PAIS Summer Book Study 2026
We have been made aware that The Digital Delusion is currently in between publications and the first printing is out of stock. Since the second printing will not be released until August 18, 2026, PAIS made the decision to shift The Digital Delusion to the Winter Book Study and to change the Summer Book Study to Flourish, by Daniel Coyle.
Flourish will not only enrich your professional life and commitment to building a meaningful community within our schools and classrooms, but it will also add value to your personal life and renew you. We hope you can join our community read, a free program for our members.
COST: No charge for PAIS members, $50 for non-members
SESSION DETAILS:
Session One, Thursday, July 23, 3-4pm
Focus: Part 1 of Flourish, Making Meaning: How to Connect Deeply
Session Two, Thursday, August 6, 3-4pm
Focus: Part 2 of Flourish, Building Community: How to Thrive Together
We realize that summer has its fair share of distractions so join us for 1 or both sessions! The sessions will not be recorded, but the digital presentation will be shared each time.
Flourish by Daniel Coyle
Released February 2026 by Bantam Books
A science-based, practical blueprint for cultivating a life--at work and at home--full of belonging, joy, and vitality, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Culture Code
What is a meaningful life, and how do we make one? How do certain communities foster closeness, fulfillment, happiness, and energy?
In Flourish, bestselling author and leading culture expert Daniel Coyle trains his eye on the groups and people who demonstrate exceptional connectivity, presence, and dynamism. He draws on research and original reporting--taking us inside an unlikely brotherhood of thirty-three men who were trapped in a Chilean mine, a tiny Michigan deli that blossomed into a $90 million ecosystem of businesses, an inventive Dutch soccer team that revolutionized the sport as we know it, and a disconnected Paris district that remade itself into a tight-knit neighborhood--to reveal the principles and practices that ignite and sustain thriving. He finds that flourishing groups do two things: They make meaning (creating deep connections) and build community (forging a common good).
Through captivating real-world stories, rigorous scientific studies, and firsthand accounts, Coyle reveals what sets some groups apart--and offers you the tools and insights to flourish in your own life.
Testimonials:
“An eye-opening book about why certain people, ;projects, and places make us feel alive. With his signature combination of captivating cases, surprising science, and pristine prose, Daniel Coyle reveals how to build a more vibrant life.” - Adam Grant
“Combining rigorous science with unforgettable storytelling, Daniel Coyle traces connections across seemingly unrelated worlds to reveal the blueprint for building lives and communities that are rich with meaning. Flourish is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand - and cultivate - what makes life worth living.” - Lisa Damour
Meet the Author: Daniel Coyle
Daniel Coyle is the New York Times bestselling author of The Culture Code, which was named Best Business Book of the Year by Bloomberg, BookPal, and Business Insider. Coyle has served as an advisor to many high-performing organizations, including the Navy SEALs, Microsoft, Google, and the Cleveland Guardians. His other books include The Talent Code, The Secret Race, The Little Book of Talent, and Hardball: A Season in the Projects, which was made into a movie starring Keanu Reeves. Coyle was raised in Anchorage, Alaska, and now splits his time between Cleveland Heights, Ohio, and Homer, Alaska, with his wife, Jenny, and their four children.