"Go as a River" cover.

Read 'Go as a River'

CMC’s 2026 Common Reader engages students, staff, and community members with a series of talks in the fall with author Shelley Read.

CMC’s Common Reader program selects one book every year and offers it for free distribution across the dozens of communities CMC serves – followed by a series of discussions, author talks and conversations at CMC campuses.

Books will be available at all CMC location front desks and libraries throughout our district starting July 1.

The author, Shelley Read, will tour our district and talk at eight sites in October 2026.

More information coming soon.

Shelley Read.

Book Copies

Check out or pick up a free physical copy of “Go as a River,” on a first come first serve basis at these locations.

eAudiobooks and eBooks are available through the CMC Libraries on the Libby app.

CMC Aspen
Front Desk

CMC Breckenridge - Dillon
Campus Front Entrances
Summit County Libraries

CMC Carbondale
Front Desk

CMC Central Services
Executive Suite, 3rd Floor
Garfield County Libraries

CMC Leadville
New Discovery Reception
Lake County Public Library

CMC Glenwood Springs
Front Desk
Glenwood Springs Branch Library

CMC Rifle
Front Desk
Garfield County Public Libraries

CMC Salida
Front Desk

CMC Spring Valley
Ascent Center Front Desk

CMC Steamboat Springs
Main Front Desk
CMC Steamboat Springs Campus Library

CMC Vail Valley
Front Desk