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Louisiana Inspired Book Club is back for 2026. Here’s the first book.
Louisiana Inspired Book Club is inviting all readers to join in and read the first book for 2026: “Theo of Golden” by Allen Levi. This small underdog of a book was self-published in 2023. It became a word-of-mouth hit. In 2025, it was acquired by traditional publishers Atria, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, for wider release and distribution.
The book is Levi’s first novel. He is attorney and judge in Georgia.
“Theo of Golden” is about a mysterious, kind stranger named Theo who arrives in Golden, a small Southern city where he begins a campaign of anonymous generosity. In doing so, he transforms lives through small acts of kindness, art and storytelling. The book explores themes of wonder, connection and community.
We will announce the online discussion of the book in coming weeks. The date is expected to be in mid-March. We are waiting on hearing from the author and hope that he will be able to join us in conversation.