What we’re about
The Reading Room is a facilitated, book-based space for reflection, clarity, and conscious living
The Reading Room is a women-centered reading and discussion space rooted in personal growth, self-awareness, and intentional living. We read one book at a time, in full, and use literature as a catalyst for honest reflection, meaningful dialogue, and real-life application.
This is not a drop-in discussion group or a casual book club. The Reading Room is facilitator-led and designed for women who want to think clearly, relate consciously, and move through life with greater integrity and agency.
Our 2026 Theme: From Insight to Embodied Action
Each year, The Reading Room follows a cohesive arc. In 2026, our focus moves through:
- illumination and self-awareness
- intentional creation and direction-setting
- internal mastery and emotional responsibility
- relational intelligence and communication
- courageous, aligned action
Books are selected intentionally and read sequentially, allowing the group to deepen together rather than skim concepts in isolation.
How It Works
· We read one book at a time, in full, typically over 6–8 weeks
· Meetings are held weekly, with structured, facilitated discussion
· Conversation emphasizes reflection, discernment, and integration — not fixing, diagnosing, or advising
· Participants are encouraged to engage honestly, think critically, and apply insights to their own lives
Participation & Entry
The Reading Room is designed as a cohesive, relational space. Because discussions build in depth and trust over time, new participants may join only during the first two weeks of each book cycle.
Once a reading cycle is underway, the room remains closed until the next book begins. This structure is intentional and is what allows the Reading Room to remain intimate, focused, and meaningful.
Who This Is For
The Reading Room is for women who:
- want to deepen self-trust and emotional intelligence
- are interested in personal growth without spiritual bypassing or self-help hype
- value meaningful conversation and shared learning
- are ready to examine patterns, assumptions, and choices with curiosity and courage
This space is not therapy, coaching, or a support group — though many find it supportive. It is a space for women who are willing to reflect, take responsibility, and grow in community.
2026 READING LINEUP
In 2026, The Reading Room will read and discuss the following books, one at a time, in full. The sequence follows a cohesive arc designed to support insight, intentional living, relational intelligence, and embodied action.
• Lean Into Your Light — MaryEllen Whitton
Illumination, reflection, and truth-telling
• Beyond the Vision Board — Tanya Thompson
Intentional creation, identity, and direction-setting
• Loving What Is — Byron Katie
Inquiry, responsibility, and freedom from distorted thinking
• The Untethered Soul — Michael A. Singer
Inner awareness, presence, and emotional steadiness
• Attached — Amir Levine & Rachel Heller
Attachment patterns and relational self-awareness
• Nonviolent Communication — Marshall B. Rosenberg
Needs-based communication and conscious dialogue
• 10 Seconds of Boldness — Shawn Langwell
Courage, momentum, and aligned action
Exact timing may shift slightly to honor the pace and needs of the group, while maintaining the integrity of the overall arc.
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