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FIND YOUR UNICORN SPACE By Eve Rodsky

Even though research has shown creativity to be essential to our lives, we rarely carve out time for our own creative pursuits. With a mix of research, how-to advice, and bigpicture thinking, Rodsky helps us to reclaim (or even discover for the first time) our self-expression and unique “Unicorn Space.” Ultimately, this is a guide to have fun, find our purpose, and unleash our talents into the world.

THE DICTIONARY OF OBSCURE SORROWS By John Koenig

“The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows” is for anyone who enjoys a shift in perspective, pondering the ineffable feelings that make up our lives. Koenig has written a beautiful and strange book filled with new words to help define the feelings and thoughts we have in our daily lives, but never realized others had as well. Ultimately, this magical book helps us feel less alienated.

MOVE By Caroline Williams

Movement optimizes our brain health, boosts our mood and has the power to improve our overall life. However, too many of us end up feeling like a failure when our overly ambitious resolutions of intense gym workouts fall by the wayside. However, in “Move,” Williams makes the case that even the simplest movements can reactivate our bodies and open up a hotline to our minds, improving our overall well-being and longevity. And we don’t have to spend countless hours in the gym. In fact, exercise as we understand it misses the point.

THIS MONK WEARS HEELS By Kodo Nishimura

Nishimura, a ordained Buddhist monk, rose to fame after appearing on the show Queer Eye: We’re in Japan. Now a celebrity make-up artist, Nishimura explores his own journey to self love and acceptance. The book is full of practical tips on positivity and provides encouragement for those who are ready to embrace their own uniqueness.

WONDER SEEKER By Andrea Scher

It is easy to be worn down and disconnected in our busy world; especially this time of year. But the New Year brings new opportunities to spark your sense of wonder and renew your creative spirit. Filled with beautiful images, “Wonder Seeker” is a collection of fun activities and ideas to remind us to stay playful and full of awe.

THE SLEEP FIX By Diane Macedo

Sleep is essential to our health, yet many of us suffer from undiagnosed sleep disorders. “The Sleep Fix” is a user-friendly guide to help us get better sleep. Macedo offers downto-earth explanations and concrete solutions, including tips and exercises to try yourself. She highlights various sleep issues and conditions and wades through the fact and fiction of sleep advice, encouraging us to adjust and fit these solutions into our everyday lives.

HOW TO HOST A VIKING FUNERAL

By Kyle Scheele

“How to Host a Viking Funeral” is the story of letting go of the people we used to be, but no longer want to be. It’s about renewal; where there was once regret there is now an opportunity for a fresh start. As artist and speaker Kyle Scheele turned 30 he wanted to do something unusual to mark this milestone. So he built a 16-foot Viking ship out of cardboard and invited friends to help him set it on fire—a symbolic farewell to his 20s and all the regret and mistakes of that decade. In this entertaining and wise book, Kyle reflects on what he discovered about freeing ourselves from the pain of the past.

MESSY MINIMALISM By Rachelle Crawford

Every new year, I have visions of living a perfectly minimalist life; and it never happens. “Messy Minimalism” helped me realize that I don’t need a perfectly organized and tidy house – what is really important is learning to clear away the clutter and expectations and transform internally. Writing with humor and grace, Crawford lays out a path to learn to live with less waste and consumption and more purpose.