Mendje Book Club
Read, discuss, and grow together. A community of readers exploring mental health through books.
Read together, grow together
Every month, our team selects a book about mental health, personal growth, and well-being. 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 carefully selected to support your journey.
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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 heal from burnout — a science-based guide for exhausted modern women and caregivers.
burnout stress self-careRead review → -
March 2026
Lost Connections
Johann Hari
Johann Hari challenges the traditional understanding of depression, arguing that many causes are social — isolation, meaningless work, and disconnection.
depression anxiety 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 to manage depression and anxiety. A practical, science-based guide to improving your mood.
CBT depression moodRead review → -
November 2025
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
Lori Gottlieb
Lori Gottlieb, a psychologist who herself goes to therapy, shares real stories from her practice. Therapy isn't just for 'other people'.
therapy vulnerability self-discoveryRead review → -
October 2025
It Didn't Start with You
Mark Wolynn
Mark Wolynn explores how trauma is inherited across generations and how to break family cycles of pain. Essential for understanding intergenerational patterns.
inherited-trauma family-patterns healingRead review → -
September 2025
The Body Keeps the Score
Bessel van der Kolk
Dr. Bessel van der Kolk explores how trauma affects body and mind, presenting healing methods from cognitive therapy to yoga and EMDR.
trauma healing 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
Viktor Frankl shares his concentration camp experiences and introduces logotherapy — the idea that meaning is life's most powerful driving force.
purpose resilience logotherapyRead review →
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