basic principles of Alcoholics Anonymous. Known as the “Twelve and Twelve,” the book dedicates a chapter to each Step and each Tradition. Chapters provide an interpretation of these principles for personal recovery and the organization of the group.”
https://www.aa.org/twelve-steps-twelve-traditions (English)
https://www.aa.org/es/twelve-steps-twelve-traditions (Spanish)
“A collection of readings that moves through the calendar year one day at a time: A.A. members reflect on favorite quotations from the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous. The volume focuses on all Three Legacies of Recovery, Unity and Service.”
https://www.aa.org/daily-reflections (English)
Additional A.A. literature including books, pamphlets, etc. can be found at AA.org here:
https://www.aa.org/resources/literature (English)
The Alternative is published monthly by the Reading-Berks Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous. The Alternative features news, announcements & information related to Reading-Berks Intergroup, EPGSA Area 59 and Districts 33, 66, and 67.
For our most recent issues visit The Alternative Updates in our Announcements.
Check out The Alternative archives here.
To submit items for consideration, or to order copies of The Alternative Newsletter for your group or meeting you can email us at Alternative@ReadingBerksIntergroup.org orReach us by mail at PO Box 12157, Reading, PA 19612.
“The AA Grapevine is the international journal of Alcoholics Anonymous. Written, edited, illustrated, and read by AA members and others interested in the AA program of recovery from alcoholism, the Grapevine is a lifeline linking one alcoholic to another.
Often referred to as our “meeting in print,” the AA Grapevine communicates the experience, strength, and hope of its contributors and reflects a broad geographic spectrum of current AA experience with recovery, unity, and service. Founded in 1944, the Grapevine does not receive group contributions, but is supported entirely through magazine subscription sales and additional income derived from the sale of Grapevine items.” – aagrapevine.org
The AA Grapevine and its Spanish counterpart La Viña is published monthly. There is a vast selection of Grapevine & La Viña Literature available from your group, district, or Intergroup Representative. Grapevine Inc. publishes additional books as well as the Grapevine & La Viña monthly magazines.
The Grapevine & La Viña can also be found as apps for iOS and Android devices.
Reading-Berks Intergroup provides AA conference approved literature to the districts, groups, various committees, and individual members through its literature committee. AA approved literature can be purchased through RBI by contacting us directly. Individuals may also be able to purchase literature at in-person AA meetings.
Check out our current list of pamphlets & books in stock:
Contact Our Literature Representative:
Literature can also be purchased through directly from the AA.org website.
