Books by Glenn Dromgoole
A collection of books on kindness, humor, faith, and Texas life.
Books by Glenn Dromgoole
Glenn Dromgoole, founder of More Civility Please, has written a range of books on kindness, humor, faith, and Texas life. The four featured titles are available to order from your favorite book dealer. A longer list of his additional books is below for readers who want more. Several titles pair naturally with the themes of this website.
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![Cover of the book titled "Just Happy to Be Here" by Glenn Dromgoole, featuring a photograph of a woman and a man laughing together, with the woman wearing a red patterned top and the man wearing a light blue shirt with a striped bow tie, indoors with plants and other people in the background.]()
Just Happy to be Here
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![Book cover with a black background, gold decorative patterns on the sides, a red bow with green pine branches and pinecone at the top, and gold text that reads 'The Christmas Spirit: A Celebration in Word & Song' by Glenn Dromgoole.]()
The Christmas Spirit
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![Book cover titled "A Few Encouraging Words" by Glenn Dromgoole, featuring a white background with black and blue accents.]()
A Few Encouraging Words
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![Book cover titled 'Stories from a Small Town with a Generous Scoop of Good Will' by Glenn Dromgool, featuring a black and white photo of two young children eating ice cream outdoors.]()
Coleman Springs
Other Books by Glenn Dromgoole
Some books may be out of print but are still available in certain book stores.
“We all have the power to make our corner of the world a better place.”
A Few Encouraging Words
Paperback, $8.99
Many of the pieces in this little book also appear here on More Civility Please. If you would like a book of encouragement and optimism to give to a young person, perhaps for graduation, or to a friend or relative, this one is a fitting choice. At around 60 pages, it is a very easy read, offering 26 gentle exhortations meant to soothe your spirit, brighten your journey, and provide a moment of peace and grace. Its overriding theme is a simple one, that we all have the power to make our corner of the world a better place.
Just Happy to Be Here
Paperback, $15.00
This 240-page collection gathers more than 100 inspirational and whimsical pieces drawn from the author's sixty years as a writer. It is arranged into seven sections: Inspiration and Whimsy, 20 Sermons in 20 Minutes, Language Matters, My Texas, Strictly Fiction, It Could Be Verse, and Other Musings. In the author's words, he hopes something in these pages will encourage you, challenge you, lift your spirit, brighten your day, bring you joy, give you a laugh, and make you a little happier to be here.
“This gem of a book,” wrote one reviewer, “is the perfect combination of bits of wisdom, beautiful thoughts in poetry and prose, and laugh-out-loud humor.”
Said another: “This book is a gift that keeps on giving.”
The book is arranged into seven sections: Inspiration and Whimsy. 20 Sermons in 20 Minutes. Language Matters. My Texas. Strictly Fiction. It Could Be Verse. Other Musings.
The Christmas Spirit
Paperback, $12.95
Published in 2025, this popular little book of 102 pages celebrates the Christmas spirit through a selection of spiritual and secular stories, reflections, and carols. Stories are paired with religious and secular carols, so readers are invited to sing along. It covers a wide range of Christmas topics, from Advent, shepherds, and wise men to candlelight services, family gatherings, decorated trees, crazy sweaters, and, oh yes, fruitcake. With plenty of singing along the way, it makes a good stocking-stuffer to share with family and friends.
Coleman Springs USA
Paperback, $12.99
A wholesome collection of stories set in the fictional small town of Coleman Springs, a place with a generous scoop of goodwill. As the author puts it, this book has no sex, no violence, no bad language, and no plot. Longtime postmaster Mac Spearman introduces readers to the folks who live, work, play, and generally get along there. If Coleman Springs comes across as an idyllic little town, well, maybe we need some places like that these days, even if only in our dreams. This might be a good one for a book club to read and discuss.
“This book,” says the author, “has no sex, no violence, no bad language – and no plot!”
Writes one reviewer: “What a wonderful book! Coleman Springs is a small town with a huge heart – full of interesting characters who will make you look forward to your next visit. Only problem is you won’t want to leave.”
Longtime postmaster Mac Spearman introduces readers to some of the folks who live, work, play and generally get along there. If Coleman Springs comes across as an idyllic little town, well, maybe we need some places like that these days, even if just in our dreams.
This might be a good one for a book club to read and discuss.
Read Glenn's Latest Writings
Many of the thoughts in these books began as short pieces like the ones you will find on the blog. Browse the essays, poems, and reflections Glenn shares freely here.
Ask About Glenn's Books
Have a question about ordering a title, checking availability, or arranging a book club visit? Send Glenn a message and he will be glad to help.