Books have the power to inspire, heal, and transform. The Me Verdict Book Club is more than just reading together — it’s a guided journey for women ready to reconnect with themselves, embrace self-love, and step confidently into the next chapter of life.

Whether you’re navigating a breakup, a career change, an empty nest, or simply seeking growth and community, this book club offers you:

• Monthly curated reads — a mix of self-love, empowerment, memoir, and inspiring fiction.

• Guided journal prompts & reflection questions to help you apply what you read to your own life.

• Monthly gatherings (virtual or in-person) to share insights, celebrate breakthroughs, and connect with like-minded women.

How It Works

1. Read — Each month, dive into a carefully chosen book aligned with The Me Verdict themes: self-love, healing, growth, and authenticity.

2. Reflect — Use journal prompts and guided questions to explore how the book’s lessons show up in your life.

3. Connect — Join our Facebook group and attend monthly meetings to discuss, support, and celebrate one another in a safe, uplifting space.

4. Grow — Apply what you learn and watch your confidence, clarity, and self-love flourish over the year.

2026: Your Year of Transformation

Each quarter focuses on a key theme to guide your journey. With 12 carefully selected books, you’ll move through a year-long journey of growth, reflection, and empowerment:

Rediscovering Me: Reconnect with your inner voice and sense of self.

January

In The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown, Ph.D., a leading expert on shame, authenticity and belonging, shares what she's learned from a decade of research on the power of "Wholehearted Living" ? a way of engaging with the world from a place of worthiness.

February

Educated by Tara Westover is an unforgettable memoir about a young woman who, kept out of school, leaves her survivalist family and goes on to earn a PhD from Cambridge University.

March

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig tell the story of somewhere out beyond the edge of the universe, where there is a library that contains an infinite number of books, each one the story of another reality. One tells the story of your life as it is, along with another book for the other life you could have had.

Owning My Power: Build confidence, courage, and healthy boundaries.

April

By the end of You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero, you’ll understand how to blast past what’s holding you back, make some serious changes, and start living the kind of life that once seemed impossible.

May

Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab helps to end the struggle, speak up for what you need, and experience the freedom of being truly yourself.

June

The Secret Life of Bees is a novel by American author Sue Monk Kidd. Set in 1964, it is a coming-of-age story about loss, betrayal, and the interracial landscape of the civil-rights era of the American South.

Nourishing My Soul: Prioritize self-care, rest, and emotional healing.

July

How can you keep your energy, happiness, creativity, and relationships fresh and thriving in the midst of never-ending family demands, career pressures, and the stress of everyday life? In Sacred Rest, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, a board-certified internal medicine doctor, reveals why rest can no longer remain optional.

August

From a New York Times best-selling author, psychotherapist, and national advice columnist, Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb is a hilarious, thought-provoking, and surprising book that takes us behind the scenes of a therapist’s world—where her patients are looking for answers (and so is she).

September

In The Color Purple by Alice Walker, Celie begins writing letters directly to God in an attempt to transcend a life that often seems too much to bear. The letters, spanning 20 years, record a journey of self-discovery and empowerment guided by the light of a few strong women.

Becoming More: Expand your vision, habits, and life possibilities.

October

The Mountain is You by Brianna Wiest is about self-sabotage. Why we do it, when we do it, and how to stop doing it—for good.

November

No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving--every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.

December

Wild by Cheryl Strayed is a powerful, blazingly honest memoir: the story of an eleven-hundred-mile solo hike that broke down a young woman reeling from catastrophe—and built her back up again.