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Happy December everyone!
The tree is up, the heating is firmly in the ‘on’ position and, most importantly, our December book is confirmed!
Scroll down to find out which one our members have voted for their final read of 2025!
Heads up! Due to he festive period getting in the way, we’ll be hosting our monthly book club call for December in early January. Details also below.
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Join today to unlock access to our bookclub calls, our Bad Ass Bookshelf Discord channel as well as the opportunity to vote for each month’s book club book!
﹅ Our December pick is…
Mindset
By Dr Carol S. Dweck
If you have ever wondered why some people thrive in the face of challenge while others retreat, Mindset is going to be a cracking read for you. Carol Dweck takes a simple idea that has shaped classrooms, boardrooms and high-performance teams across the world and shows how our beliefs about our own abilities can either hold us back or propel us forward. Expect lots of relatable stories, plenty of lightbulb moments and a really practical look at how to shift from a fixed mindset to one that embraces learning, effort and growth. It is an energising, encouraging book that will get you thinking differently about how you lead, how you work and how you navigate everyday life. A perfect pick for anyone looking to level up.
Buy it now: You can listen to it on Audible or get the ebook on Kindle. If you’re buying a physical copy, please try to buy second-hand or from a local, independent store whenever possible.
Otherwise, here’s a link to buy the book on Amazon.
● Why you chose Mindset
Mindset came out as a clear favourite this month, earning just over half of all votes. The comments showed a mix of excitement from people re-reading it and enthusiasm from those picking it up for the first time.
Here’s how you voted:
Here are a few of the comments some of you left explaining your choices:
► What’s next
We’re so excited to host our next Bad Ass Bookshelf bookclub call to discuss Mindset at the beginning of January! Call details below:
Date: 6th Jan 2026
Time: 17:00 GMT (12:00 EST / 09:00 PST)
Participation in our monthly bookclub calls is exclusive to our Bad Ass Bookworm members. Join today!
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