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Little Doodles for Big Feeling by Liz Karcewski.

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If you are looking for a whimsical, meditative, sweet, sentimental, quirky hostess gift with abstract realism for images that are boldly bright, minimalist  and a few black and white illustrations tossed in for fun, you need Little Doodles for Big Feelings by Liz Karcewski. I read this book (I am assuming it is a smaller size, like books you find at the checkout counter of a bookstore) as a reader copy online. It is due later in October 2026 so it is perfect for the […]

The encouraging message that went viral is now in a cute book with more friends

Koupen-chan & You: Words of Encouragement from Japan's Positive Penguin by Rurutea

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I have seen this adorable little penguin on some things but never knew that it had a name or that recently they had a book come out called Koupen-chan & You: Words of Encouragement from Japan’s Positive Penguin by Rurutea. When I found this book as an online reader copy (though it is available currently), I figured I would look at a few pages (as it was nearly 300 pages). What started as a “few pages” turned into “all the pages” read. Now, it is […]

An overwhelming world told by Bex Ollerton

Lavender Clouds: Comics about Neurodivergence and Mental Health by Bex Ollerton

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Lavender Clouds: Comics about Neurodivergence and Mental Health by Bex Ollerton is not a “how to” or “mindfulness” book, but is a collection of comics that forms a graphic novel that allows us to journey with the author as we see their mental health journey. There are “no true wayisms” but ways that worked for them, things that are for you the person dealing with mental health and those who need a little boost to help a loved one dealing. Ollerton is also neurodivergent (autistic […]

Motivational & Inspirational, but fun

Worry Lines: You're Doing Really Well Given the Circumstances by Worry Lines

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Humor and seriousness mixed together create a “mindfulness” read without being pretentious or preachy in Worry Lines: You’re Doing Really Well Given the Circumstances by Worry Lines. There is cake, potatoes, advice, and affirmations, so a little something for everyone, broken down into sections to help you have a little organizing. Fast pace, but take your time, as it is the journey here and the end results. Due in May 2024 this laugh out loud, little too close to home, and even a bit helpful, […]

Some Tips to Remember

The Power of Rude: A Woman’s Guide to Asserting Herself by Rebecca Reid

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Best for: Women who are tired of being polite to their own detriment. In a nutshell: Author Reid offers tips on how to be ‘rude’ in different life situations as a means to stop putting everyone else’s needs above our own. Worth Quoting: “My desire not to be rude made me the absolute worst version of myself.” “…all of this advice comes with a great honking caveat, and that is to keep yourself safe.” “However, there is a tendency for women to use ‘sorry’ as […]

Some Good Tips

Buy Yourself the Fucking Lilies: And Other Rituals to Fix Your Life From Someone Who’s Been There by Tara Schuster

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Best for: Anyone looking for some ideas for how to take better care of themselves. In a nutshell: Writer Schuster had a bit of a rough childhood, and so has been essentially exploring how to parent herself, and grow into the person she wants to be. Worth quoting: ‘Life is not always a list of problems to be solved; sometimes it’s actually made up of fun and ease and beauty and laughter.’ ‘There is no special prize at the end of life for “the busiest.”’ […]



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