Library
Scroll down to see descriptions of helpful reading material published by AA and used at Club 12 in meetings or by our members as they pursue a life of sobriety.
The Twelve Steps form the core of AA’s program of recovery for people who want to become sober and stay sober.
The Twelve Traditions are a set of principles we follow to safeguard the unity of AA groups at every level.
Club 12 offers complimentary AA brochures in a rack in front of the Club Office. Visit us and take a look!
The international journal of AA, available monthly online or in print. Requires a paid subscription. Articles on many topics share practical information and inspiring stories of recovery.
AA Books Used at Club 12
The books listed below are often referenced during AA meetings at Club 12. Different meetings may use different books. Ask the chairperson if you are unsure. Click buttons below to access free digital copies.
Club 12 has hard copies of the books for sale in the manager’s office. If you would like to buy a book and the office is not open, please speak to the snack bar attendant, and they will help you with a book purchase. The snack bar also sells sobriety coins.
Alcoholics Anonymous (4th Edition)
Alcoholics Anonymous, also called “The Big Book”, is the foundational text of AA’s recovery program. Published in 1939, its purpose was to show other alcoholics how the first 100 people of AA got sober. The book explains the nature of alcoholism, outlines the Twelve Steps, and shares powerful personal stories of recovery.
Plain Language Big Book
Published in 2024, this book is a tool to help today’s readers better understand the book Alcoholics Anonymous, which was first published in 1939. It presents the same core ideas as the original book in simpler, more modern language.
No free digital version is available.
