Assist Book Club

Read with purpose. Grow with intention.

Assist Book Club isn’t your typical reading group – it’s a space created for women who want to be inspired. Rooted in personal growth, professional development, and meaningful conversation, this book club brings together women who are curious, ambitious, and eager to learn from one another.

Whether you’re a dedicated reader with bold ideas to share or someone looking to discover and strengthen your voice, you’ll find a warm, supportive community here. Together, we explore impactful books, exchange perspectives, and build connections that spark confidence, clarity, and growth. Oh, and we have fun too!

Find Our Events Here

WHAT BOOKS DO WE READ?

●     We choose extraordinary, thought-provoking books - the kind that educate, inform, challenge, and still entertain

●     Our selections come from authors of all genders because while we’re passionate about empowering women, we believe in showcasing and celebrating all brilliant authors Have made this less male/female to be more inclusive - does it read ok? Or do you want to stick with male/female?

●     Each book is chosen to spark growth, fuel ambition, and open up meaningful conversations

You’ll find our curated picks on the Assist Book Shelf below.

WHY GET INVOLVED?

●     Grow relationships with like-minded women

●     Become a more intentional reader

●     Enhance your personal and professional growth

●     Hear different perspectives and discover new ideas

●     Challenge your thinking

●     Become a more confident, compelling conversationalist

WHAT TO EXPECT?

●     Dive into 4 remarkable books per year

●     Meet-up quarterly 1.5hrs  - same time, same place for ease

●     Join in the vote for our next reads

●     A welcoming space to share, learn and socialise

●     Our private WhatsApp for conversing beyond the books

●     Invitation to our ‘Meet the Author’ events

When We Get Together

We start each meetup by diving into our latest book – sharing insights, debating ideas, and uncovering key takeaways that have sparked our minds.

Before wrapping up, we highlight member book suggestions and vote on the next read so we’re collectively ready to turn the next new page!

We get together every 3 months for 1.5 hrs in a gorgeous, cosy venue with a complimentary refreshment to get us warmed up for some great conversation and thought sharing on our latest read.

Each Summer we introduce you to a ‘wild card’ book (outside of our 4 main reads) and hold a special event where you can meet, hear from and talk with the actual author! You can get your copy of their book personally signed on the evening, and afterwards enjoy a relaxing mingle with fellow book clubbers.

Find Our Events Here

Our Assist Book Shelf

From well-known authors such as Brene Brown and Oprah Winfrey to incredible local authors such as Michelle Minniken – our choices of writers and topics are beautifully diverse. We make sure to choose well-written, immersive books that invite and compel us to think about our own personal and professional experiences and growth. Have added Michelle’s book title to the book shelf.

The Lonely Century
Why I'm no longer talking about race
Girl, Woman, Other
Super Neuro You
Fear Less
Atomic Habits

Meet Our Book Club Host...

WhatsApp Image 2025-04-24 at 14.34.58

Ann Stonehouse
Founder and Chair

Lizzie-Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor
Assist Book Club Host

Katherine
Assist Book Club Host