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As a Member, you will join fellow readers, teachers, students, book collectors, and history enthusiasts in preserving and sharing a precious legacy that belongs to all Americans. We are grateful for your commitment to American literature and culture, and for your support of our mission.
Free gift for new members:
Choose either the forthcoming volume of George Templeton Strong's Civil War Diaries or Gary Snyder's Essential Prose—our gift to you when you become a member. Available with either a jacket or a slipcase, each volume features the full-cloth cover, sewn binding, and ribbon marker that are hallmarks of the LOA series.
See below for additional membership benefits. Questions? Please contact us.
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Read moreFully tax-deductible- Membership Card
- Additional 10% off the discounted Web Store prices for LOA books
- E-mail newsletter
- Story of the Week Subscription
- "First to know" advance purchase opportunities
You pay $60.00Available -
Read more$75 tax-deductible All benefits of Friend Membership, PLUS:- 15% off the discounted Web Store prices for LOA books
- A free volume ($35–$50 value!) of your choice each year
You pay $100.00Available -
Read more$200 tax-deductible All benefits of Readers Circle Membership, PLUS:- 20% off the discounted Web Store prices for LOA books
- A second free volume of your choice each year
You pay $250.00Available -
Read more$425 tax-deductible All benefits of Publisher's Circle Membership, PLUS:- 25% off the discounted Web Store prices for LOA books
- A third free volume of your choice each year
- Unique signed editions
- Your name in our Annual Report as recognition of your support
You pay $500.00Available -
Read more$875 tax-deductible All benefits of Patrons Circle Membership, PLUS:- An additional two free volumes (for a total of five) each year
- Invitations to exclusive President's Circle-only events
You pay $1,000.00Available -
Read more$2,375 tax-deductible All benefits of President’s Circle Membership, PLUS:- Donation of 50 Library of America volumes ($2,000 value) to school libraries and programs, made in your name.*
You pay $2,500.00Available -
Read more$4,875 tax-deductible All benefits of President’s Circle Membership, PLUS:- Donation of 100 Library of America volumes ($4,000 value) to school libraries and programs, made in your name.*
You pay $5,000.00Available