Sometimes it feels like wellness culture is made for the already well: those with thin able bodies, disposable income, oodles of spare time, and decent mental health. For the rest of us, the standards of “wellness” can feel unreachable, often bound up in existing biases against race, class, gender, ability, and body size. Even if

It’s time to get serious about your sleep routine. Productivity culture and hustle grindset devotees have devalued sleep, but the truth is that sleep is as necessary to your physical and mental health as eating well and staying hydrated. Even skimping a little on your hours can have vast consequences, from depression to high blood

From the ram to the bull, Aries season yields to Taurus from April 20 – May 21. The bull is the perfect symbol for the earthy, grounded, and stubborn Taurus. Practical Tauruses value routine and stability. They love an organized and comforting domestic space and are evangelists for the concept of a strong morning routine.

The age of sexual shame is over. Fostering a great relationship with your partner(s) and with yourself demands a healthy dose of sex and body positivity. No matter your gender or sexuality, there’s a book on our list for everything from spicing up the bedroom to appreciating the aesthetics of fetish-wear to beefing up your

Parents are more focused on their children’s mental health than ever before. Years of Zoom school during the pandemic, threats of gun violence, toxic online culture, and general socio-economic instability have taken a toll on everyone, but especially children. More and more frequently, kids are battling anxiety, stress, and negative peer experiences. Families want to

March is spiritual wellness month, which means it’s a great time to turn inwards and tend to the wellbeing of our souls. Self-compassion, mindfulness, purpose, and empathy are all critical to creating a life that is meaningful and fosters joy. Whether your path to wellness involves spellwork, journaling, meditation, or self-help guides, take time to

Doomscrolling, avalanches of app notifications, the almighty algorithm: sometimes it feels impossible to just put your phone down, even when you want to. Every part of the digital landscape is a battle for our attention, but we only have so much to give. The result? Utter exhaustion. And yet, it’s not like we can quit

In this charmingly-illustrated complete guide, Swedish-American writer Linda McGurk introduces readers to Friluftsliv (pronounced FREE-loofts-leeve)—an outdoorsy cousin of hygge. She covers everything from the pleasures of foraging for wild berries to birding to how to stay warm and cozy outside in the middle of winter. Readers will discover how to harness the power of nature

In The Neuroscience of You, Chantel Prat, PhD, focuses not on how the average brain works but on how every brain is different, exactly why those variations are important, and what that means for all of us.   DID YOU KNOW . . . ? You can find out how quickly your neurons “talk” to

Above image from The Beginner’s Guide to Crystals by Lisa Butterworth   Explore the healing benefits of crystals with this introductory kit! From learning about each crystal’s specific properties for wellness and protection, to tips on how to manifest intentions, this special kit is the perfect guide to begin one’s spiritual journey and personal crystal

It’s almost summertime and the staff picks are easy! See all of our favorite new June titles below. Check out the full list of new titles on sale this month HERE and the new children’s books on sale HERE. More new on sale titles: Fiction + Nonfiction books and a list of new Children’s Juvenile Fiction

Time to get outside to enjoy this beautiful weather and take advantage of the longer days! Get cookin’ in your backyard, beautify your outdoor space, go exploring with family and friends! We have a book for everyone–nature-lovers, parents, chefs, those of the adventurous spirit, and books for the armchair travelers as well. Take a look