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July 2026

Welcome to The Society Bulletin!

Each month, we'll gather the latest happenings from around Midlife Secret Society—from book club updates and new blog posts to upcoming events, travel inspiration, and little moments that make this chapter of life even more fun.

Whether you're a longtime member, joining us as a Between the Chapters Book Club Guest, or simply following along to see what we're all about, we're so glad you're here!

July has been an exciting month already! We launched our very first Between the Chapters book club selection, introduced The Society Pages blog, welcomed several new Midlife Secret Society members, and opened our Book Club doors to readers joining us as guests. It's been wonderful seeing new faces, new conversations, and new connections begin.

Last month's Coffee & Conspiracies also gave us the chance to explore a new coffee spot in Charlotte while catching up with members joining us virtually. Thank you to everyone who spent part of your morning with us—we're already looking forward to the next one!

Our very first Between the Chapters book club is officially underway!

We're thrilled to be reading Remarkably Bright Creatures together!

To celebrate our launch, we opened the club to everyone by inviting readers to join us as Society Reader Guests. Guests receive access to our Book Club community channel, where they can chat with fellow readers and join our virtual discussions throughout the month.

If you've been thinking about joining us, there's still plenty of time!

Save the Dates

📖 July 16 • Mid-Month Book Chat
A casual conversation to check in, share thoughts, and see how everyone's enjoying the story so far.

📖 July 30 • Book Discussion
Our full book discussion as we look back on the journey—from meeting a certain unforgettable octopus to turning the very last page.

🎬 August 6 • Book vs. Movie Night
Now that the movie adaptation is streaming on Netflix, we'll compare the book and film and share our favorite moments from each.

This month marked another exciting milestone—we launched The Society Pages, our brand-new blog!

The Society Pages is where we share stories, travel inspiration, book recommendations, favorite finds, behind-the-scenes updates, and ideas for making the most of this chapter of life.

Whether you're looking for your next adventure or simply a little inspiration with your morning coffee, we hope you'll stop by and explore

Read the Society Pages

Some of our favorite conversations aren't planned at all.

There's no agenda, no presentation, and no pressure—just good coffee and great company. Sometimes we talk about books. Sometimes it's travel. Sometimes life takes us in a completely unexpected direction, and those conversations often become our favorites.

That's exactly what Coffee & Conspiracies is all about.

This members-only gathering is one of our favorite ways to slow down, connect, and simply enjoy each other's company.

July Meet-Ups

☕ July 8

☕ July 22

Check the Community Events Calendar for times, locations, and Zoom information.

☕ Coffee Question of the Month

If you could spend one afternoon having coffee with any fictional character, who would you choose—and why?

Hit reply and tell us! We'd love to hear your answer.

Here's what's coming up over the next few weeks:

July 8
☕ Coffee & Conspiracies

July 16
📚 Between the Chapters – Mid-Month Book Chat

July 22
☕ Coffee & Conspiracies

July 30
📖 Between the Chapters – Book Discussion

August 6
🎬 Between the Chapters – Book vs. Movie Discussion

Visit the Community Events Calendar for times, locations, Zoom links, and any new adventures we add throughout the month.

Your next chapter doesn't have to be extraordinary to be meaningful.

Sometimes the best stories begin with saying yes to something small-a new book, a new conversation, a new friendship, or a new adventure.

We're glad you're here, and we can't wait to see where this chapter takes us all.