Let’s celebrate the feel-good moments and literary achievements of the Second Chance Book Club for inmates and their tireless leader, Jennifer Williams.
Join us for a heartwarming Book Gang podcast episode as we meet Jennifer, the “book lady” of Danville, VA, changing incarcerated women’s lives through the Second Chance Book Club.
Today, we explore the logistics and challenges of running an incarcerated book club and the incredible rewards that Jennifer has witnessed in their participants.
Plus, Jennifer shares three of her favorite backlist book club books to discuss with a book club of your own.
If you would love to be a part of her literary legacy, head to her holiday gift registry to donate books for their prison book club. The inmates get to keep the books they read, and Jennifer highlights the incredible ways reading helps as they move on to their next chapter in life.
Thanks to the support of Patreon members, listeners have access to a bonus curated book list of the best book club books to discuss now created by historical fiction writer Meagan Church.
It was such a fantastic list of recommendations that we have updated this book list with Jennifer’s book club books she highly recommends for impactful conversations.
Meet Jennifer Williams
Jennifer Williams, the “book lady” of Danville, Virginia, is on a mission to donate 1 million books to local children. A dedicated teacher, she is working two jobs to fund her initiative.
Jennifer’s commitment extends to running a women’s book club at the Danville Jail, where members have become avid readers.
Her work has garnered community support and recognition for its positive influence in her town. We are proud to support this literary hero on the podcast today.
Listen to the Book Gang Podcast:
Listen below or listen on your favorite podcast listening platform!
Mentioned in this episode:
Joining the Patreon community is an affordable way to support the show and gain access to a wealth of resources, including our monthly FULLY BOOKED buzzy new release show, exclusive author interviews, music playlists, and more!
Second Chance Book Club Gift Registry– PLEASE Donate a Book
2023 MomAdvice Fall Reading Guide
The Best Book Club Books to Discuss Now (BONUS BOOK LIST)
Second Chance Book Club on Facebook
Meet the ‘Book Lady’. She’s determined to donation 1 million books to Virginia kids
Jennifer on the Today Show
Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbit
Second Chance Book Club Wish List
If the Creek Don’t Rise by Leah Weiss
All the Little Hopes by Leah Weiss
The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens
Nothing More Dangerous by Allen Eskens
Murphy’s Boy by Torey Hayden
Trapped in Silence
Shop the above (Amazon) links or through my Book Gang Bookshop Page!! They pay a 10% commission on every sale and match 10% to independent bookstores.
Connect With Us:
Connect with Amy on Instagram, on TikTok, or MomAdvice
Join the MomAdvice Book Club
Shop Our Bookish Shirts to support the show
Buy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)