A.A.W.S. eBook publishing program

A.A. World Services, Inc. is pleased to provide the digital publication of Conference-approved literature. When purchasing a new eBook, you will exit the online bookstore and be directed to the respective vendor’s website where the purchase will occur. If you have any questions or concerns about ordering (not for technical support), please email us at DigitalDistribution@aa.org or call us at (212) 870-3023.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Fourth edition (2001) of the Big Book, basic text of A.A. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Chapters describing the A.A. recovery program remain unchanged. New stories have been added to the personal histories.

Plain Language Big Book: A Tool for Reading Alcoholics Anonymous

The Plain Language Big Book is a tool to help readers understand the book Alcoholics Anonymous, which was first published in 1939. This new book is designed so that the A.A. Twelve Step program of recovery from alcoholism may be easily understood by all people who have a desire to stop drinking.

Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions

Bill W.’s 24 essays on the Steps and the Traditions discuss the principles of individual recovery and group unity.

Daily Reflections

A Book of Reflections by A.A. Members for A.A. Members.

Living Sober

This practical 90-page booklet demonstrates through simple example how A.A. members throughout the world live and stay sober one day at a time.

Alcoholics Anonymous Comes of Age

Bill W. tells how A.A. started, how the Steps and Traditions evolved, and how the A.A. Fellowship grew and spread overseas.

Came to Believe

A 120-page collection of stories by A.A. members who write about what the phrase "spiritual awakening" means to them.

Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers

The life story of the Fellowship's co-founder interwoven with recollections of early A.A. in the Midwest. 26 photographs.

As Bill Sees It

This collection of Bill's writings is a daily source of comfort and inspiration.

Experience, Strength & Hope

Fifty-six retired stories from the first three editions of the Big Book come back in print in this anthology.

A.A. in Prison: A Message of Hope

Written by and for incarcerated alcoholics, this slim, staple-less volume contains 26 stories by A.A. members who found their way to the Fellowship and got sober while in prison. For those engaged in corrections work. Suitable to give to inmates.

Pass It On

Biography of A.A.'s co-founder and the development of the Fellowship. 39 photographs.

Our Great Responsibility

A selection of Bill W.’s General Service Conference talks from 1951 to 1970. Over 60 color and black-and-white images.