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    Now What?

    A Creative Companion for Whatever Comes Next

    Author Adam J. Kurtz
    Hardcover (Paper-over-Board, no jacket)
    $26.00 US
    Penguin Adult HC/TR | Tarcher
    5"W x 7"H | 19 oz | 12 per carton
    On sale Oct 20, 2026 | 320 Pages | 9798217186372
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    From the mind and heart of Adam JK, an essential new illustrated journal that’s honest, funny, and a little rough around the edges – like life

    You’ve wrecked your journal (and possibly your life), burned after writing, attempted a creative act or two, and taken life one page a time. So…now what? Author and artist Adam J. Kurtz presents a thoughtful, handwritten collection of prompts and reminders to help you reflect on the past, document the present, and explore potential futures in uncertain times.

    Filled with insight, encouragement, and just enough darkness to keep things real, NOW WHAT? is the smart, honest, intentional routine you’ll turn to again and again on your never-ending journey to figure out who you are, what you want, and how to show up and feel somewhat hopeful despite [fill in the blank: __________ ].

    Whether you’re a longtime fan of Adam JK’s books and journals—which have sold more than one million copies around the world—or discovering his relatable, insightful work for the first time, this special companion is here for you no matter what’s next.
    © Michelle Mishina
    Adam J. Kurtz ("Adam JK") is a Toronto-born artist whose illustrative work is rooted in honesty, humor, and a little bit of darkness. His books and journals including Things Are What You Make of Them have since sold over a million copies in twenty languages. In 2024, Kurtz opened SMALL KINE GIFT, a gift shop and bookstore in Honolulu, where he lives with his husband and their dog. View titles by Adam J. Kurtz

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    From the mind and heart of Adam JK, an essential new illustrated journal that’s honest, funny, and a little rough around the edges – like life

    You’ve wrecked your journal (and possibly your life), burned after writing, attempted a creative act or two, and taken life one page a time. So…now what? Author and artist Adam J. Kurtz presents a thoughtful, handwritten collection of prompts and reminders to help you reflect on the past, document the present, and explore potential futures in uncertain times.

    Filled with insight, encouragement, and just enough darkness to keep things real, NOW WHAT? is the smart, honest, intentional routine you’ll turn to again and again on your never-ending journey to figure out who you are, what you want, and how to show up and feel somewhat hopeful despite [fill in the blank: __________ ].

    Whether you’re a longtime fan of Adam JK’s books and journals—which have sold more than one million copies around the world—or discovering his relatable, insightful work for the first time, this special companion is here for you no matter what’s next.

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    © Michelle Mishina
    Adam J. Kurtz ("Adam JK") is a Toronto-born artist whose illustrative work is rooted in honesty, humor, and a little bit of darkness. His books and journals including Things Are What You Make of Them have since sold over a million copies in twenty languages. In 2024, Kurtz opened SMALL KINE GIFT, a gift shop and bookstore in Honolulu, where he lives with his husband and their dog. View titles by Adam J. Kurtz

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