The Houston Great Books Network brings together local reading groups devoted to the serious reading and discussion of enduring works of literature, philosophy, history, and ideas. Its purpose is to make thoughtful engagement with great books accessible to anyone willing to read, reflect, and participate in sustained conversation. 

The Houston Great Books Council supports this network by helping form and publicize discussion groups, providing information and discussion-leader training, encouraging the Shared Inquiry™ method, and organizing area-wide events that foster fellowship among readers. Together, the Network and Council seek to deepen understanding through careful reading, open-ended questioning, and discussion among equals.