The Mindvalley Book of the Year Awards
Vote until 31 January 2025 for the Best Book of the Year and stand a chance to win amazing New Year prizes by Mindvalley
The standouts of 2024
The Problem with Change: And the Essential Nature of Human Performance
by Ashley Goodall
Little, Brown Spark
Change: unavoidable, uncomfortable, and sometimes downright messy. Ashley Goodall shows us how to navigate it like a pro—turning chaos into clarity with insights that stick long after the storm has passed.
Fluke: Chance, Chaos, and Why Everything We Do Matters
by Brian Klaas
Scribner
Life is weird. One moment you spill coffee; the next, you’re on a path that changes everything. Brian Klaas unpacks the role of randomness in our lives and reminds us that even the smallest decisions can have big ripple effects.
Dead Weight: Essays on Hunger and Harm
by Emmeline Clein
Knopf
Emmeline Clein’s essays hit hard. Tackling hunger—literal and metaphorical—this collection is honest, raw, and impossible to put down. It’ll leave you questioning what we carry and why it matters.
The Vagina Business: The Innovative Breakthroughs that Could Change Everything in Women’s Health
by Marina Gerner
Sourcebooks
Women’s health has long been ignored, but Marina Gerner is here to change that. This book shines a light on the innovations reshaping the conversation and why it’s time we all paid attention.
Sticky, Sexy, Sad: Swipe Culture and the Darker Side of Dating Apps
by Treena Orchard
Aevo UTP
Swiping through dating apps can feel like scrolling through a buffet of connection (or heartbreak). Treena Orchard dives into how swipe culture is reshaping love, relationships, and the way we connect—or don’t.
The Wealth Money Can’t Buy: The 8 Hidden Habits to Live Your Richest Life
by Robin Sharma
Crown Currency
Robin Sharma reminds us that wealth isn’t just about dollars and cents. It’s about habits that feed your soul, your relationships, and your sense of purpose. This book is a guide to living a truly rich life.
Sexism & Sensibility: Raising Empowered, Resilient Girls in the Modern World
by Jo-Ann Finkelstein, Ph.D.
Harmony
Raising confident, resilient girls in today’s world isn’t easy, but Jo-Ann Finkelstein makes it doable. With real stories and practical tips, she tackles everything from body image to sexism, equipping parents to guide their daughters through a culture that often underestimates them.
RESET: Rethinking Your Digital World for a Happier Life
by Elaine Kasket
Elliott & Thompson
Your phone doesn’t have to control your life, and Elaine Kasket is here to show you how to take the reins. From screen time to “sharenting,” she offers a clear-eyed look at the digital habits shaping our world—and how to build a better relationship with them.
Underestimated: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls
by Chelsey Goodan
Gallery Books
Teenage girls are smarter, stronger, and more insightful than they’re often given credit for. Chelsey Goodan reveals their hidden wisdom, offering parents tools to connect with their daughters in meaningful ways and help unleash their full potential.
Think Remarkable: 9 Paths to Transform Your Life and Make a Difference
by Guy Kawasaki and Madisun Nuismer
Wiley
Want to live a life that stands out? Guy Kawasaki and Madisun Nuismer distill decades of wisdom and insights from remarkable people to help you unlock your potential, cultivate resilience, and make a lasting impact.
Mindvalley Award: Book of The Year
A peek inside the process
Imagine a super-focused book club that takes its mission seriously. That’s us.
Every week, the Mindvalley Book Club team dives into the latest self-help and business books, armed with coffee, highlighters, and a shared goal of finding the most impactful reads.
Here’s how we pick the nominees:
Relevance
Does it tackle ideas we actually need right now?
Message
Is it clear, powerful, and worth remembering?
Flow
Does it keep you hooked—or make you count the pages until it’s over?
Language
Is it beautifully written? Bonus points if it leaves us saying, “Wow.”
The author
Are they bringing a perspective that challenges us or inspires us to think bigger?
From there, the expert panel chooses the Book of the Year, while the People’s Choice is left in your capable hands. Cast your vote and help us crown this year’s readers’ favorite—you might even get a little something something in return for it.
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The Mindvalley Book Club: Making reading sexy again
You might’ve noticed that every time you walk into a bookstore, there are thousands of new self-help and business books staring back at you.
How do you figure out which ones are worth your time? You don’t. You let us do it for you.
The Mindvalley Book Club is all about cutting through the noise. Every Monday, we read the latest releases, roll up our sleeves, and pick 3 to 5 standouts that are worth talking about. Then we go deep—like, “exclusive author interviews and spicy reviews” deep.
We’re here for the overachievers, the growth junkies, and anyone who wants more from their bookshelf. If that sounds like you, welcome to the club.
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