Cozy Nonfiction Vibes
Are you looking for something cozy to read that will draw you into a vibe without introducing conflict, plot, or other such barriers to chilling the heck out? Settle in with one of these emotionally-soothing books. Some are funny, some are yearning, some are affirming, some teach you a low-stakes homey skill or provide you safe boundaries within which to color.... what they all have in common is that all they require is your soft focus, while wrapped in a blanket, with a hot water bottle, in your most comfortable chair.
Your Cozy Life: DIY Nesting Skills for a Sustainable Home
Save money, save the planet, and craft a sustainable domestic life without relying on smelly, toxic, expensive consumer…
Cat Party!: Cats We've Known in Words and Pictures
The cats in our lives are always close to our hearts, whether they're napping in a sunbeam, demanding pets and treats,…
Cats I've Known: On Love, Loss, and Being Graciously Ignored
From deep friendships to brief encounters, this is the story of the cats in Katie Haegele's life, or rather the story of…
If Animals Could Talk: A Children's Book for Adults
If animals could talk, what would they say? Certainly nothing polite, according to this hilarious illustrated book. On…
The Queer Affirmations Coloring Book
Heteronormative platitudes got you down? Color these joyful queer affirmations instead! Next time someone pulls out an…
Creative, Not Famous: The Small Potato Manifesto
Few artists achieve fame and fortune, but that doesn't mean your creative life can't flourish. Writer, illustrator,…
Mushroom Daydream Coloring Book
Frolic in a fungal forest, repose upon a toadstool, honor the amanita, whisper to the chanterelle, power up your…
The Magic of Pockets: Why Your Clothes Don't Have Good Pockets and How to Fix That
Transform your wardrobe with this step-by-step guide to sewing pockets into your favorite clothes. With simple…
Kitchen Witch: Natural Remedies and Crafts for Home, Health, and Beauty
Cast a spell to turn your kitchen into a healthy haven. Learn about traditional healing methods, gain practical DIY…
White Elephants: Yard Sales, Relationships, and Finding What Was Missing
White elephants are the odd, old, and discarded things that end up at yard sales and flea markets—and Katie Haegele…
Homesweet Homegrown: How to Grow, Make, and Store Food, No Matter Where You Live
A simple DIY guide to gardening, storing, and making your own food, no matter where you live. An ideal companion to…
Monthly Manifestation Manual: A 31-Day Guided Journal to Create Your Best Life
"Your attention is your most valuable resource. What you focus on expands. This powerful book of spells will help you…
Bread of the Resistance: How to Make Sourdough Without Measuring
Build your own culture and resist! Making sourdough bread can be intimidating for most of us. The idea that we need to…
The Aftermath of Forever: How I Loved and Lost and Found Myself. The Mix Tape Diaries
The Aftermath of Forever is a memoir that chronicles the romantic coming-of-age of a woman in her 20s dating in San…
Walking with Ramona: Exploring Beverly Cleary's Portland
This unique travel guide explores the streets, schools, characters, and neighborhoods of author Beverly Cleary’s…
Pedal, Stretch, Breathe: The Yoga of Bicycling
If you’re a bicyclist who’s curious about yoga (or just about why your hips feel so tight after a long ride) or a…