Books and Activities

Grazing is an enchanting way to eat. It means skipping from dish to dish, tasting different things without committing to a single one. It’s about creating multiple dishes that work together as a meal, that all share a theme, an aesthetic.

When she entertains, or even pulls together a quick dinner for just two, food stylist Suzanne Lenzer enjoys this tapas-style of eating—and with her guidance, you can too.

 When it comes to making small plates at home, start with cheese and charcuterie, but then combine this classic with a few easy dishes that make a meal special.

Try your hand at fun, fast recipes like chickpea fries with Meyer lemon-scented aioli; roasted beet tartare with cheese and pistachios; kale, spinach, and Pecorino pizza slivers; sardine bruchetta with fennel and preserved lemons; scallop and plum ceviche with tarragon; and lemon-lavender posset—to name just a few. Making delicious, beautiful dishes and snacks for grazing, whether for two or twelve, doesn’t have to be difficult or time-consuming.

From the author of the bestselling Platters and Boards comes this versatile collection of 85+ go-to recipes for soups, soup fixings, and more. Plus 100 beautiful photos that will make you instantly crave a luscious bowl of soup! Every day is a good day for soup! From broths and gazpachos to chowders and chilis, this flexible cookbook is overflowing with scrumptious soups for every season.

These simple base recipes for healthy, yummy soups are easy to prepare and so satisfying. And the best part? You can riff on them endlessly with toppings and fixings-add mini meatballs, grilled cheese croutons, or a handful of grains. Or transform yesterday's soup into an entirely new dish: Carrot-Orange-Ginger Soup becomes a savory breakfast oatmeal; leftover Tomato-Watermelon Gazpacho makes a pitcher of Bloody Marias; French Onion Soup is reinvented as a bubbling, golden strata!

In Clean Soups, author Rebecca Katz teaches readers how to incorporate wholesome stocks and soups into their everyday eating so they can detox and feel energized year-round.

The book includes foundational broths, blended soups, and traditional healing soups, as well as a 2-day cleanse and information that outlines how to incorporate soups into everyday living.

Rebecca also lays out the building blocks for creating delicious and balanced soups, guiding readers to create their own concoctions. Rounding out the book are recipes for soup toppers that can be mixed and matched to enhance and change the flavor of every soup in the book.

The Dinner Party is the ultimate guide to sophisticated home entertaining from fine dining chef Martin Benn, featuring nine expert menus for memorable feasts from relaxed gatherings to glamorous celebrations. Martin Benn (Sepia, Society) is one of Australia's most accomplished chefs, but his passion is hosting impressive meals at home with his wife and creative collaborator Vicki Wild.

In this beautifully photographed and designed cookbook, Benn applies a lifetime of culinary knowledge and technique to the Saturday night supper, offering over 70 recipes for showstopping starters, memorable main courses, stunning sides and dazzling desserts.

James Beard Award-winning chefs Jody Williams and Rita Sodi share the secrets of their beloved restaurant, which has become synonymous with New York City’s Greenwich Village. Since 2014, Via Carota has been a destination for food lovers, celebrities, and well-informed travelers because of its impeccable Italian fare. 

 Emphasizing vegetables and seasonal cooking, the dishes that come out of Williams and Sodi’s kitchen are astonishing in their simplicity yet dazzling in their elegance. Now, with this beautiful, deeply personal cookbook, they share the keys to cooking Via Carota’s traditional (but not too traditional) cuisine at home.

Here are more than 140 recipes, including:  

• Lasagna Cacio e Pepe   • Roasted Carrots with Spiced Yogurt and Pistachios   • Tuscan Onion Soup   • Potato Gnocchi   • Sweet Ricotta Cake   • and more! 

Unlock the power of self-reflection with this set of 52 prompt cards designed to guide your journaling journey. Delve deeper into your thoughts, emotions, and priorities as you explore meaningful topics for self-exploration.

Let these thought-provoking prompts inspire and motivate you as you embark on a path to better understanding yourself and finding clarity. Elevate your journaling experience with these insightful cards and pave the way to a more purposeful and calm mindset.

Four ink color choices in one tastefully retro pen.  

Hack Your Nervous System is your "cheat code" to reclaiming a sense of calm, safety, and regulation in your life. HYNS was created by a licensed mental health counselor and is infused with 60 Evidence-Based Mind-Body practices that have been sourced and adapted from the ancient lineages of Yoga, Qi Gong, Buddhism, and Eastern Medicine, as well as the present day science of Somatic Therapy.

These decks have been designed with the utmost care and organized through the lens of Polyvagal Theory, a groundbreaking concept that helps regulate and bring flexibility to your Nervous System. They provide you with accessible and effective techniques to soothe and regulate, allowing you to reclaim control over your well-being.

Crafted from high-quality, matte-finished card stock. Sturdy construction ensures long-lasting durability and safety of product integrity in transit. Vibrant colors and high-definition printing.    

This beautiful golden book dives into the meaning of names, zodiac signs, and birthdays, unveils the significance behind friendships, color choices, and love interests, and provides fun and entertaining predictions for everything, from career to self-fulfillment, romance, and health. 

Have fun doodling away with our multi-color 6-in-1 ballpoint pens. Each pen comes with 6 different colors in a retractable design; choose from black, red, orange, green, blue and purple. Simply press lightly to switch between the colors you want. The different colors make marking, organizing and color coding information a snap. Use the pens on stationery, for doodling, journal writing, and more. Great for school, office, and home alike.

Lesbian lizards, gay orgies of manatees, polyamorous oystercatchers, trans clownfish, bisexual red deer, and masturbating bonobos! This coloring book celebrates the diversity of animals and the way our beautiful queer communities exist far beyond the realms of human culture. So many of us grew up with wildlife programs and school biology classes that never once mention these natural aspects of life on Earth. It was all ‚male meets female, seduces her with his bright feathers or funky dance and they very quickly mate. The implication has always been that that the whole point of life is to make little baby animals and there was nothing in the great natural world that might challenge the cis-het norms of biologists. This entertaining and educational resource, created by trans woman and ecologist. Otter Lieffe, and richly illustrated by Anja Van Geert, liberates this knowledge and helps free us all to express our true selves.

Spirited self-care for women in transition. An essential toolkit for women in all stages of life transitions, the Moon Divas Guidebook offers accessible, fun and interactive support. Whether you are changing careers, beginning or ending a relationship, parenting, healing, grieving, birthing, graduating or longing to create your best, most possible life, Lara and Deva have developed self-care and sustenance practices to nurture positive, proactive transformation. Includes: art and writing prompts, delicious seasonal recipes, garden remedies, cyclic celebrations and community creation tips... plus more! 

Lara Vesta, MFA and Deva Munay, CMT are teachers of writing, self-care, ceremony and spiritual practice in their respective communities of Portland, OR and Big Sur, CA. This book is born from the Moon Divas workshop series they co-facilitate.

The Astrology of You is a guide to understanding your birth chart, helping you to decode the messages that were in the stars from the moment of your birth. It’s a self-help book, rooted in astrology, that demystifies the birth chart and helps you understand yourself on a whole new level. Written by astrologer and meditation teacher Emma Vidgen, The Astrology of You takes a unique approach to helping you achieve success and happiness. You will discover your optimum setting for satisfying relationships, emotional security and creative fulfilment, and learn where to look for guidance when something goes wrong. The birth chart is a personalized instruction manual for life, and The Astrology of You will teach you how to make sense of yours.

FOREWORD by Tee Corinne:

In 1973 I set out to do drawings of women's genitals for use in sex education groups. I wanted the drawings to be lovely and informative, to give pleasure and affirmation. I organized the drawings into a coloring book because a major way we learn to understand the world, as children, is by coloring. As adults many of us still need to learn about our external sexual anatomy. Coloring is a way for the child in each of us to revision and reclaim this portion of our bodies from which we have been estranged.

The Cunt Coloring Book, published in 1975, was immediately and wildly popular, although many people complained about the "awful" title. Three printings later, in 1981, the title was changed to Labia flowers and the book virtually died. So much for euphemisms. Welcome once again to the Original Cunt Coloring Book (with a few additions). May you color it with pleasure.

Call me a romantic, but they look more like friendly Labia seashells than flowers to me.

Paperback, 49 pages. Crayons not included. Published by Last Gasp, San Francisco

Inhale... Exhale... and take a moment of respite with The Little Book of Rest. With inspirational quotations, practical tips and thoughtful exercises, The Little Book of Rest will show you how to pause, find your calm and show yourself a little more kindness. The Little Book of series has sold 1 million copies worldwide, with titles like The Little Book of Mindfulness, The Little Book of Gratitude and The Little Book of Love. “When you rest, you catch your breath and it holds you up, like water wings…” — Anne Lamott

20 Menus with 12 questions per menu, across varying themes - to foster friendship and bring meals to life.

We typically spend a lot of time getting the food right when we invite others over for a meal, but in the end what makes a really great occasion is - of course - always the conversation around the table.

20 x menus | 400gsm card | 176 mm x 147mm | Includes sustainably sourced wooden stand | Contains some adult content.

Great as a Festive Gift

 This Sketchbook features a chequered red and pink collage cover. Hand-designed in-house by Jo, it has a contrasting colourful orange inside cover.

 Designed for people whose thoughts don't present themselves in straight lines and lists, Hadley notebooks have blank pages so you can write, sketch and doodle however you please.

The paper is lovely and thick so you can scribble and go back over things and the pages won't wear through. Perfectly portable, ready to be used whenever an idea strikes.

A5 sketchbooks are 15cm x 21cm and have 48 blank pages with rounded corners, for your very own sketches, notes, work things, doodles and important life-altering thoughts.

The 150gsm paper comes from 100% recycled materials such as hemp and cotton and has a soft, absorbent texture, suitable for pencil, pen and paint. Your sketchbook will arrive with the label tucked inside.

This Sketchbook has a speckled and lime green cover. Hand-designed in-house by Jo, it has a contrasting colourful pink inside cover.

Designed for people whose thoughts don't present themselves in straight lines and lists, Hadley notebooks have blank pages so you can write, sketch and doodle however you please. The paper is lovely and thick so you can scribble and go back over things and the pages won't wear through.

Perfectly portable, ready to be used whenever an idea strikes.

A5 sketchbooks are 15cm x 21cm and have 48 blank pages with rounded corners, for your very own sketches, notes, work things, doodles and important life-altering thoughts.

The 150gsm paper comes from 100% recycled materials such as hemp and cotton and has a soft, absorbent texture, suitable for pencil, pen and paint. Your sketchbook will arrive with the label tucked inside.

This Sketchbook features a blue and white collage cover. Hand-designed in-house by Jo, it has a contrasting deep navy blue inside cover. Designed for people whose thoughts don't present themselves in straight lines and lists, Hadley notebooks have blank pages so you can write, sketch and doodle however you please.

The paper is lovely and thick so you can scribble and go back over things and the pages won't wear through. Perfectly portable, ready to be used whenever an idea strikes.

A5 sketchbooks are 15cm x 21cm and have 48 blank pages with rounded corners, for your very own sketches, notes, work things, doodles and important life-altering thoughts.

The 150gsm paper comes from 100% recycled materials such as hemp and cotton and has a soft, absorbent texture, suitable for pencil, pen and paint. Your sketchbook will arrive with the label tucked inside.

Hand-painted cloth cover with high quality wire binding. Both cover and back cover are hand painted, making each notebook completely one of a kind.

Features - 190 pages with 74 gsm cream paper stock

 Durable cover that is easy to wipe clean

Elastic closure to keep your notes secure

Clear pockets for saving notes.

Size: A6 - 4 x 6" / 101 x 152 mm

Hand-painted cloth cover with high quality wire binding. Both cover and back cover are hand painted, making each notebook completely one of a kind.

120 pages with 103 gsm FSC certified paper

Durable cover that is easy to wipe clean

Elastic closure to keep your notes secure

Size: 4 x 9" / 102 x 229 mm

Hand-painted cloth cover with high quality wire binding. Both cover and back cover are hand painted, making each notebook completely one of a kind.

120 pages with 103 gsm FSC certified paper

Durable cover that is easy to wipe clean

Elastic closure to keep your notes secure

Clear pockets for saving notes

Size: B5 - 7 x 10" / 177 x 254 mm

At over 400 pages and packed with 1000 full-color photos and illustrations, this is truly the category-defining book on the subject of printmaking. Perfect for students and casual and professional artists, with lots of great reference information for print collectors as well, this is the ultimate guide to the ins and outs of every variety of printmaking practiced today. In addition to in-depth step-by-step instructions, The Printmaking Bible features artist profiles that take you behind the scenes to show how professionals in the field create their work. You'll also find historical information on printmaking techniques, troubleshooting tips, and an extensive resource section.

In Designing Brands, the Creative Voyage team provides a backstage view into eight studios who produce some of the world’s most captivating visual identities. Alongside these independent agencies’ greatest projects, the book features in-depth conversations with their leaders and collaborators. This select group of industry experts shares intimate details about their processes and the art of creating with rationality, thoughtfulness, and intuition. 

In the modern home, it matters less whether your interior is perfectly appointed, and more whether it's personal, comfortable, and filled with the objects you love. Through inspiring home tours and practical advice on how and what to collect, Monica Khemsurov and Jill Singer take you on an educational and highly visual journey through the questions at the core of their design philosophy: What makes an object worth having? Why should we collect objects, and how do they impact our lives?

How to Live with Objects guides collectors, design lovers, and novices alike towards a more sophisticated and skilled mindset in acquiring and living with objects. Khemsurov and Singer offer a detailed primer on how to maximize the thoughtfulness of your space, regardless of your size limitations or style preferences. 

The Pacific Crest Trailside Reader brings together short excerpts from classic works of regional writing and boot-tested stories from the trail. The heart of this anthology is these real trail tales, stories taken from PCT hikers: trailside humor and traditions, "trail angels" and "trail magic," encounters with wildlife and wild weather, stories of being lost and found, rescues, and unusual incidents. Revealing a larger context are historical accounts of events such as Moses Schallenberger's winter on Donner Pass and pioneer efforts like the old Naches Road that ended up creating access to today's trails.

Get ready to unleash your creativity with Inspiration, a toolkit designed to ignite your imagination and foster a fresh perspective. With 52 exercises at your fingertips, you’ll become a master at generating new ideas whenever you need them. No more waiting for inspiration to strike!

Each exercise targets a specific creative muscle and helps establish the perfect mindset for original work. Drawing inspiration from various fields, including art, music, psychotherapy, and innovation, this invaluable resource is a must-have for both creatives and professionals. Say goodbye to creative blocks and hello to a constant flow of innovative thinking.

Mojave Mallows extendable marshmallow skewers are forked and rotate for even roasting around the fire. They extend from 12 to 30 inches, keeping your marshmallows toasty and your eyebrows intact. Roasting forks are made of stainless steel with an embossed wooden handle.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 

 From the founder of the acclaimed Rancho Gordo bean company, an authoritative guide to 50 bean varieties and how to cook with them, featuring 100 classic and modern recipes.

“The Bean Book is the magnum opus from the KING of heirloom beans!”—Ted Allen, host of Food Network’s Chopped “

An absolute must-have for anyone who believes that beans can be every bit as magical as a spoonful of caviar.”—Chef José Andrés

The bestselling One Line a Day series has sold over 3.5 million copies! This handsome new version of the classic journal features an eye-catching charcoal canvas cover with a bold silver edging design. More than a daily diary: For those daunted by the idea of keeping a journal or diary, the simple commitment of just One Line a Day is manageable for everyone. This keepsake memory book invites you to capture just a single quick line once a day over five years. As you write, the layout allows you to see your highlights and reflections on the same date in previous years. 

Celebrate colour and beautiful patterns with our A5 sketchbooks! This Sketchbook features a black and white chequered cover and has a contrasting colourful lime-green inside. Designed for people whose thoughts don't present themselves in straight lines and lists, Hadley notebooks have blank pages so you can write, sketch and doodle however you please. The paper is lovely and thick so you can scribble and go back over things and the pages won't wear through. Perfectly portable, ready to be used whenever an idea strikes. Explore your creativity with a Hadley sketch notebook. Our beautiful perfect bound A5 sketchbooks are 15cm x 21cm and have 48 blank pages with rounded corners, for your very own sketches, notes, work things, doodles and important life-altering thoughts. The 150gsm paper comes from 100% recycled materials such as hemp and cotton and has a soft, absorbent texture, suitable for pencil, pen and paint. Your sketchbook will arrive with the label tucked inside.

For many of us, one of our strongest – yet vaguest – desires is to be more creative. But how can we achieve this? Creativity isn’t reserved for artists – it’s about how we think, explore and play. It’s a skill we can nurture and gently tease out of ourselves. This set of cards is a tool to help us awaken the imaginative and original parts of our minds. Each prompt invites us to surprise ourselves, ask unusual questions and rediscover our longing to create something new.