There are ways to help the newcomer
  1. Electronic versions of Nar-Anon literature can be purchased by the newcomer and immediately downloaded. For more information about Nar-Anon eBooks, check the eBook page in the Nar-Anon webstore.
  2. A group can give a newcomer a copy of the Blue Booklet by using the "gift" option in the electronic bookstores. (See e-Gift an e-Book section below)
  3. The newcomer can go to the Nar-Anon webstore and buy literature for themselves, though shipping takes time.
  4. A group can ship Nar-Anon literature to a newcomer, though, again, shipping takes time.
E-Gift and E-Book
Sending an electronic book as a gift has never been easier. Please click on the detailed instructions that suite your needs.
​(*In following Tradition 6, we do not affiliate with or endorse these platforms. They are tools for providing members with eBooks of our literature.)
  1. Amazon (Kindle) Instructions
  2. Apple (iBooks) Instructions
  3. Google (Play Books) Instructions
  4. Barnes & Noble (Nook) Instructions
Nar-Anon Recovery Literature For Sale Online
The simplest way for all members to simultaneously read an item of CAL is for each member to buy a copy. Some literature is available for instant download. (Note, italicized text indicates this eBook is not available from this vendor.)
  1. Newcomer Booklet - Newcomer information pamphlets along with the Blue Booklet - (no paper) | Kindle | iBooks | Google | Nook
  2. SESH - Sharing Experience, Strength and Hope - Book is used as a daily reader or for topics in a meeting - Paper | Kindle | iTunes | Google | Nook
  3. Nar-Anon 36 (Steps 1 - 12) - Workbook is used in a Step Study meeting - Paper | Kindle | iBooks | Google | Nook
  4. The Nar-Anon Twelve Step Program - overview of the Nar-Anon Twelve Steps - Paper | Kindle | iBooks | Google | Nook
  5. The Narateen Twelve Step Workbook - the step workbook for teens - Paper | Kindle | iBooks | Google | Nook
  6. Blue Booklet - The opening readings used in a meeting - Paper | Kindle | iBooks | Google | Nook

Many other informative books and pamphlets are available through the Nar-Anon Webstore
Sharing Nar-Anon Literature
The 2023 World Service Conference passed a motion allowing groups to use and screen share the following items of Conference Approved Literature during Nar-Anon meetings.  A PowerPoint is avaialble through the WSO office using this request form.  The list includes:
  • 20 Questions
  • About Addiction
  • Changing Ourselves
  • Helping
  • Just For Today
  • Keeping Our Meetings Healthy
  • Mission and Vision Statements
  • Narateen Table Card
  • Newcomer’s Welcome
  • Prayer for the Growth of our Fellowship
  • Preamble
  • Serenity Prayer
  • The Family
  • Third Step Prayer
  • Twelve Concepts of Service
  • Twelve Steps
  • Twelve Traditions
  • We've Been There
​Before screen sharing please state “Nar-Anon copyrights prohibits copying literature from the screen.” A group cannot photocopy, scan, take a picture of, or retype Nar-Anon literature to share with anyone else.