Our Current Read:
The Seven Necessary Sins for Women and Girls
by Mona Eltahawy
Meeting Dates:
Thursday, 3/20 at 6pm ET
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Friday, 3/21 at 1pm ET
Carefully Curated, Liberatory Reads:
Both fiction and non-fiction, we read books to inspire action and solidarity with member suggestions and polling, so you have a say in what we read.
Exclusive Online Community:
Join ongoing discussions with fellow readers at your own pace in a secure, private community with participant screening to ensure a safe and respectful space. Easy access via an app to stay engaged.
Optional Virtual Monthly Meetings:
Therapist-facilitated gatherings to dive into key themes and share insights, kept intentionally small to encourage deeper conversations (Introverts, I see you!).
Therapist-Created Tools for Reflection:
Journal prompts and discussion questions for deeper exploration. Access to digital downloads like worksheets and action guides.
Resource Sharing & Activism Tips:
This club is about more than books; it’s about community, empowerment, and taking action against injustice together.
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Virtual meetings are kept intentionally small to create a welcoming and intimate space for conversation. supportive discussions, and zero pressure to speak if you’d rather just listen. (And if virtual meetings aren’t your thing, don’t worry—they’re completely optional!)
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As a fellow introvert, I designed this club with us in mind. Even if you don’t attend virtual meetings, you’ll still be part of the community! You can participate on your own terms through our message board, journal prompts, and therapist-led discussion questions—and you’ll have access to the digital downloads and other tools.
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Nope! While I’m a therapist, this book club is not a therapy group. It’s a space for learning, discussion, and community—not mental health treatment. That said, we’ll explore meaningful topics, and I’ll offer discussion questions and other tools from a therapeutic perspective. If you're looking for therapy, I’d be happy to help connect you to resources! Contact me!
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Nope! While my therapy clients must reside in Ohio or Missouri, the book club is open to anyone, anywhere. Since it’s not therapy, you’re welcome to join no matter where you live!
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Not at all! While we’ll provide recommendations and links (supporting independent bookstores when possible), you’re welcome to grab the book from your library, borrow it from a friend, or find it however works best for you.
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Participation is subscription-based and totally flexible. You can join in for the books that resonate with you and skip out for the ones that don’t!
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The club operates on a pay-what-you-can model, offering three tiers to keep it accessible while also honoring the time, effort, and resources that go into creating a meaningful experience for everyone.
I trust you to choose the payment option that reflects your financial situation. No proof required, no judgment. This isn’t about sales or discounts—each tier exists so everyone can participate in a way that’s financially comfortable for them.
Everyone gets the same experience, no matter what they pay. Choose the level that works for your financial situation—no guilt, just good books and community. See below for more and to sign up.
Pay What You Can Pricing Model
Please review the three tiers and choose the one that best matches your financial situation—I trust you to be honest so we can keep this community accessible and sustainable for everyone while also honoring the time, effort, and resources that go into creating a meaningful experience for everyone.
No proof required, no judgment. Each tier exists so everyone can participate in a way that’s financially comfortable for them. Everyone gets the same experience, no matter what they pay.
Radical Reader: Tier 1
For those with limited financial resources who need accessible pricing.
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I frequently stress about meeting basic needs* & don’t always achieve them
I have debt that sometimes prohibits me from meeting my basic needs
I rent lower-end properties or have unstable housing
I do not have a car and/or have limited access to a car but am not always able to afford gas
I am unemployed or underemployed
I qualify for government assistance
I have no access to savings
I have no or very limited expendable** income
I rarely buy new items because I am unable to afford them
I cannot afford a vacation or have the ability to take time off without financial burden
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$30/month or $300/year
Banned Book Believer: Tier 2
For those who can pay a sustainable rate and keep the club running.
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I may stress about meeting my basic* needs but still regularly achieve them
I may have some debt but it does not prohibit attainment of basic needs
I own or lease a car
I am employed
I have access to health care
I might have access to financial savings
I have some expendable** income
I am able to buy some new items & I thrift others
I can take a vacation annually or every few years without financial burden
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$40/month or $400/year
Rebel with a Library Card: Tier 3
For those who can contribute more and help support others in the club.
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I am comfortably able to meet all of my basic* needs
I may have some debt but it does not prohibit attainment of basic needs
I own my home or property OR I rent a higher-end property
I own or lease a car
I am employed or do not need to work to meet my needs
I have regular access to health care
I have access to financial savings
I have an expendable** income
I can always buy new items
I can afford an annual vacation or take time off
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$50/month or $500/year
* Basic Needs include food, housing, health care, and transportation.
** Expendable Income might mean you are able to buy coffee or tea at a shop, go to the movies or a concert, buy new clothes, books, and similar items each month, etc.
This model was lovingly and admiringly adapted from The Green Bottle Sliding Scale Method by designed by Alexis J. Cunningfolk.
If Tier 1 is still out of reach, please reach out—I’m happy to discuss payment plans or other options to keep this space accessible for everyone.
