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Some weeks call for a little reset. This week, we've got new books about finding joy in the mess of everyday life, an unexpectedly wholesome Netflix show, and the return of everyone's favorite optimist.
New Releases Sparking Inspiration
From a Netflix show that makes you want to get your hands dirty to a debut novel that will quietly rearrange your priorities, these picks remind you that inspiration can sneak up on you anywhere.
This Is a Gardening Show
Streaming on Netflix
15-minute delightful episodes that make gardening feel accessible to all. Zach Galifianakis is unexpectedly wholesome, yet still delivers his awkward humor, and will leave you with some food for thought.
Upward Bound
by Woody Brown
A Read with Jenna Pick for April, this witty and moving debut novel explores an overlooked community at an adult day care center in SoCal. Bestselling author Angie Kim promises, “It will change the way you look at the world.”
The Stack
Together with ThriftBooks
New Books About Joy, Meaning, and Being Okay-ish
From finding joy in uncertainty to making sense of life’s bigger questions, these new reads offer thoughtful, honest perspectives on what it means to be human right now. Scoop them up from ThriftBooks to get unbeatable prices and free U.S. shipping on orders over $15.
Joyful, Anyway
by Kate Bowler
With her signature mix of candor and grace, Kate Bowler explores what it means to hold onto joy even when life doesn’t go according to plan. This is a gentle, reassuring read for anyone learning to live fully alongside uncertainty.
The Meaning of Your Life
by Arthur C. Brooks
With lots of practical advice, Arthur C. Brooks tackles one of life’s biggest questions with clarity and warmth. Thought-provoking without being heavy, this will help you get grounded when the existential dread hits.
How to Be Okay When Nothing Is Okay
by Jenny Lawson
Jenny Lawson brings humor and honesty to the messy reality of mental health, sharing hard-won insights on getting through tough days. This book is a reminder that “okay-ish” is more than enough.
Trailer of the Day
Ted Lasso
Our friends are coming back! In Season four, Ted returns to Richmond, this time taking on a women’s football team. The feel-good hit premieres August 5 on Apple TV.
Plan a Reset
Together with Inside Hotels
Marrero's Guest Mansion
The Vibe: Adults-only Victorian hideaway
The Location: Key West, FL
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Built in 1890 by Cuban cigar maker Francisco Marrero for his wife Enriquetta, this twelve-room boutique hotel has been thoughtfully converted into a stunning getaway. Each room takes its cue from Key West's quirkier side, with hand-selected art and tropical furnishings layered over the original Victorian bones. Sitting in the heart of Old Town and just a half-block off Duval Street, it’s in a prime location to experience all that Key West is famous for. Adults-only, no resort fee, and a daily happy hour at the vintage 1950s rattan bar.
Books Made for Beach Days
If a beach vacation isn’t in the cards, these are the next best thing. From page-turning thrillers to swoon-worthy romance, these beach reads transport you.