<p>On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I’m chatting with Dawn to help her build a book apothecary for the season ahead. Join me as I talk all things books with a listener and build a book apothecary that will serve, soothe and nudge.</p><p>Dawn is a retired educator who is looking for more grace, more kindness and more peace in this season of her life. She’s been a longtime member of my private Substack community and posed a special challenge for me: to select books for per book apothecary that she already owns as we #readourshelves together throughout the month of March. Challenge accepted! I’ve got just the stack of books for Dawn and bet there are a few that you’ll love, too!</p><p>Here are the books mentioned in this episode. You’ll find links to my Amazon and Bookshop affiliate stores below. Thanks for your bookish support!</p><p>The Keeper of Stories by Sally Page (<a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4t6hrjn">Amazon</a> / <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/a/13963/9798212170598">Bookshop</a>)</p><p>Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi (<a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4bDNIXW">Amazon</a> / <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/a/13963/9781335430991">Bookshop</a>)</p><p>The Incredible Kindness of Paper by Evelyn Skye (<a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4lIE9LS">Amazon</a> / <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/a/13963/9781668081907">Bookshop</a>)</p><p>The Practice by Seth Godin (<a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4lRbxQP">Amazon</a> /<a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/a/13963/9780593328972"> Bookshop</a>)</p><p>Soul Shift: The Weary Human’s Guide to Getting Unstuck and Reclaiming Your Path to Joy by Rachel Macy Stafford (<a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4s1eM9W">Amazon</a> / <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/a/13963/9781683649526">Bookshop</a>)</p><p>The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery by Ian Morgan Cron (<a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4t6hEmF">Amazon</a> / <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/a/13963/9780830846207">Bookshop</a>)</p><p>Healing with Somatic Yoga: A 6-Week Journey to Release Emotions, Rewire Your Nervous System, and Reclaim Your Body by Brett Larkin (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0D38DYMVC/?_encoding=UTF8&#38;pd_rd_plhdr=t&#38;aaxitk=c1881b2aff216cf5a5c7afcc9bc7a58b&#38;hsa_cr_id=0&#38;qid=1774312220&#38;sr=1-1-9e67e56a-6f64-441f-a281-df67fc737124&#38;ref_=sbx_s_sparkle_sbtcd_asin_0_img&#38;pd_rd_w=Br721&#38;content-id=amzn1.sym.2fb72bc8-96ef-420d-b08f-c04b69f36507%3Aamzn1.sym.2fb72bc8-96ef-420d-b08f-c04b69f36507&#38;pf_rd_p=2fb72bc8-96ef-420d-b08f-c04b69f36507&#38;pf_rd_r=NATVF0W1Z3B8KCS6Q2C2&#38;pd_rd_wg=zzdwA&#38;pd_rd_r=91d8c74f-8e93-4f21-9433-57fae027d5ac">Amazon</a>)</p><p>Find Dawn on Instagram here: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/dawndevoursbooks/">https://www.instagram.com/dawndevoursbooks/</a></p><p>If YOU would like to build your book apothecary with me on the podcast, <a target="_blank" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePQVJe87sPOr2jFl8OeiNQIIgasA3Jp7PghvQrZQo4DBmgsQ/viewform?usp=dialog">click here to apply!</a></p><p>Once you’ve listened, I’d love to know what you think of this episode. Leave your thoughts in the comments!</p><p><strong>Let’s Work Together!</strong></p><p>I love to connect with others around our shared love of reading and writing.</p><p>Here are some ways we can work together to create a life you love where restorative reading and writing is at the center of it all:</p><p>🩷 Join my private Substack community for themed book calendars, bonus posts, book clubs and events each month!</p><p>📚 Connect 1:1 for personalized coaching to unlock the transformative power of your reading and writing life. Click <a target="_blank" href="https://stephanie-affinito-0cab.mykajabi.com/bibliotherapysessions">here for bibliotherapy</a> and click here for <a target="_blank" href="https://stephanie-affinito-0cab.mykajabi.com/writingtoheal">writing therapy</a>. Let’s work together!</p><p><strong>Literate love is multiplied when it’s shared! 🩷</strong></p><p>Here are some free ways to support this newsletter and spread my message of the magic of restorative reading and writing far and wide:</p><p>🩷 Like and comment on this post so we can connect!🔄 Restack your favorite nugget of literate love.📷 Take a screenshot of your favorite part and text it to a friend.💌 Forward this email to a fellow bookish and notebookish friend so they can join the literate love too!⌨️ Refer a friend and earn free access to my private community!</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://alitlife.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">alitlife.substack.com/subscribe</a>