Advances

2026 Water Advance with Byron Borger

March 6-7, 2026

Conversation Partner: Byron Borger

“The Reading Life” – An Orcas Island Advance

Calling All Bibliophiles!

Remember when LeVar Burton told us “I am a reader” on Reading Rainbow? Those words sparked imagination in millions of children. But what does it truly mean to embrace “the reading life” as adults in today’s distracted world?

Join us for an extraordinary literary journey on magical Orcas Island where we’ll explore this question with a true literary treasure: Byron Borger.

Byron isn’t just a bookseller—he’s practically the last of his kind. In a world where theological bookstores have vanished like passenger pigeons, Byron’s Hearts and Minds Bookstore stands as a beacon of curated wisdom. His insightful reviews of religious and cultural literature have guided countless readers through the overwhelming sea of publications.

This is your chance to spend time with a living encyclopedia of theological literature—someone who not only knows what’s being published but understands why it matters. And yes, his Hearts and Minds Bookstore discounts might even make Amazon nervous!

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to reconnect with the soul-nourishing practice of deep reading in the company of kindred spirits and under the guidance of one of the reading life’s greatest champions.

Reserve your spot now for our 2026 Water Advance!