Calm

100 Affirmations for Serenity

by Elicia Rose Trewick

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Calm, what a way to feel and a state that seems hard to find for many. This book of affirmations may just help. Take a few minutes each day to read a bit and enjoy the illustrations. The topics may be familiar but they still are helpful reminders of things to ponder and ways to live one’s life. There are four sections, Mindfulness, Calm & Ground, Release and Surrender. Each has good entries. I liked this collection that may be read in any order or just dipped into at random.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group-Rock Point for this title. All opinions are my own.

Pub Date 20 Sep 2022

Who couldn’t use a: Little Book of Caring

by Francesca Pirrone

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This is such a sweet book and one that has very cute illustrations. While it is geared to children, its lessons are for all of us. This title is filled with ways to show how to care for both others and ourselves. It is quite adorable and I recommend it. The illustrations will have its readers smiling.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Clavis Publishing for this title. All opinions are my own.

Pub Date 30 Aug 2022

It means a lot: Owen’s Day with Daddy

by Jerry Ruff

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This is a lovely book for a child who is adjusting to being an older sibling. The importance of setting aside special time for the older one is the theme of this picture book.

Owen’s daddy is pretty busy. He is playing with the baby. Owen feels left out but…he gets his dad to agree that they will do three things together. Off they go to have a fun time away while Mom has the baby.

Read this book and enjoy the illustrations with that big brother or sister. Then try to do even more together. Adult and child will both benefit

Many thanks to NetGalley and Clavis Publishing. All opinions are my own.

Pub Date 23 Aug 2022

Start: Searching for Inspiration

Word Searches and Writing Prompts to Uplift

by Driven

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I like this book’s clever and descriptive title. Inside are100 word search puzzles that have themes relating to mindfulness and inspiration. There are also many writing prompts to encourage reflection. I have never before seen these two activities combined in one book. Seems like a good idea to me.

A few of the word search topics are mindfulness, reflecting on play, compassion, and patience. A sample writing prompt is Seeing the Positive where one questions asks what one is grateful for today. There is ample space to write an answer.

If you are looking for a new way to slow down for just a few minutes each day, give this one a look. It is a good resource.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Zeitgeist Driven for this title. All opinions are my own.

Pub Date 06 Sep 2022

Would you like to: Sail Away by Celia Imrie

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I have enjoyed seeing Celia Imrie in the TV series Kingdom and in the Downton Abbey movies. Now I know that she is not only an excellent actress but also an entertaining storyteller.

Here is a book where the pages turn easily and the story is fun. Two women down on their luck choose to work on a cruise ship. One is an actress who has suddenly lost a job while the other is temporarily homeless and sees the ship as a temporary solution to her problem. Neither knew that so much would happen on board.

This is a light read and one that I recommend to those who need a bit of escape.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bloomsbury USA for this title. All opinions are my own.

Pub Date 19 Jun 2018

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