Book Club

Please join us for a discussion of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb.

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone is a memoir that blends personal storytelling with behind-the-scenes insight into therapy. Lori Gottlieb, a psychotherapist, finds her own life unraveling after a painful breakup. Despite being a therapist herself, she reluctantly seeks help from another therapist—whom she refers to as “Wendell.”

As Gottlieb navigates her own vulnerability in therapy, she also shares the stories of several of her patients:

• John, a self-absorbed Hollywood producer facing a terminal diagnosis
• Julie, a young woman struggling with relationships and self-worth
• Rita, a senior confronting regret and loneliness
• Charlotte, a newlywed coping with unexpected dissatisfaction

Through these intertwined narratives, Gottlieb reveals the universal struggles beneath outward appearances. The book explores themes of grief, identity, love, self-deception, mortality, and the human need for connection. It demystifies therapy while showing that everyone—therapists included—needs help sometimes.

By alternating between therapist and patient perspectives, Gottlieb highlights how healing often comes from honesty, accountability, and the courage to confront uncomfortable truths.

Joining a book club is a fantastic way to dive deeper into literature, connect with like-minded individuals, and expand your reading horizons.  Love books? Want to discover new ones, have engaging conversations, and make new friends? Join our non-fiction book club! Whether you're a casual reader or an avid bookworm, it's a fun way to stay motivated and enjoy reading in a community. We’d love to have you!

New book club members are always welcome. Request a copy of the books online or at any SCPL location.