Writer Anne Lamott said, “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” So slow down, curl up, and ruminate this season with one of these thoughtful reads.
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Adult Nonfiction - 302.1 Par
The author, deemed a “Martha Stewart of the conference table,” discusses what makes gatherings memorable, such as committing to a purpose and reminding attendees why they’re together while celebrating milestones along the way.
Adult Nonfiction - 648.5 Mag
A funny, wise, and practical guide to letting go of belongings before death. The author discusses mortality with a refreshing matter-of-factness.
Adult Nonfiction - 303.4833 Ode
Part how-to guide, part political manifesto, Odell examines ideas about detaching from life online by drawing from other writers, artists, philosophers, and critics.
Adult Nonfiction - 307 Bir
A hopeful how-to on cultivating interdependent communities. The author presents practical ideas through personal anecdotes and cultural critique.
Adult Nonfiction - 791.4672 Nic
For those who have trouble sleeping during winter, wind down with this collection of gentle short stories to help doze off. Based on the charming podcast.
Adult Nonfiction - 977.0049 Gro
In this engaging collection of essays, Grover reflects on the spiritual beliefs and everyday practices that guide the Ojibwe through the year and connect them to the land known as "Onigamiising."
Adult Nonfiction - 158.1 Rah
Drawing from yoga philosophy and teaching experience, Raheem offers short reflections and practices to help guide the reader through liminal periods of change.
Adult Nonfiction - 780.92 Adams Ada
The Pulitzer Prize-winning composer writes about creating music in the four decades he lived in Alaska. Recommended soundtrack: the author’s piece The Far Country, available on Freegal.
Adult Nonfiction - 613 Roi
In this blend of memoir and criticism, the author critiques the wellness industry through an exploration of commodification and appropriation. Róisín concludes that wellness must be collective, accessible, and available to all.
Adult Nonfiction - 155.93 May
May discusses traditions such as winter solstice at Stonehenge, Finnish saunas, and polar bear plunges, in order to reflect on the harshness of life and the “wintering” process it requires.
Adult Nonfiction - 331.2 Jaf
Jaffe offers a witty and well-researched examination of pay, job security, and work-life balance. For those seeking to imagine new possibilities for the workplace.