AA Books and Literature
A guide to the Big Book, its chapters, major A.A. books, and the meaning of Conference-approved literature.
Each page links to official A.A. information or online literature rather than copying protected text.
Alcoholics Anonymous — The Big Book
Alcoholics Anonymous is the fellowship's foundational book, commonly called the Big Book, and contains the program explanation plus personal stories.
Includes narrower child pages 2Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
A.A.'s book of essays on each of the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions.
3Daily Reflections
A collection of daily reflections written by A.A. members and organized around recovery themes.
4As Bill Sees It
A topical collection of selected writings by A.A. co-founder Bill W., arranged for reflection and discussion.
5Living Sober
A practical book sharing approaches A.A. members have used to live without drinking.
6Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers
A historical account focused on Dr. Bob and early A.A. in the Midwest.
7Pass It On
A biography and fellowship history centered on Bill W. and the development of A.A.
8AA Comes of Age
An account of A.A.'s development, early conventions, and growth into an established fellowship.
9Conference-Approved Literature
An overview of literature reviewed and approved through the General Service Conference process.
10What Conference Approved Means
Conference Approved identifies literature reviewed through A.A.'s General Service Conference process; it does not mean all other recovery material is prohibited.
