Our 2026 reading list meets us right where we are - in the midst of identity shifts, elusive sleep, deepening self-understanding, and blossoming self-love.

Navigating the Messy Middle and Why We Can’t Sleep speak honestly to the physical, emotional, and cultural realities of midlife and beyond, while No Stopping Us Now helps us see aging as a powerful, collective rise rather than something to endure quietly. These books validate lived experience and remind us we are part of something much bigger than our individual stories.

Several of our selections invite us into deep reflection and reconnection. The Comfort of Crows and The Serviceberry encourage us to slow down and tune into the natural world, reciprocity, and abundance. Don’t Forget to Write gently nudges us to honor our voices and inner lives, while Whiskey Tender offers a raw, beautifully written exploration of resilience, belonging, and self-acceptance. These books linger long after the last page.

We’ll also travel across history, culture, and women’s friendships through rich storytelling. The novels Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, The Phoenix Crown, Wayward Girls, Happy Land, and Tilda is Visible explore identity, independence, loyalty, reinvention, and what it means to claim space in a world that doesn’t always make room for women - especially as we age.

Our 2026 book selections are sure to spark meaningful conversations during our gatherings. After all, it’s not only about reading! The connections we create and the compassion with which we listen and share feel especially powerful in midlife and beyond.

This is a book club for women who love good books and crave opportunities to show up as their authentic selves. If you want to be part of a community aligned with this season of life, the FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE® Book Club is waiting for you. Join the Club at the button above. Download our 2026 Reading List, with gathering dates, at the button below.