Books have always been part of my world: a quiet friend waiting on the shelf, ready to take me on a new journey. Some of my fondest memories are of childhood trips to the local library with my mother, carefully selecting my stack for the week. That love of reading never left me, though life has a way of crowding it out.

Like so many of the adolescents and adults I work with as a psychological counsellor, I found myself increasingly pulled away from books and towards screens, at the cost of stillness, focus, and the simple space to think. The Flourishing Book Club grew from that recognition. Reading is a habit that needs to be built and protected , the returns of clarity, empathy, and joy make it one of our most valuable tools, and a book club is the gentle accountability we need to protect that stillness.

The Flourishing Book Club is a free, virtual space where each month I share a carefully chosen book drawn from psychology, neuroscience, neurodiversity, parenting, or philosophy, followed by a short reflection on its most valuable insights.

I’m Sophie Klose, a bilingual psychological counsellor (MA) specialising in life transitions, ADHD, and digital wellbeing. My intention is simple: to create a small pocket of shared curiosity for anyone who wants to read with a little more intention.

If you feel that same pull toward more stillness and curiosity, you are welcome here. No pressure, no expectations, just a book, an open mind, and a place to start. The Flourishing Book Club is waiting for you!