READ Together. FEEL BETTER.

The Shelf Help Club is the world's first self-help book club.

Welcome to a place where reading becomes wellbeing as we turn self-development into a shared experience, and you’re supported to learn and grow, whether you want to JOIN our global book club or HOST your own circle for friends, colleagues, clients or classmates.

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As seen in: Vogue * Women's Health * Grazia * Forbes * Stylist * YOU * MailOnline * The Telegraph -

As seen in: Vogue * Women's Health * Grazia * Forbes * Stylist * YOU * MailOnline * The Telegraph -

EST: 2017

8 YEARS OF LIFE-CHANGING READS

we choose a NEW SELF-HELP book to work through with our members EVERY 2 MONTHS, supporting with author events, book club resources & community BOOK CIRCLES.

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JOY CHOSE YOU by DONNA Ashworth is our BOTM for November/December 2025

Joy isn’t something we have to earn; it’s something that finds us when we slow down, open up, and notice the small things. In this beautiful collection of poetry Donna reminds us that even in difficult times, joy is always waiting to be chosen.

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“One of the best health subscriptions money can buy.”

  • Women’s Health Magazine

HELLO EVERYBODY!

Hello, I’m Toni.
I’m a journalist-turned-bibliotherapist and the founder of the Shelf Help Club (SHC).

What began eight years ago as a hobby book club on my own journey to better mental and emotional health has grown into a global community of 25,000+ readers and seekers. Together we’ve read 60+ self-help books, spoken with hundreds of bestselling authors, and supported thousands of people to learn, and grow, and make real positive change. Along the way, promoting reading as wellbeing and supporting self-help in community has become my passion, my purpose and my business. And, maybe most importantly, I’ve transformed my own life, proof that ‘The Work’ works!

Self-help can be life-changing. Self-help with friends? Pure magic. So consider this your invitation to join our movement and connect with our kind and curious book-loving community as part of your next chapter…

 
 

“The Shelf Help Club is one of my favourite things.”

  • Ella Mills (Deliciously Ella)

A WORD FROM OUR MEMBERS…

  • "This club has changed my life!

    I’ve made amazing friends and been introduced to a wealth of books, authors, experts, tools and techniques. It has helped me come home to myself.”

    - Katie

  • "Cheaper than therapy!

    I can’t wait to get stuck in and start reading again.”

    - Hannah

  • "I love being a Bookworm member.

    The books chosen by Toni have been invaluable to my self-development this year and I've loved all the author events."

    - Gabriella

  • "Shelf Help makes my heart sing.

    I joined because of a specific book I was curious about and am staying forever because of the beautiful community.”

    - Carolyn

  • "I adore the Shelf Help club.

    There is always something to expand my mind and improve my life and Toni is the hostess with the mostess."

    - Chloe

  • "It's all about the community

    You move in the direction of the people you surround yourself with, and I’m very happy to be moving with this community.”

    - Kimmy

  • “A forum of like-minded people...

    … who quickly become friends. A brilliant support group with lots of help, advice and suggestions with no judgement."

    - Jennifer

  • "So much more than a book club!

    I’ve been a member for many years.

    Highly recommend!"

    - Aisling

  • "So much nourishment in sharing the experience.

    I come away from every Shelf Help conversation feeling uplifted, inspired and part of something bigger than myself.”

    - Suzy

  • "A way to step out of the usual grind...

    … and into something warm, intelligent and welcoming. It’s a place for me to reflect, question and debate new ideas.”

    - Laura