The One Book One Northwestern project is a community-wide reading program hosted by the Office of the President at Northwestern University, which aims to bring together individuals with different backgrounds to share and discuss a common topic. The project sponsors six months of programming including lectures, movies, and art exhibits all centered around the chosen book. Most of these programs are free and open to the public.

This year's book, The Reluctant Mr. Darwin, by David Quammen, was chosen celebrate the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birthday and the 150th anniversary of his famous study, On the Origin of Species. Lectures addressing the impact of evolution on society begin in October.