OCTOBER 2026
Personal Finance
The Latte Factor
David Bach and John David Mann
A welcoming room for adults who want thoughtful books, generous conversation, and ideas that stay useful long after the last page.

OCTOBER 2026
Personal Finance
David Bach and John David Mann
Your reading path
Each month takes one part of life seriously—then gives the group a thoughtful way to talk about it.
Health & Fitness
Matthew Walker, PhD
Explores the science of sleep and its relationship to memory, learning, immune function, emotional regulation, physical performance, and long-term health.
Emotional Life
Russ Harris
Based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), the book challenges the idea that we should feel happy all the time. It teaches readers how to handle difficult thoughts and emotions while building a meaningful life.
Intellectual Life
Jim Kwik
A strong replacement in the reorganized schedule. Kwik explores memory, focus, learning, reading, mindset, and how to improve the way we learn.
Character
David Brooks
Explores the transition from a life centered on individual achievement to one centered on commitment, service, relationships, vocation, and contribution.
Spiritual Life
Pema Chödrön
Explores how to remain present with uncertainty, pain, fear, and change rather than constantly trying to escape them. It offers a spiritual approach to acceptance, compassion, and inner transformation.
Love & Relationships
Amir Levine & Rachel Heller
Introduces adult attachment theory and the secure, anxious, and avoidant attachment styles. Readers learn how attachment patterns influence attraction, conflict, communication, intimacy, and relationship choices.
Parenting
Michaeleen Doucleff
Looks at parenting practices in traditional cultures and asks what modern families can learn from them about cooperation, responsibility, emotional regulation, independence, and raising helpful children.
Social Life
Jennie Allen
Addresses loneliness and the need for genuine community. It explores how to intentionally create deeper friendships, meaningful connection, vulnerability, and a sense of belonging.
Financial Life
Ramit Sethi
A practical personal-finance system covering spending, saving, banking, investing, automation, and conscious spending. The emphasis isn't simply becoming "rich," but intentionally using money to create the life you value.
Career
Daniel H. Pink
Examines the science of motivation and argues that autonomy, mastery, and purpose often drive performance better than traditional rewards. Great for conversations about career satisfaction, leadership, productivity, and meaningful work.
Quality of Life
Dan Buettner
Studies communities associated with exceptional longevity and examines lifestyle factors such as movement, food, purpose, relationships, community, and daily routines.
Life Vision
Bill Burnett & Dave Evans
Uses design-thinking principles to help readers examine where they are, imagine multiple possible futures, test possibilities, and intentionally build a meaningful life.
More than a reading list
Connect with fellow readers, gain fresh perspectives, and share how the book's themes truly relate to your life. It's where great reading helps you Ignite Your Brilliance!
One carefully chosen book at a time, connected to the life you are building.
Thoughtful discussion with fellow readers—welcoming, practical, and no-pressure.
Fresh ideas, useful takeaways, and more clarity about what comes next.
Ready when you are
A good conversation can change what you notice next.