Book Clubs You Need To Join If You Love Self Help Books

By Grace Coleman

As the weather gets colder, it’s more important than ever to start workshopping your self-care routine – but it doesn’t have to be all bubble baths and scented candles. Self help books can be a great way to invest in your personal growth while learning from experts. Whether you're trying to improve your emotional health, career, dating life, or physical wellbeing, the self help genre has an abundance of resources to help you on your journey. Despite our best efforts, it can be challenging to read consistently when doing it alone. If you’re trying to strengthen your reading habit, try joining a book club! Reading in a group can help you stay motivated, and who doesn’t love discussing a good book with friends? If you’re a fan of the genre, you can’t miss out on these 5 self help book clubs. Each one promises exceptional book recommendations and promotes a strong sense of community within their group.

Armchair Excavations

Armchair Excavations is a book club centered around self-discovery, intentional living, and authenticity. Meetings are held virtually, so you can join from anywhere! Recent reads include “Root and Ritual: Timeless Ways to Connect to Land, Lineage, Community, and the Self” by Becca Piastrelli and “Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life”  by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans.

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Shelf Help Club

Founded in 2017, Shelf Help is the world’s first global self help book club. The group is committed to providing a safe space for members to learn, grow, and connect with one another. Their mission is to make the self help genre more accessible to everyone while promoting good “mental, emotional, spiritual, social and physical health.” Recent reads include “The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself” by Michael A. Singer and “Self Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself” by Kristin Neff. 

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Women In Business - Shaping Our Perspectives

For women in the corporate world, work environments can sometimes feel isolating. Women in Business - Shaping our Perspectives is a club of like-minded women interested in personal growth. The club was founded to help female leaders grow their confidence. Recent reads include “Find Your People: Building Deep Community in a Lonely World” by Jennie Allen and “The 5AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life” by Robin Sharma. 

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Thee Hott Girl Book Club

Thee Hott Girl Book Club was founded with the mission to highlight BIPOC voices in literature with a focus on mental health. Each meeting features a set of questions that inspire self-reflection and personal growth. With 458 members, this popular club promises thoughtful conversation and well-selected titles. Recent reads include “Let Love Have the Last Word” by Common and “Rouge” by Mona Awad.

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