Many book clubs have been temporarily halted as have authors speaking engagements and press tours. The Big Texas Read, a virtual book club, aims to bring discourse back to reading while paying homage nationally acclaimed and burgeoning writers with Texas roots. However, as a result of the successful reception the book club has received, the founders decided to continue the series beyond the scope of COVID-19. One of the things we all love about Texas is the diverse population of writers in our state, Kimzey says. The book club runs through 2020, offering plenty of time to research, read, and review.