Top 10 books for staying in
There's nothing that sounds more relaxing than curling up with a good book as the cold weather continues outside. It is difficult for many of us to slow down long enough to do this curling, yes? Grab a blanket, light a candle, and pour yourself a hot drink. I have the books covered for you!
Here's a list of top 10 reads on my nightstand this season:
The Dirty Book Club by Lisi Harrison
Becoming by Michelle Obama
Womb Wisdom by Prakasha & Prakasha
The Road Back to You by Cron & Stabile
The Death and Life of the Great Lakes by Dan Egan
Period Repair Manual by Lara Briden, ND
The 13 Original Clan Mothers by Jamie Sams
In Search of Our Mothers' Gardens by Alice Walker
Girl Talk by Jacqueline Mroz
Farm Anatomy by Julia Rothman
Overview of Top 10 books
I'm listening to Becoming on Audible (30-day free trial) because I like something to listen to while working in the studio. Michelle's voice and story are wonderful so far!
Womb Wisdom and Period Repair Manual are more educational. I'm enjoying learning more about my body and ways to support her.
Farm Anatomy is a beautifully illustrated book on all things farm and country life. I was able to guess what kind of chickens and rooster my friend has thanks to this book, a fun read.
In Search of Our Mothers' Gardens is a classic that I've started digging into on my lunch breaks. I love Alice Walkers' style of writing.
The 13 Original Clan Mothers is always on my nightstand, I read it monthly right before the Full Moon.
The Dirty Book club is a light fiction read and has inspired more titles to add to my ever-growing book list.
Girl Talk is hot off the press, a new release I've been asked to review on the science behind female relationships.
The Road Back to You is for Enneagram lovers and The Death and Life of the Great Lakes are for lake lovers who need to know the hard truth and reality of the health of the Great Lakes.
Other tips for solitude during the winter solstice
I love curling up with a good book but there are a few other go-to ways I like to make the most of the slower pace this winter season:
1 | Yoga
When I say yoga, I basically mean laying down a mat at home and taking 10-minutes to just stretch along to wordless music like Native American Meditations. It's healing to get out of your mind in all the winter darkness and move muscles in a less extreme way.
2 | Host a small group of friends at home
One of my favorite winter moments last year was having a few friends over for New Year instead of going out to crowded celebrations. It was such an intimate way to celebrate our victories of the year and voice our dreams for the next year. I highly recommend cozying up in the living room with a few friends. Have a few questions to start a reflective conversation like, What was your favorite place you traveled to this year and why? or What are you looking forward to this year?
3 | Go for a walk in nature
I admit it takes me some convincing to get out in the cold but I ALWAYS feel better when I've gone for even a 10-minute walk in nature. It brings mental clarity and improves your immune system to get out in the cold and not get stagnant inside. My dog loves me more too.
Hope these inspire you to read a good book and revel in the season, friends! xo, Em
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