Cozy Nonfiction Vibes

Are you looking for something cozy to read that will draw you into a vibe without introducing conflict, plot, or other such barriers to chilling the heck out? Settle in with one of these emotionally-soothing books. Some are funny, some are yearning, some are affirming, some teach you a low-stakes homey skill or provide you safe boundaries within which to color.... what they all have in common is that all they require is your soft focus, while wrapped in a blanket, with a hot water bottle, in your most comfortable chair.

Your Cozy Life: DIY Nesting Skills for a Sustainable Home

Your Cozy Life: DIY Nesting Skills for a Sustainable Home

by Raleigh Briggs Author

Save money, save the planet, and craft a sustainable domestic life without relying on smelly, toxic, expensive consumer…

$19.99

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Cat Party!: Cats We've Known in Words and Pictures

Cat Party!: Cats We've Known in Words and Pictures

by Katie Haegele Editor, Dame Darcy Contributor, Joe Biel Contributor, Joe Carlough Contributor, Steven Svymbersky Contributor, 8 more

The cats in our lives are always close to our hearts, whether they're napping in a sunbeam, demanding pets and treats,…

$16.95

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Cats I've Known: On Love, Loss, and Being Graciously Ignored

Cats I've Known: On Love, Loss, and Being Graciously Ignored

by Katie Haegele Author

From deep friendships to brief encounters, this is the story of the cats in Katie Haegele's life, or rather the story of…

$14.95 11 comments

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If Animals Could Talk: A Children's Book for Adults

If Animals Could Talk: A Children's Book for Adults

by Carla Butwin Author and Josh Cassidy Author

If animals could talk, what would they say? Certainly nothing polite, according to this hilarious illustrated book. On…

$14.99 4 comments

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The Queer Affirmations Coloring Book

The Queer Affirmations Coloring Book

by Joe Carlough Author and Ally Shwed Illustrator

Heteronormative platitudes got you down? Color these joyful queer affirmations instead! Next time someone pulls out an…

$14.95

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Creative, Not Famous: The Small Potato Manifesto

Creative, Not Famous: The Small Potato Manifesto

by Ayun Halliday Author

Few artists achieve fame and fortune, but that doesn't mean your creative life can't flourish. Writer, illustrator,…

$14.95 5 comments

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Mushroom Daydream Coloring Book

Mushroom Daydream Coloring Book

by Gerta Oparaku Egy Illustrator

Frolic in a fungal forest, repose upon a toadstool, honor the amanita, whisper to the chanterelle, power up your…

$14.95

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The Magic of Pockets: Why Your Clothes Don't Have Good Pockets and How to Fix That

The Magic of Pockets: Why Your Clothes Don't Have Good Pockets and How to Fix That

by Jess Driscoll Author

Transform your wardrobe with this step-by-step guide to sewing pockets into your favorite clothes. With simple…

$12.95

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Kitchen Witch: Natural Remedies and Crafts for Home, Health, and Beauty

Kitchen Witch: Natural Remedies and Crafts for Home, Health, and Beauty

by Katie Haegele Author and Nadine Schneider Author

Cast a spell to turn your kitchen into a healthy haven. Learn about traditional healing methods, gain practical DIY…

$19.95

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White Elephants: Yard Sales, Relationships, and Finding What Was Missing

White Elephants: Yard Sales, Relationships, and Finding What Was Missing

by Katie Haegele Author

White elephants are the odd, old, and discarded things that end up at yard sales and flea markets—and Katie Haegele…

$7.95 6 comments

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Homesweet Homegrown: How to Grow, Make, And Store Food, No Matter Where You Live

Homesweet Homegrown: How to Grow, Make, And Store Food, No Matter Where You Live

by Robyn Jasko Author and Jennifer Biggs Illustrator

A simple DIY guide to growing, storing, and making your own food, no matter where you live. An ideal companion to…

$9.95 16 comments

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Monthly Manifestation Manual: A 31-Day Guided Journal to Create Your Best Life

Monthly Manifestation Manual: A 31-Day Guided Journal to Create Your Best Life

by Kelly Cree Author, School of Life Design Series Editor and Jessica Mullen Author

"Your attention is your most valuable resource. What you focus on expands. This powerful book of spells will help you…

$14.95

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Bread of the Resistance: How to Make Sourdough Without Measuring

Bread of the Resistance: How to Make Sourdough Without Measuring

by Tessalyn Morrison Author

Build your own culture and resist! Making sourdough bread can be intimidating for most of us. The idea that we need to…

$9.95

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The Aftermath of Forever: How I Loved and Lost and Found Myself. The Mix Tape Diaries

The Aftermath of Forever: How I Loved and Lost and Found Myself. The Mix Tape Diaries

by Natalye Childress Author

The Aftermath of Forever is a memoir that chronicles the romantic coming-of-age of a woman in her 20s dating in San…

$12.95 7 comments

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Walking with Ramona: Exploring Beverly Cleary's Portland

Walking with Ramona: Exploring Beverly Cleary's Portland

by Laura O. Foster Author

This unique travel guide explores the streets, schools, characters, and neighborhoods of author Beverly Cleary’s…

$9.95 12 comments

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Pedal, Stretch, Breathe: The Yoga of Bicycling

Pedal, Stretch, Breathe: The Yoga of Bicycling

by Kelli Refer Author

If you’re a bicyclist who’s curious about yoga (or just about why your hips feel so tight after a long ride) or a…

$9.95 2 comments

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