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A welcoming room for adults who want thoughtful books, generous conversation, and ideas that stay useful long after the last page.

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Adult Book ClubA warm room for good books, honest questions, and new perspectives.
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OCTOBER 2026

Personal Finance

The Latte Factor

David Bach and John David Mann

A story that explores three practical money habits and how small, intentional changes can support long-term financial freedom.

Oct 12 & 26, 6pm

Your reading path

A year of better questions.

Each month takes one part of life seriously—then gives the group a thoughtful way to talk about it.

JANUARY2027

Health & Fitness

Why We Sleep

Matthew Walker, PhD

Explores the science of sleep and its relationship to memory, learning, immune function, emotional regulation, physical performance, and long-term health.

Jan 12 & 27, 6pm
FEBRUARY2027

Emotional Life

The Happiness Trap

Russ Harris

Based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), the book challenges the idea that we should feel happy all the time. It teaches readers how to handle difficult thoughts and emotions while building a meaningful life.

Feb 8 & 22, 6pm
MARCH2027

Intellectual Life

Limitless

Jim Kwik

A strong replacement in the reorganized schedule. Kwik explores memory, focus, learning, reading, mindset, and how to improve the way we learn.

Mar 15 & 29, 6pm
APRIL2027

Character

The Second Mountain

David Brooks

Explores the transition from a life centered on individual achievement to one centered on commitment, service, relationships, vocation, and contribution.

Apr 12 & 26, 6pm
MAY2027

Spiritual Life

When Things Fall Apart

Pema Chödrön

Explores how to remain present with uncertainty, pain, fear, and change rather than constantly trying to escape them. It offers a spiritual approach to acceptance, compassion, and inner transformation.

May 17 & 31, 6pm
JUNE2027

Love & Relationships

Attached

Amir Levine & Rachel Heller

Introduces adult attachment theory and the secure, anxious, and avoidant attachment styles. Readers learn how attachment patterns influence attraction, conflict, communication, intimacy, and relationship choices.

Jun 14 & 28, 6pm
JULY2027

Parenting

Hunt, Gather, Parent

Michaeleen Doucleff

Looks at parenting practices in traditional cultures and asks what modern families can learn from them about cooperation, responsibility, emotional regulation, independence, and raising helpful children.

Jul 13 & 27, 6pm
AUGUST2027

Social Life

Find Your People

Jennie Allen

Addresses loneliness and the need for genuine community. It explores how to intentionally create deeper friendships, meaningful connection, vulnerability, and a sense of belonging.

Aug 16 & 30, 6pm
SEPTEMBER2027

Financial Life

I Will Teach You to Be Rich

Ramit Sethi

A practical personal-finance system covering spending, saving, banking, investing, automation, and conscious spending. The emphasis isn't simply becoming "rich," but intentionally using money to create the life you value.

Sep 13 & 27, 6pm
OCTOBER2027

Career

Drive

Daniel H. Pink

Examines the science of motivation and argues that autonomy, mastery, and purpose often drive performance better than traditional rewards. Great for conversations about career satisfaction, leadership, productivity, and meaningful work.

Oct 11 & 25, 6pm
NOVEMBER2027

Quality of Life

The Blue Zones

Dan Buettner

Studies communities associated with exceptional longevity and examines lifestyle factors such as movement, food, purpose, relationships, community, and daily routines.

Nov 15 & 29, 6pm
DECEMBER2027

Life Vision

Designing Your Life

Bill Burnett & Dave Evans

Uses design-thinking principles to help readers examine where they are, imagine multiple possible futures, test possibilities, and intentionally build a meaningful life.

Dec 13 & 27, 6pm

More than a reading list

Bring the book. Leave with a wider view.

Connect with fellow readers, gain fresh perspectives, and share how the book's themes truly relate to your life. It's where great reading helps you Ignite Your Brilliance!

Read with purpose

One carefully chosen book at a time, connected to the life you are building.

Talk it through

Thoughtful discussion with fellow readers—welcoming, practical, and no-pressure.

Keep what matters

Fresh ideas, useful takeaways, and more clarity about what comes next.

SEPTEMBER 2026

"Money Magic"

Laurence Kotlikoff

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An economist's secrets to more money, less risk, and a better life.

Sep 14 & 28, 6pm

AUGUST 2026

"Braving the Wilderness"

Brene Brown

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The quest for true belonging and the courage to stand alone.

Aug 10 & 31, 6pm

JULY 2026

"Good Inside"

Dr. Becky Kennedy

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A practical guide to becoming the parent you want to be.

Jul 13 & 27, 6pm

JUNE 2026

"Set Boundaries, Find Peace"

Nedra Glover Tawwab

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A guide to reclaiming yourself through healthy boundaries.

Jun 8 & 29, 6pm

MAY 2026

"Sacred Rest"

Sandra Dalton-Smith

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Recover your life, renew your energy, and restore your sanity.

May 11 & 25, 6pm

APRIL 2026

"Grit"

Angela Duckworth

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Why passion and perseverance matter more than talent.

Apr 13 & 27, 6pm

MARCH 2026

"Atlas of the Heart"

Brene Brown

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Brene Brown takes us on a journey through human emotions.

Mar 9 & 30, 6pm

FEBRUARY 2026

"The Book of Joy"

Dalai Lama & Desmond Tutu

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A conversation between the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu on joy.

Feb 9 & 23, 6pm

JANUARY 2026

"Mind - Gut Connection"

Dr. Emeran Mayer

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Explores the relationship between the brain and the gut.

Jan 12 & 26, 6pm

Ready when you are

A good conversation can change what you notice next.

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