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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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10 books to give as gifts this Christmas (or to treat yourself)
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A perfect book about life, loss, and the mountains: A Whole Life by Robert Seethaler
“You can buy a man's hours off him, you can steal his days from him, or you can rob him of his whole …
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 …
12 calming books to help you take a deep breath and relax
Sometimes we just need to take a deep breath and relax – but it's not always that easy. It can be …
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