The Reading And Purpose Nonfiction Book Club!
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Announcing the 2025 Reading And Purpose Nonfiction Book Club!
TL;DR: Reading And Purpose has now added subscription levels, which allows all paid subscribers to a) participate in the Reading And Purpose Nonfiction Book Club, b) join in exclusive online chats and Zoom meetings to discuss books and their applications to work and life, and c) receive additional tools, articles, and helpful resources! Read on for more details, or join now by upgrading your subscription to any of the paid levels (monthly, annual, or VIP member) here:
Join us to read and discuss powerful nonfiction books, then take what you learn and apply it to your life, work, family, community, and beyond! We’ve got an exceptional selection of books lined up and our discussions begin January 2025. Below are all the details you need to get started!
FOR WHOM:
The Reading And Purpose Nonfiction Book Club is designed with you in mind if you:
Want to enhance your personal growth in meaningful ways.
Love to keep learning - and also want to apply what you learn into your everyday life.
Seek positive, action-oriented ideas and thoughtful, forward-moving discussions on topics that matter to you.
Want to supplement your reading with insights from experts, authors, and other readers.
Would like to read more nonfiction and appreciate having a curated selection as well as the accountability of a book club schedule.
I’ve led professional coaching and book groups for over 20 years, and I am continually inspired by the meaningful conversation and incredible growth participants have shared throughout the years! I’d love to welcome you into this powerful community, too. (You can learn more about me and my experience on my About page, if you wish.)
WHAT TO EXPECT:
In addition to a curated list of recommended reads throughout the year, paid subscribers will also receive:
A reading guide for each monthly topic/book, with prompts and reflection questions to deepen your experience and support your growth. Even if you don’t always get to the book, you can still use these questions for journaling or personal pondering.
A personal growth theme each month - so if you have other books or resources on the topic that you’d rather (or also) read, you are welcome to do so. In fact, in addition to our selected book each month, I’ll share a few other titles that I recommend on the topic, too.
A suggested schedule for breaking the book down into manageable, readable segments throughout the month.
Monthly discussions via the subscriber chat forum on the Reading And Purpose Substack site. (If you don’t know what this is yet, don’t worry - if you have access to the Substack website or app, you’ll be able to use this discussion forum!) You’ll receive the schedule and can participate in real-time, or review and add thoughts at your leisure.
Quarterly meetings via Zoom where we’ll discuss all of the quarter’s books, takeaways, themes, applications, and so on. We can also chat about other books we’ve read recently, on any topic, and add to our ever-growing TBR (To Be Read) lists.
Periodic worksheets, tools, and resources to help you apply what resonates with you.
A UNIQUE + PURPOSEFUL APPROACH:
In addition to the above features, a few other details make the Reading And Purpose Nonfiction Book Club unique:
Hand-picked topics and books to help you bring meaning to your work, purpose to your life, and make the difference you’re here to make.
A focus on nonfiction. (We adore fiction books too, however, and our quarterly chats can definitely include them!)
Encouragement and tools to not just read but also actively apply the principles, ideas, and strategies that suit you.
A positive, purposeful, forward-moving environment. We’ll address challenges within the various topics, but with a solution-oriented focus.
Themes and formats designed to prompt meaningful personal growth.
STRUCTURED, YET FLEXIBLE:
We’ll provide structure and guidance, but with a healthy dose of flexibility and personal preference, too. For example:
Life happens. Even with the best of intentions, you might not get the book read. NO PROBLEM. You’ll still be able to participate fully in the discussion! (You’ll see evidence of this with the reflection prompts you’ll receive each month.)
Feeling quiet? Again, no problem. Share your thoughts as much or as little as you’d like. Plus the monthly discussions all take place via a chat thread, so in that case, type as much or as little as you’d like!
Want to read along and enjoy the tools and resources in your own way - but not join in the group discussions? You guessed it: no problem. You’re welcome to treat this like an ‘independent study’ in that regard. We’re happy to have you as part of the group, even if we don’t hear from you.
HOW TO ENROLL:
Participation in the Reading And Purpose Nonfiction Book Club is open to all paid Reading And Purpose subscribers!
That’s it - no other hoops to jump through or criteria to meet. Whether you subscribe to Reading And Purpose at the monthly, annual, or VIP level, consider yourself a member. I’m glad you’re here!
If you’re already a paid subscriber (thank you!), you’ll automatically receive the reading prompts and reflection questions a month in advance, the details and links for discussion during the month, and all the other tools, resources, and benefits of the club.
If you’re not a paid subscriber but would like to become one (thank you!), an annual membership is currently available for $80 - you can click on any of the “Subscribe” or “Upgrade To Paid” buttons in this post or throughout the Reading And Purpose site.
Paid subscribers also receive bonus articles, Q&A opportunities, and other benefits which you can read more about here.
LET’S FUEL 2025 WITH READING AND PURPOSE!
Our first theme, in January 2025, is PRIORITIES: We’ll dive in to how to decide and choose in favor of what matters most - whether in regard to your goals, to-do lists, relationships, community involvement, or other life areas. Members will receive the title of the recommended book, reading guide, and other details in early December. If you subscribe later, you’ll have access to this info upon your enrollment.
I get giddy when I think about all that we will have learned, discussed, and applied by this time next year!
I appreciate all of you - paid and free subscribers - for being here! And if the Reading And Purpose Nonfiction Book Club speaks to you, I hope you’ll consider upgrading to a paid subscription and joining us. Your future self will thank you!
Have a friend, colleague, or connection who might wish to join us, too? Feel free to share this post with them!
Questions? Comments? Books or topics you’d like me to discuss here? Feel free to email me at readingandpurpose (at) gmail.com or comment on this post directly in the app/website. I love hearing from you and I appreciate your support!
So glad to join! I’m a recent subscriber and don’t have materials for January. Will you send or do I need to activate something? Many thanks!