What happens when a Grammy-winning musician, a love of books, and public libraries come together? A reading club with plenty of personality and now, a new way for readers to discover Tyler Childers’ picks right in Libby.

Launched in 2025, the Hickman Holler Reading Club, created by country singer-songwriter Tyler Childers, brings together music, storytelling, and Tyler’s personal love of reading. The club features handpicked titles inspired by his Appalachian roots, his experiences growing up in Kentucky, and the stories that have stayed with him throughout his life.

Now, the Hickman Holler Reading Club is making its way to even more readers through a new collection campaign in Libby.

From September 1 through December 31, 2026 this collection campaign will be live in Libby for public libraries in the United States and Canada. For this new Collection Campaign to appear, your library must own at least 10 of the titles. If you prefer not to participate, simply reach out to your account manager.

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From Tyler’s Bookshelf to Your Patrons’ Devices

Tyler Childers is known for telling stories through his music, and many of the books he recommends carry that same spirit.

The club features a diverse mix of memorable titles, including:

A Streetcar Named Desire — Tennessee Williams

A powerful drama about Blanche DuBois, a fading Southern belle whose fragile world unravels when she moves in with her sister and clashes with her volatile brother-in-law, Stanley Kowalski.

No Country for Old Men — Cormac McCarthy

A gripping thriller follows Llewelyn Moss after he discovers a drug deal gone wrong and takes a suitcase full of cash, setting off a relentless pursuit of violence and survival.

The Grapes of Wrath — John Steinbeck

Steinbeck’s Pulitzer Prize-winning classic follows the Joad family as they flee the Dust Bowl and economic hardship in search of work, dignity, and a better life in California.

As I Lay Dying — William Faulkner

Told through the perspectives of multiple family members, this darkly humorous and deeply moving novel follows the Bundren family’s difficult journey across Mississippi to fulfill their mother’s final wish to be buried in her hometown.

The Master and Margarita — Mikhail Bulgakov

A wildly imaginative blend of satire, fantasy, romance, and philosophy follows the Devil and his eccentric entourage as they wreak havoc on 1930s Moscow while another story unfolds in ancient Jerusalem.

The House on Mango Street — Sandra Cisneros

Told through a series of lyrical vignettes, this coming-of-age classic follows Esperanza Cordero, a young Latina girl growing up in Chicago as she discovers her identity and imagines a different future for herself.

A New Discovery Opportunity for Libraries

The Libby collection campaign gives libraries an easy promotional hook and a timely opportunity to capture the attention of Tyler Childers fans. Use the campaign to showcase the depth of your digital collection, spark reading discovery, and introduce patrons to their next favorite book or library service.

Here are a few ways to make the most of the campaign:

• Promote the collection: Encourage patrons to check out the Hickman Holler Reading Club collection when they’re looking for their next read with this marketing kit in the “Libby Partnerships” section of the Resource Center.
• Create a companion display: Feature Tyler’s picks with physical copies displayed in your library.
• Share it digitally: Feature the collection in your newsletter, website, social media, or other patron communications.
• Start a conversation: Choose one of Tyler’s selections for a library book discussion or themed program.

Whether your community is full of long-time Tyler Childers fans or you’re simply looking for a fresh way to spark reading discovery, the Hickman Holler Reading Club and Libby gives you a great place to start.