You have our permission to judge these books by their covers! These bright, bold, and eye-catching books are just as lovely inside as their beautiful outsides suggest. This season, shoppers are scouring stores for the perfect gift. They want to give their friends and family something that feels special, something that will light them up

From storytelling phenomenon and hit podcast The Moth, featuring contributions from Elizabeth Gilbert, Quiara Alegría Hudes, and Lin-Manuel Miranda alongside tales of an international rescue mission for Paddington Bear, a family matriarch running numbers in Detroit, an epic Lucha libre showdown in Mexico City, and more. An inspiring and entertaining collection of unforgettable true stories about

TikTok is buzzing about shadow work! This intersection of psychotherapy, witchcraft, and self-help encourages us to to identify, heal, and accept all parts of ourselves–even our perceived “negative” traits that we’ve tried to forget or suppress. For practitioners of magic and manifestation, shadow work is considered essential to a successful craft. But even if you’re not

From the maiden of the harvest to the scales of justice, the year turns from Virgo to Libra for September 23 – October 23. The scales may already give away the main trait for this sign: balance. Libras naturally possess a diplomatic and peaceful nature, and they also seek harmony in all aspects of their

For pumpkin spice fanatics and lovers of spooky home décor, Halloween has already begun. It’s truly the most wonderful time of year, when no one can judge you for indulging in all things creepy, from bats to witches to classic horror and beyond. Whether you live the macabre lifestyle year-round, or you just love a

The lion takes over from the crab, and Leo season is in full swing between July 23 – August 23! Perfectly positioned for late summer, Leo is ruled by the sun, lending Leos their characteristic friendly demeanor and drive for self-expression. Leo is a “life of the party” sign. A natural optimist, Leos have a

From the twins to the crab, chatty Gemini yields to caring Cancer from June 22 – July 22 in the Western zodiac. Appropriately for summer, Cancer is a water sign ruled by the moon, both of which symbolize Cancer’s tendency towards changeable moods and their deep connection with the rhythms of the world. The key

  Dear Friends, I’m very happy to share LIFE IN FIVE SENSES: How Exploring the Senses Got Me Out of My Head and Into the World with you. What a joy it was to write this book! I was drawn to this subject because, over the past few years, I’d started to realize that I

The Little Mermaid is making a splash in kids’ cinema, but mermaids are for grown-ups, too. Mermaidcore is the trend of the season, putting a shimmery, ethereal twist on the usual beachy summer vibes. Dreamy pastels, especially aquas and shell pinks, mark the style, along with glittery baubles, colorful beads, and delicate feminine accents like

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

Discover the healing power of more than 180 crystals in this ultimate guide to mineral magic Crystals have been used for centuries around the world to promote wellness, fertility, prosperity, healing, and more. Founder of America’s largest retailer of gemstones, Sage Goddess, and bestselling author of three books on metaphysical topics, Dr. Athena Perrakis dove

From the bull to the twins, Taurus gives way to charming Gemini, who rules the sky from May 22 to June 21. The first mutable sign in the astrological year, Gemini craves change in their life. They find it impossible to sit still and stagnant as boredom catches up with them quickly. Expect your Gemini