Analog Hobbies for Going Slow & Living with Intention

By Kat La Mantia | February 23 2026 | AdultsAllBlogGeneral

The slow rise of bread dough on the counter, the hands-in-the-dirt garden chores that feel like a breath of fresh air, an adorable amigurumi plush crocheted to life with your own two hands: more and more, people are seeking out these quiet, offline moments as an antidote to digital life.

2026 is the year of logging off, and books are the perfect answer to this analog lifestyle trend! Ditch a fitness logging app for a classic journal, or swap a mobile game for pen and paper activities like sudoku and coloring.

Helping your customers escape the scroll and unplug from their devices is easy with our favorite books that encourage slow, methodical, mindful living and staying present in the real world. Click into our collections below to curate your own slow living assort, and join the movement for getting things done the old-fashioned way.

Slow Living Rituals: Journaling & More Analog Activities
Slow Living Rituals: Craft and Coloring
Slow Living Rituals: Cooking and Baking

A Guided Journal for a More Joyful Life
9798217034147
Find your joie or joy with this guided journal that brings a Parisian perspective to your everyday life and allows you to tap into the things that bring you gratitude and happiness, from the author of Joie.
$15.99 US
Mar 24, 2026
5 x 7
Hardcover
224 Pages
Clarkson Potter

A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done
9780593980347
Transform the mundane tasks of daily life into intentional moments of Magical self-care, with spells, rituals, and exercises that work with your brain, not against it—from the co-host of the Demystify Magic podcast
$24.00 US
Feb 17, 2026
5-1/2 x 8-1/4
Hardcover
352 Pages
Rodale Books

How to Stop Scrolling and Reconnect with the Real World
9780593847008
Discover the transformative power of regularly going offline.
$25.00 US
Oct 07, 2025
6-5/8 x 8-9/16
Hardcover
240 Pages
DK

1000 Pieces
9780593800133
Fall in love with birding all over again through this 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle featuring a fantastic collage of illustrations by preeminent birding authority, David Allen Sibley.
$22.00 US
Aug 25, 2026
10 x 8
Game
1000 Pages
Clarkson Potter

Recipes for Amigurumi Crochet Patterns
9781944515935
Whip up a fresh batch of amigurumi!
$19.95 US
Jul 14, 2020
7-1/2 x 10
Paperback
216 Pages
Paige Tate & Co

40 mystery pictures to reveal
9781800924611
Hidden within this innovative, mindful coloring book are 40 stunning floral designs, so lovely you'll want to pick them all. Simply follow the color key to reveal the hidden designs…. From stunning wildflower meadows and fabulous bouquets, to floral patterns and flower-themed designs for special occasions, treat yourself to a bunch of beautiful blooms today.
$14.95 US
Apr 14, 2026
8-1/2 x 11
Paperback
96 Pages
Search Press

Dog Needle-Felting Beginner Kits with Needles, Wool, Supplies, and Instructions
9781969889080
Felt a tiny replica of your favorite four-legged friend with this adorable,beginner-friendly craft kit!
$14.95 US
Jul 28, 2026
5 x 8
Merchandise
36 Pages
Blue Star Press

Coloring Book for Adults and Kids
9798217229253
Color your way through your very own cozy day in the wonderfully adorable pages of this brand new coloring book from the bestselling Coco Wyo!
$9.99 US
Nov 18, 2025
8 x 8
Paperback
96 Pages
Random House Books for Young Readers
Age 7 and up

The Craft and Science of Sourdough Breads, Sweets, and More: A Baking Book
9780593138410
A dynamic, authoritative sourdough baking bible for those looking to build confidence in the craft with a wide range of foolproof recipes, from pan loaves to pizza to doughnuts, by the beloved blogger and resident bread baker at Food52
$40.00 US
Nov 08, 2022
9 x 10-1/4
Hardcover
432 Pages
Clarkson Potter

Baking with Inspired Flavors (A Pastry Cookbook for Croissant, Brioche, and Puff Pastry)
9781632175502
Make out-of-this-world, showstopping bakes by perfecting the Three Pillars of Pastry (brioche, puff pastry, and croissant) with the steady hand of a self-taught baker as your guide. In this pastry cookbook, you'll find 30+ innovative, sweet and savory recipes crafted by the highly sought-after Temple Pastries bakery.
$24.95 US
Sep 30, 2025
7-1/4 x 10
Hardcover
208 Pages
Sasquatch Books

100 Recipes for Scones, Muffins, Cookies, and Cakes from the Founder of The Hungry Gnome: A Cookbook
9780593801642
A collection of one hundred easy and delicious recipes for scones, muffins, cookies, and more—including the top secret recipe for the famous scones that earned her the title the “Scone Queen”— from baker extraordinaire and founder of The Hungry Gnome, Danielle Sepsy
$38.00 US
Mar 24, 2026
8 x 10
Hardcover
272 Pages
Knopf

Foolproof Recipes from Easy to Advanced
9780593581964
The ultimate baking book for home cooks of all skill levels with 101 sweet and savory, foolproof recipes plus helpful tips for best results—from the creator of the beloved website Sally’s Baking Addiction.
$32.99 US
Sep 02, 2025
8 x 10
Hardcover
288 Pages
Clarkson Potter