It feels like we’re in an era of burnout. In the last decade, the world…
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8 beautiful books for festive gifts this year
I’m not a big gift person. I rarely feel like I need anything, and often…
15 books that have helped me and others through lockdown
From Tolstoyan Russia to the Mongolian steppe and summers on the Gulf of Finland… here…
13 soothing books to retreat into and relax with
I’ve been thinking back to some of my favourite quotes from Marcus Aurelius lately. In…
12 of the best audiobooks to enjoy now
Although I love unwinding at the end of the day with a paperback until my eyes become too sleepy to focus on the lines, there’s a very special place in my heart for audiobooks.
8 recommended books if you don’t know what to read right now
If you’re spending more time at home, you might feel like you should be reading…
12 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…
20 of the best books for anxiety to relax with
I’ve shared my favourite books for self-care and books for difficult days. But what about…
Reading His Dark Materials as an adult for a relaxing dose of magic
I remember first reading Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials book series at nine or ten…
10 books to give as gifts this Christmas (or to treat yourself)
I’m not really a big gift person. I usually ask for time spent with loved…
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,…
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…
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…
Books Can Heal: Bibliotherapy and The Effect of Reading on the Brain
Reading on the brain: is bibliotherapy goodfor our health? Image source. I’m certain that reading…
Books for insomnia: a bedtime bibliotherapy reading plan to help you fall asleep
Can I use fiction and bibliotherapy to help my insomnia? Image source. The woods…