What are you reading? What are you loving? Who here has a book out in the world?! Let me know in the comments and find other recommendations for your seasonal reading?
has a BEAUTIFUL new book project which just launched. You can purchase Rebel Mahere for under £2 and support children and families affected by the war in Gaza.
And of course unless you’ve been away or sleeping a lot you will know my book ‘How to Build a World Class Substack’ co-authored with
launches EARLY next week. (Monday USA time, Tuesday UK time).
I cannot WAIT to share over 70,000 words of our Substack journey with you. This is the book you need if you want to set sail deep into the waters of joyful growth on Substack. It’s everything you need to get set up, it’s everything you didn’t know you needed for joyful, aligned growth. It’s a REAL celebration of two Substack experts/ enthusiasts with over two years of experience of the platform coming together.
Yes if you’re wondering? We met on Substack! - I immediately laughed at Russell’s jokes on Notes and was stunned at this business acumen and creativity! A POWERFUL combo. Longer story on all that coming to all subs over at
You need to FOLLOW the kickstarter for the book to be notified of the early bird bonuses. Come support us? It would mean THE world to get this book funded and shipped to you all wherever you are in the world.
So to books; may we read them, write them and LOVE sharing them; let’s go!
Sending sparkles for your weekend ahead!
Claire
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Woop Woop! Celebrating all the amazing book projects out there and super grateful for the mention, we already raised a good sum for the middle easter children’s alliance and are determined to over exceed our dreams with it! I love how books can serve as empowerment (for reader and writer) and for leading change in the world! Internally and externally 🙏
I always have several books on the go. Because you never know what mood you're in that night require a different type of tale! So right now I'm reading You are the Placebo by Dr Joe Dispenza and it is blowing my mind. It delves into quantum physics to show the scientifically backed evidence that proves that we all have the ability to be powerful creators. I'm also in a bit of a nostalgia trip, and I bought some books from ebay that I loved growing up. So I'm reading Anastasia Krupnik by Lois Lowry, a Sweet Valley Teens book and some Point Horror classics!
The Joe Dispenza book sounds fab, I really need to dive into his work. Love the nostalgia trip too - was also a big Sweet Valley High and Point Horror books. Also loved Babysitters Club and Point Romance too.
Oh! I love this - I'm reading a book called Anam Cara: A Celtic Book of Wisdom, by John O'Donohue. It's the second time I'm reading it. And I picked it or Tara Penry's community project, "When were you enchanted by a book?" I'm writing a post about it to be part of project. Usually I have a light, fun summer read but Tara's project really spoke to me, and that book totally shifted my world when I read it last year.
I’ve just finished Weyward by Emilia Hart. I could not put it down. Brilliant weaving of three lives connected by ancient magic. Also read The Soulburn Talisman by substacker David McIlroy. This is a great fantasy young adult book. I loved it. Echoes of Narnia within!
I am SO HERE for this thread. 👀 Our summer book club read is The Celestine Prophecy so that is inspiring me to look out for the coincidences and the high vibes. Also listening to The Bee Sting on dog walks/drives. Good luck with the book 🚀
I am going to enjoy reading your & Russell’s book. Such trailblazers! I highly recommend Kate Manne’s book, Unshrinking, which I’m reading with a book club I facilitate. So much scholarly research, raw vulnerability, and activism around dismantling fatphobia. (And if you like this topic, my newest award-winning book is Nurture: How to Raise Kids Who Love Food, Their Bodies, and Themselves). Kate and I were “book twins,” publishing on the same day in January. Thanks, Claire, for the opportunity to share offerings with others on Substack.
I rarely read fiction but I just read The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles and loved it! Someone recommended one of his other books, A Gentleman in Moscow and am going to read that next.
I just finished reading Magic Pill by Johann Hari and now I am reading The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers by Samuel Burr. I like to go back and forth between nonfiction and fiction 📚
Looking forward to your book! Congratulations ✨ Right now I’m reading a few things: The Sicilian Inheritance by Jo Piazza is part family saga, part mystery, part social commentary on women’s issues, and it’s a page turner so far. I’m also reading Ann Lamott’s Bird by Bird for the first time and slowly making my way through it and the essays in Sabrina Orah Mark’s book Happily, a modern take on fairy tales. I can never read just one thing.
I've just finished The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren, a fab summer read and am in the middle of Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez. They are both two of my fave authors, so can pretty much guarantee I'll love their books. Also finished the Boys of Tommen series by Chloe Walsh which I want to read all over again from the start!
Looking forward to your book, Claire. I’ve just finished Talking at Night by Claire Daverley, which I really enjoyed. I have a couple of books out in the world (Cake, Anyone? And Midlife Without a Map), and a few others in progress. 📖📚I love reading and writing! X
I've just read Olivia Laing's The Garden Against Time, which is superb and am now working trhough a stack of poetry collections.
I launched smiling at grief in a house in a forest where life grows on the Summer Solstice - it's aneo-novel about a small community in a post-pandemic 2065 (not science fiction, the focus is on relationships between people and with the more than human) and the forest where it is set also has a voice -- you can see the launch video here -- https://cinnamonpress.com/2024/06/22/launch-of-smiling-at-grief-in-a-house-in-a-forest-where-life-grows/
For those worried about growing older, I wrote a book about why I really enjoy being old – indeed, I go so far as to say I prefer it (the book was written just before I turned 80, I am now 82). Same title as my Substack, The Granny Who Stands on her Head (which I am and I do), with the subtitle: Reflections on growing older. And if you are curious, you can see me do so in a two-minute video on my Substack. Thanks for your wonderful site.
I’ve never read comics but decided to dive into them this summer. I started with the Heartstopper series and so far I’m liking it. I’m also reading Carley Fortune’s Every Summer After, and it’s a wonderful summer read.
I recently launched THREADSTACK for all the yarn/thread/fiber/fabric people so it seems an appropriate time to mention that I am the author of Crochet Saved My Life: The Mental and Physical Health Benefits of Crochet and also Hook to Heal: Hook to Heal!: 100 Crochet Exercises For Health, Growth, Connection, Inspiration and Honoring Your Inner Artist bring available on Amazon.
I mostly read memoir and just finished one by Diana Goetsch
Funnily enough I have just finished reading Russell's book 'How to become a successful author' - a really great read, with lots of actionable takeaway tips.
I’m half way through The Housekeepers by Alex Hay. It’s been a slow burn so far but I’m enjoying it more and more. Interesting and complex characters, several sub plots and twists and I always enjoy the history!
I've just finished 'You can make this place beautiful ' - memoir by Maggie Smith and gave started 'Where you end and I begin' - also a memoir. Both really good and recommendations I found on Substack.
My book 'Inclusive PE for SEND Children' has been in the world for 10 months! Good luck with yours Claire.
Amazing recommendations! ATM I am reading the crime novels from the Swedish writer Camilla Läckberg, next would be a non fiction again! I have a long list 😁
Congratulations on your book, Claire! Is it geared towards Substack newbies or also towards those who need more help with the growth/promo/mindset part of it?
I’ve just started reading The End of Summer by Charlotte Philby. It’s a crime/thriller, and so far, it’s super interesting! I’m also reading the Rokesby series by Julia Quinn. They’re good fun if you like history & romance.
Woop Woop! Celebrating all the amazing book projects out there and super grateful for the mention, we already raised a good sum for the middle easter children’s alliance and are determined to over exceed our dreams with it! I love how books can serve as empowerment (for reader and writer) and for leading change in the world! Internally and externally 🙏
I always have several books on the go. Because you never know what mood you're in that night require a different type of tale! So right now I'm reading You are the Placebo by Dr Joe Dispenza and it is blowing my mind. It delves into quantum physics to show the scientifically backed evidence that proves that we all have the ability to be powerful creators. I'm also in a bit of a nostalgia trip, and I bought some books from ebay that I loved growing up. So I'm reading Anastasia Krupnik by Lois Lowry, a Sweet Valley Teens book and some Point Horror classics!
Aww I want to come to your house Danielle! My pal saw Joe Dispensa live - it sounded awesome! 📖
Ahh wow. Bet that was amazing.
Love Joe Dispenza. Does he really have a Substack?
I’d like that link!
Found it! Looks super recent: https://substack.com/@drjoedispenza?r=nvsss&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile
Can’t believe it! Looks like he snook on! Shall we welcome him onto notes?! 😂
I'm with you! ♥️
I can never read just one thing either!
The Joe Dispenza book sounds fab, I really need to dive into his work. Love the nostalgia trip too - was also a big Sweet Valley High and Point Horror books. Also loved Babysitters Club and Point Romance too.
He has a substack too!
I loved Anastasia Krupnik, I still have my copy of the book from when I was a girl 😊
Sweet Valley and Point Horror! Gosh, that's a trip down memory lane... Remembering my weekly stack of library books with their plastic covers on.
Found it! Looks super recent: https://substack.com/@drjoedispenza?r=nvsss&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile
Oh! I love this - I'm reading a book called Anam Cara: A Celtic Book of Wisdom, by John O'Donohue. It's the second time I'm reading it. And I picked it or Tara Penry's community project, "When were you enchanted by a book?" I'm writing a post about it to be part of project. Usually I have a light, fun summer read but Tara's project really spoke to me, and that book totally shifted my world when I read it last year.
Love that book too Jen! ✨✨💫
🙏🏻💕
I lent this book to my cousin years ago and need to buy another copy because she kept it! I don’t blame her. Beautiful book.
This is so cool. And here I was thinking people would be bored. And there are 2 of you!
I’ve just finished Weyward by Emilia Hart. I could not put it down. Brilliant weaving of three lives connected by ancient magic. Also read The Soulburn Talisman by substacker David McIlroy. This is a great fantasy young adult book. I loved it. Echoes of Narnia within!
I am SO HERE for this thread. 👀 Our summer book club read is The Celestine Prophecy so that is inspiring me to look out for the coincidences and the high vibes. Also listening to The Bee Sting on dog walks/drives. Good luck with the book 🚀
Ooo I love the sound of both of these thanks for sharing Toni!
I am going to enjoy reading your & Russell’s book. Such trailblazers! I highly recommend Kate Manne’s book, Unshrinking, which I’m reading with a book club I facilitate. So much scholarly research, raw vulnerability, and activism around dismantling fatphobia. (And if you like this topic, my newest award-winning book is Nurture: How to Raise Kids Who Love Food, Their Bodies, and Themselves). Kate and I were “book twins,” publishing on the same day in January. Thanks, Claire, for the opportunity to share offerings with others on Substack.
Ooo super interested in your book!! 📕
Thanks so much Heidi - not long now! ✨🙏✨📖☕️✨
I rarely read fiction but I just read The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles and loved it! Someone recommended one of his other books, A Gentleman in Moscow and am going to read that next.
So exciting about your book Claire! 🥳
I just finished reading Magic Pill by Johann Hari and now I am reading The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers by Samuel Burr. I like to go back and forth between nonfiction and fiction 📚
Looking forward to your book! Congratulations ✨ Right now I’m reading a few things: The Sicilian Inheritance by Jo Piazza is part family saga, part mystery, part social commentary on women’s issues, and it’s a page turner so far. I’m also reading Ann Lamott’s Bird by Bird for the first time and slowly making my way through it and the essays in Sabrina Orah Mark’s book Happily, a modern take on fairy tales. I can never read just one thing.
I've just finished The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren, a fab summer read and am in the middle of Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez. They are both two of my fave authors, so can pretty much guarantee I'll love their books. Also finished the Boys of Tommen series by Chloe Walsh which I want to read all over again from the start!
Looking forward to your book, Claire. I’ve just finished Talking at Night by Claire Daverley, which I really enjoyed. I have a couple of books out in the world (Cake, Anyone? And Midlife Without a Map), and a few others in progress. 📖📚I love reading and writing! X
I've just read Olivia Laing's The Garden Against Time, which is superb and am now working trhough a stack of poetry collections.
I launched smiling at grief in a house in a forest where life grows on the Summer Solstice - it's aneo-novel about a small community in a post-pandemic 2065 (not science fiction, the focus is on relationships between people and with the more than human) and the forest where it is set also has a voice -- you can see the launch video here -- https://cinnamonpress.com/2024/06/22/launch-of-smiling-at-grief-in-a-house-in-a-forest-where-life-grows/
For those worried about growing older, I wrote a book about why I really enjoy being old – indeed, I go so far as to say I prefer it (the book was written just before I turned 80, I am now 82). Same title as my Substack, The Granny Who Stands on her Head (which I am and I do), with the subtitle: Reflections on growing older. And if you are curious, you can see me do so in a two-minute video on my Substack. Thanks for your wonderful site.
I love that title! Brilliant 🤩
I’ve never read comics but decided to dive into them this summer. I started with the Heartstopper series and so far I’m liking it. I’m also reading Carley Fortune’s Every Summer After, and it’s a wonderful summer read.
FUN!! thanks for sharing ✨✨✨
I’ve been reading the Percy Jackson series. It’s the perfect light YA for before bed reading, and there are so many books!
Ahhh I’ve watched some of those!! ✨✨🥰
I recently launched THREADSTACK for all the yarn/thread/fiber/fabric people so it seems an appropriate time to mention that I am the author of Crochet Saved My Life: The Mental and Physical Health Benefits of Crochet and also Hook to Heal: Hook to Heal!: 100 Crochet Exercises For Health, Growth, Connection, Inspiration and Honoring Your Inner Artist bring available on Amazon.
I mostly read memoir and just finished one by Diana Goetsch
https://createmefree.substack.com/s/threadstack
I ❤️ Threadstack! 🧵
So many people here creative in so many ways!!
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I’ve recently read Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld and loved it 💛 My next read is A Year of Nothing by Emma Gannon…I love everything she writes 💚
I have a book out in the world and it’s four months old, so the ebook is on sale right now
It’s about self awareness in leadership, why it’s important to you and how you can develop it.
It’s called ‘THE SELF-AWARENESS SUPERHIGHWAY: CHARTING YOUR LEADERSHIP JOURNEY’
Funnily enough I have just finished reading Russell's book 'How to become a successful author' - a really great read, with lots of actionable takeaway tips.
I’m half way through The Housekeepers by Alex Hay. It’s been a slow burn so far but I’m enjoying it more and more. Interesting and complex characters, several sub plots and twists and I always enjoy the history!
I've just finished 'You can make this place beautiful ' - memoir by Maggie Smith and gave started 'Where you end and I begin' - also a memoir. Both really good and recommendations I found on Substack.
My book 'Inclusive PE for SEND Children' has been in the world for 10 months! Good luck with yours Claire.
I am enjoying Broken Light by Joanne Harris. She always writes intricate contemporary stories which are relevant and split into short chapters.
Amazing recommendations! ATM I am reading the crime novels from the Swedish writer Camilla Läckberg, next would be a non fiction again! I have a long list 😁
Congratulations on your book, Claire! Is it geared towards Substack newbies or also towards those who need more help with the growth/promo/mindset part of it?
I’ve just started reading The End of Summer by Charlotte Philby. It’s a crime/thriller, and so far, it’s super interesting! I’m also reading the Rokesby series by Julia Quinn. They’re good fun if you like history & romance.
It’s both actually love. So we delve into the basics, our journeys and mindset and growth, community and paywalls too. 🥰