Written by Lindsey Williams
Ah, the New Year. A time of hope, new beginnings, and fresh starts. Now, before we get started here, I know what you’re thinking—it’s February. Isn’t it a little late for New Year’s Resolution Books? Our answer to that question: not at all!
Seeing as this is precisely the time of year that many people lose sight of their resolutions, we’ve compiled a list of new and upcoming releases to help you get back on track. Whether you’re trying to get crafty, get involved, get cooking, or get organised, this list has something for everyone!
Read on to discover our picks and tell us in the comments below if one of these books will be keeping you on track!
Eat Your Feelings: The Food Mood Girl’s Guide to Transforming Your Emotional Eating by Lindsey Smith
Lindsey Smith, The Food Mood Girl, shows how you can transform your lifestyle by learning from your cravings and using mood-boosting ingredients every day. Blending together Lindsey Smith’s passion for health and wellness, food and humor, Eat Your Feelings is a humorous, lighthearted take on your typical diet book.
Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics: A 10% Happier How-to Book by Dan Harris
From the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller 10% Happier—this book will get you to meditate! With the same humor, candor, and practical advice that made him one of the freshest, most inspiring voices to come along in years, ABC News anchor Dan Harris now debunks all the myths, misconceptions, and self-deceptions that keep you from meditating so you’ll quit procrastinating and get your butt on the cushion.
When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir by Patrisse Khan-Cullors & Asha Bandele
From one of the co-founders of the Black Lives Matter movement comes a poetic memoir and reflection on humanity. Necessary and timely, Patrisse Cullors’ story asks us to remember that protest in the interest of the most vulnerable comes from love. Leaders of the Black Lives Matter movement have been called terrorists, a threat to America. But in truth, they are loving women whose life experiences have led them to seek justice for those victimized by the powerful. In this meaningful, empowering account of survival, strength, and resilience, Patrisse Cullors and asha bandele seek to change the culture that declares innocent black life expendable.
Stalking God: From Laughing Yoga to Burning Man, My Unorthodox Search for Something to Believe In by Anjali Kumar
Anjali Kumar was a card-carrying member of a rapidly growing contingent in America: highly spiritual but religiously uncommitted. But then she learned she was pregnant, and became compelled to find God–or at least some kind of enlightenment. Convinced that traditional religions were not a fit for her, and knowing that she couldn’t simply Google an answer to “What is the meaning of life?”, Kumar set out on a spiritual pilgrimage, looking for answers–and nothing was off limits or too unorthodox.
Hot for Food Vegan Comfort Classics: 101 Recipes to Feed Your Face by Lauren Toyota
A fun and irreverent take on vegan comfort food that’s saucy, sweet, sassy, and most definitely deep-fried, from YouTube sensation Lauren Toyota of Hot for Food.
The Year of Less: How I Stopped Shopping, Gave Away My Belongings, and Discovered Life Is Worth More Than Anything You Can Buy in a Store by Cait Flanders
In her late twenties, Cait Flanders found herself stuck in the consumerism cycle that grips so many of us: earn more, buy more, want more, rinse, repeat. When she realized that nothing she was doing or buying was making her happy—only keeping her from meeting her goals—she decided to set herself a challenge: she would not shop for an entire year. The challenge became a lifeline when, in the course of the year, Cait found herself in situations that turned her life upside down. Unable to reach for any of her usual vices, she changed habits she’d spent years perfecting and discovered what truly mattered to her.
Hoop Dreams: Modern Hand Embroidery by Cristin Morgan
Vibrant color and rich textures abound in Hoop Dreams, a stylish embroidery guide for the modern maker. Author Cristin Morgan of Marigold + Mars outlines the basics of 10 classic embroidery stitches and then teaches you how to use them to create 20 beautiful and practical projects for hoops, for the home, and to wear.
My Friend Fear: Finding Magic in the Unknown by Meera Lee Patel
From the bestselling author of Start Where You Are comes a vibrantly inspiring look at making peace with fear–to become our truest selves.
Together We Rise: Behind the Scenes at the Protest Heard Around the World by The Women’s March Organizers
In celebration of the one-year anniversary of Women’s March, this gorgeously designed full-color book offers an unprecedented, front-row seat to one of the most galvanizing movements in American history, with exclusive interviews with Women’s March organizers, never-before-seen photographs, and essays by feminist activists.
Tell Me More: Stories about the 12 Hardest Things I’m Learning to Say by Kelly Corrigan
A warm, insightful look at the twelve phrases that strengthen and sustain our relationships, Tell Me More is a meaningful, touching take on the power of the right words at the right moment to change everything.
Hand Lettering Step by Step: Techniques & Projects to Express Yourself Creatively by Kathy Glynn
A successful calligrapher and artist teaches you the skills of lettering beautifully—and gives projects to show them off! If you’re eager to get in on the trend, artist Kathy Glynn will help you master the three main techniques—hand lettering, brush lettering, and pointed pen calligraphy—and create work that’s expressive, exquisite, and romantic.
The Wildflower’s Workbook: A Journal for Self-Discovery in Nature by Katie Daisy
Brimming with gorgeous artwork from New York Times bestselling author and artist Katie Daisy, this fresh-as-a-daisy guided journal features thoughtful prompts to encourage engagement with the natural world. From bird-spotting advice to camping checklists, each exercise is executed in the artist’s lovely signature style.
