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The Mayor's Book Club - Book Discussion Group

In-Person Community Event

2025-08-28 18:00:00 2025-08-28 19:00:00 America/Chicago The Mayor's Book Club - Book Discussion Group Book club discussion group with Mayor Stephanie Orman. Bentonville Public Library -

Thursday, August 28
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-28 18:00:00 2025-08-28 19:00:00 America/Chicago The Mayor's Book Club - Book Discussion Group Book club discussion group with Mayor Stephanie Orman. Bentonville Public Library -

Book club discussion group with Mayor Stephanie Orman.

In collaboration with Bentonville Public Library (BPL) and sponsored by Friends of the Library, The Mayor’s Book Club includes a book club discussion centered around a selected book. 

The Summer book selection for 2025 is The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins. 

Community Event – Book Discussion Group 

The community event will include an engaging book discussion centered on the selected book and is open to the public. Participants will register in advance to reserve a free book and participate in the in-person discussion at BPL. The book discussion conversation will be led by Mayor Stephanie Orman. 

All books are sponsored by the Friends of the Bentonville Library, available at the Bentonville Library for pickup and free to keep if you attend the event. If you are unable to attend, please return the book to BPL for others to enjoy. Books are available on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last. Participants are encouraged to attend the discussion group, even if they have not read the book.

Book Summary:

What if the key to happiness, success, and love was as simple as two words? If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with where you are, the problem isn't you. The problem is the power you give to other people. Two simple words--Let Them--will set you free. Free from the opinions, drama, and judgments of others. Free from the exhausting cycle of trying to manage everything and everyone around you. The Let Them Theory puts the power to create a life you love back in your hands--and this book will show you exactly how to do it.

In her latest groundbreaking book, The Let Them Theory, Mel Robbins--New York Times bestselling author and one of the world's most respected experts on motivation, confidence, and mindset--teaches you how to stop wasting energy on what you can't control and start focusing on what truly matters: YOU. Your happiness. Your goals. Your life.

Using the same no-nonsense, science-backed approach that's made The Mel Robbins Podcast a global sensation, Robbins explains why The Let Them Theory is already loved by millions and how you can apply it in eight key areas of your life to make the biggest impact. Within a few pages, you'll realize how much energy and time you've been wasting trying to control the wrong things--at work, in relationships, and in pursuing your goals--and how this is keeping you from the happiness and success you deserve.

Written as an easy-to-understand guide, Robbins shares relatable stories from her own life, highlights key takeaways, relevant research and introduces you to world-renowned experts in psychology, neuroscience, relationships, happiness, and ancient wisdom who champion The Let Them Theory every step of the way.

The Let Them Theory will forever change the way you think about relationships, control, and personal power. Whether you want to advance your career, motivate others to change, take creative risks, find deeper connections, build better habits, start a new chapter, or simply create more happiness in your life and relationships, this book gives you the mindset and tools to unlock your full potential.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs |

TAGS: | Mayor's Book Club |

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