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Go all in on time for yourself this cosy season
The days may still be warm, but the nights are drawing in. Whether you're looking forward to hunkering down on the sofa or taking time for some self-care, books are a great way to reset, enjoy some downtime and embrace the cosiness of autumn.
We recommend: The Ancient Ways by Seren Hawley-Plows
Go all in on autumn and self-care with The Ancient Ways. Divided into seasonal sections, full of beautiful illustrations and recipes, stories and traditions, this book will take you through autumn and beyond, using ancient traditions to help you deal with the modern world. Reconnect with nature and find connection, tranquility and balance through the seasons.
Find your equinox: how to use ancient traditions to avoid modern burnout this autumn
Techniques and traditions from The Ancient Ways to help you embrace autumn and restore a sense of balance in a chaotic world.
We recommend: Disenchanted by Lucy Jane Wood
This gentle cosy fantasy read is the literary equivalent of a warm blanket, perfect for fans of Practical Magic, Charmed, Gilmore Girls and autumnal vibes. Sage Hemlock wants nothing more to do with magic, but when a mysterious historical book unleashes a curse on her small town, fairy tales begin spilling into real life – complete with an enormous beanstalk and a friend who is starting to look suspiciously like a handsome prince.
Cosy comfort reads
Autumnal reads for children and teenagers
Wellbeing, self-care and confidence-builders
For children
Books can help children – and their adults – explore and get talking about their feelings and emotions
When children have a problem, they don't always have the language or experience to express it. Meeting book characters having similar experiences can provide comfort, as well as helping kids to find a way of expressing their own emotions.
We recommend: Strong Girls by Jodie Ounsley
For ages 8+
Learn how to be strong, think strong and be strong for others with everyone’s favourite Gladiator – Fury! Learn how to be strong in lots of different ways with this book full of stories from Jodie's life, key profiles on her own role models, as well as advice on how to find your own strength and celebrate it.
Get more from your reading with our Strong Girls discussion notes
Explore different types of strength and how you can feel stronger.
We believe that whatever your passion, reading is the engine that takes you further
A Single Page
In a world that rarely stops for a breath, it’s easy to overlook the impact of a few simple lines. But for those who live and breathe stories, a single page is often where the magic begins.
We joined up with the social enterprise agency Pictures for the People to explore a simple question:
What can a single page do for you?
