Join us for thoughtful conversation and great company as we explore a new book each month! We meet on the second-to-last Tuesday of every month at 10:00 AM at Crossroads Gathering Place.
Bring your book, your coffee, and your curiosity — all readers are welcome!
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📚 2026 Book Club Reading List
January – The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
A timeless tale about destiny, courage, and listening to your heart — the perfect way to start the year with purpose and imagination.
February – What’s in the Way Is the Way by Mary O’Malley
A mindful, heart-opening guide to seeing life’s challenges as part of our growth and awakening.
March – The Birth of Venus by Sarah Dunant
A lush historical novel set in Renaissance Florence, weaving art, faith, and defiance.
April – Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff
Grounding and practical — a science-backed invitation to treat yourself with the same care you give others.
May – Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert
A refreshing dose of creative inspiration for spring — a call to live bravely and expressively.
June – The Power by Naomi Alderman
Electrifying (literally and figuratively) — a speculative novel exploring power, gender, and transformation.
July – Spark: How to Lead Yourself and Others to Greater Success by Angie Morgan, Courtney Lynch & Sean Lynch
A motivational summer pick blending leadership, mindset, and actionable strategies for personal and professional growth.
August – The Shell Collector by Anthony Doerr
A poetic and reflective short story collection exploring nature, connection, and the quiet miracles of life.
September – True Refuge by Tara Brach
A peaceful, introspective read for early fall — on finding freedom and belonging within ourselves.
October – Orbital by Samantha Harvey
A beautifully written, contemplative novel set aboard a space station — a meditation on time, perspective, and humanity.
November – The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
Simple yet profound — four principles for transforming your inner dialogue and relationships.
December – How to Stop Time by Matt Haig
A moving, time-bending story about love, memory, and what it truly means to live fully.
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