I've been thinking back to some of my favourite quotes from Marcus Aurelius lately. In his …
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11 of the best bedtime books to help you sleep soundly
Not being able to sleep: we all hate it, right? When it's way past my usual 10:30pm bedtime and I …
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Cutting for Stone is a book I should have read years ago
How had I not read Cutting for Stone before? From Ethiopia to New York, Abraham Verghese weaves a …
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Snuggling up for winter with The Art of Coorie: How to Live Happy the Scottish Way
Temperatures are falling, frost is coating the mornings, and the most tempting way to spend a …
Into the Magic Shop: a neurosurgeon’s story of the life-changing magic of mindfulness and compassion
Some books come along and change how you think and what you want for your future. Into the Magic …
Zen: The Art of Simple Living as a beautifully illustrated book for self-care
Peace, slowness, simplicity, joy, and zen... Japanese monk and garden designer Shunmyō Masuno shows …
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Pondering how to be a good creature with Sy Montgomery
“Knowing someone who belongs to another species can enlarge your soul in surprising ways.” One of …
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Sit and be peaceful with Silence: In the Age of Noise by Erling Kagge
"With no one to talk to, I began a conversation with nature. My thoughts were broadcast out over the …
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Consolations of the Forest: Alone in a Cabin in the Middle Taiga by Sylvain Tesson
I have a soft spot for escaping from the world. I also love escaping into books. Books about …
8 books to appreciate how beautiful life really is
I live in a beautiful part of the world, in the heart of the Swiss Alps. My surroundings are …
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Thinking about life with From a Low and Quiet Sea by Donal Ryan
Though some books are small, they can definitely be mighty. Such is the case with From a Low and …
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