A Different Kind of Book Club

Come back to what matters. Explore a quieter kind of happiness.

Looking for more than just a good read?

This September, we’re reading Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness by Sharon Salzberg.


It’s a simple, thoughtful book about learning to relate to yourself and others with more care and less reactivity.


Not about being nice. Not about pretending everything’s fine.


It’s about honesty, awareness, and building the kind of strength that doesn’t need to shout.

It’s not about looking like you’ve got it all figured out.


It’s about showing up, being real, and exploring what matters together.


Get 15% off Lovingkindness at Maria’s Bookstore when you mention the Wild New Way Book Club.


Or get your copy here.

If you’re tired of self-help advice that feels disconnected from real life, this book might feel like a breath of fresh air.


It doesn’t promise a fix, it offers a different lens.


One rooted in presence, kindness, and showing up just as you are.

01

Where am I being hard on myself without realizing it?

02

What happens when I stop reacting and start listening?

03

How can I meet conflict without abandoning myself or the other person?

04

What does kindness look like in daily life, not just theory?

What You Can Expect:

01

Real, grounded conversation, not surface-level talk

02

Reflections on compassion, presence, and steadying the heart

03

Tools that meet you where you are, without pressure

04

A thoughtful, welcoming group that values depth and honesty

This Might Be for You If...

You’ve been feeling a bit off-center

You’re craving more meaning, not more noise

You want to explore things that actually matter, with others who care

You don’t need a fix, you just want some space to reflect and reconnect

TOPICS WE’LL EXPLORE

 

  • What lovingkindness actually looks like in everyday life, not just in theory
  • How to be kind without losing your boundaries
  • How to work with tough emotions like anger or self-doubt without pushing them away
  • What it means to feel steady when things around you aren’t
  • How to build a relationship with yourself that’s honest, patient, and real

You don’t need to have read the whole book. Just come as you are.

Event 

Details

In-Person Book Club

 

📅 Date: Wednesday, Sept 24, 2025

⏰ Time: 5:30 - 7:00 PM MST

📍 Location: 813 Main Ave, Durango, CO

 

This event is free, but we kindly ask you to register to help us prepare for everyone attending, including seating.

Join Us

A quiet space. 
Good conversation. 
A meaningful book.


We’d love to have you.