Mendje Book Club
Read, discuss, and grow together. A community of readers exploring wellbeing through books.
Read together, grow together
Every month, our team selects a book about emotions, relationships, and personal growth. Read along with our community, discuss key ideas, and discover new perspectives about yourself.
Book of the month
Past books
Explore our collection of past monthly picks. Each book is carefully selected to support your journey.
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September 2026
The Happiness Trap
Dr. Russ Harris
Russ Harris introduces the ACT approach: stop fighting difficult thoughts and live by your values, even when you feel worried.
acceptance worries actRead review -
August 2026
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
Carol S. Dweck
Carol Dweck explains two mindsets, fixed and growth, and how our beliefs about ability shape learning, resilience, and the way we handle failure.
growth-mindset motivation resilienceRead review -
July 2026
Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?
Dr. Julie Smith
Psychologist Dr. Julie Smith gathers practical, ready-to-use tools for worries, low mood, and stress: ideas from psychology turned into small everyday steps.
coping-skills cbt self-helpRead review -
June 2026
The Four Agreements
Don Miguel Ruiz
Don Miguel Ruiz presents four simple agreements rooted in ancient Toltec wisdom that free us from self-judgment and help us live with peace and freedom.
self-beliefs mindfulness personal-freedomRead review -
May 2026
Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ
Daniel Goleman
Daniel Goleman shows that the ability to understand and manage emotions, our own and others', often matters more for life than academic intelligence.
emotions self-awareness empathyRead review -
April 2026
Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle
Emily Nagoski & Amelia Nagoski
The Nagoski sisters show how to complete the stress cycle and move past exhaustion: a science-based guide for worn-out modern women and caregivers.
exhaustion stress self-careRead review -
March 2026
Lost Connections
Johann Hari
Johann Hari challenges the traditional understanding of low mood, arguing that many causes are social: isolation, meaningless work, and disconnection.
low-mood worries social-connectionRead review -
February 2026
The Gifts of Imperfection
Brene Brown
Brene Brown invites us to embrace imperfection and live with courage, compassion, and connection. A book that challenges perfectionism.
vulnerability perfectionism self-acceptanceRead review -
January 2026
Attached
Amir Levine & Rachel Heller
Levine and Heller explain the three attachment styles (secure, anxious, and avoidant) and how they shape our romantic relationships.
attachment relationships loveRead review -
December 2025
Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy
David D. Burns
Dr. David Burns presents CBT techniques you can use yourself for low mood and everyday worries. A practical, science-based guide to lifting your mood.
CBT low-mood thoughtsRead review -
November 2025
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
Lori Gottlieb
Lori Gottlieb, a psychologist who herself sees a psychologist, shares real stories from her practice. Talking to someone isn't just for 'other people'.
talking-to-someone vulnerability self-discoveryRead review -
October 2025
It Didn't Start with You
Mark Wolynn
Mark Wolynn explores how unspoken pain passes across generations and how to break family cycles. Essential for understanding intergenerational patterns.
family-history family-patterns generationsRead review -
September 2025
The Body Keeps the Score
Bessel van der Kolk
Dr. Bessel van der Kolk explores how difficult experiences leave their mark on body and mind, and describes a range of approaches, from talking to yoga.
difficult-experiences mind-body neuroscienceRead review -
August 2025
Atomic Habits
James Clear
James Clear presents a practical system for building good habits and breaking bad ones. Small daily changes lead to extraordinary results over time.
habits behavior-change self-improvementRead review -
July 2025
Thinking, Fast and Slow
Daniel Kahneman
Daniel Kahneman explores the two thinking systems that drive our decisions: fast intuitive and slow logical. Discover the cognitive biases in everyday life.
cognitive-biases decision-making psychologyRead review -
June 2025
Man's Search for Meaning
Viktor E. Frankl
A summary of Viktor Frankl's book: how people find meaning in hardship. Read about the book in the Mendje book club.
purpose resilience meaningRead review
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