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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February 2026
The Gifts of Imperfection
Brene Brown
Brene Brown invites us to embrace our imperfection and live with courage, compassion, and connection. A book that challenges perfectionism — a common struggle across cultures.
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 affect our romantic relationships. A book that helps you understand yourself and your partner.
attachment relationships loveRead review → -
December 2025
Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy
David D. Burns
Dr. David Burns presents cognitive behavioral therapy (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. A book that shows therapy isn't just for 'other people' — we all need help sometimes.
therapy vulnerability self-discoveryRead review → -
October 2025
It Didn't Start with You
Mark Wolynn
Mark Wolynn explores how trauma can be inherited across generations and how we can break family cycles of pain. A particularly important book 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 our body and mind, and presents various healing methods — from cognitive therapy to yoga and EMDR. A transformative guide to understanding trauma.
trauma healing neuroscienceRead review → -
August 2025
Atomic Habits
James Clear
James Clear presents a practical system for building good habits and breaking bad ones. Learn how small, repeated 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 systems of thinking that drive our decisions — the fast intuitive system and the slow logical system. Discover the cognitive biases that influence your everyday life.
cognitive-biases decision-making psychologyRead review → -
June 2025
Man's Search for Meaning
Viktor E. Frankl
Viktor Frankl shares his experiences in concentration camps and introduces logotherapy — the idea that meaning is the most powerful driving force in life. A book that transforms your perspective on suffering and purpose.
purpose resilience logotherapyRead review →