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New year, new book inspo: my 25 best reads of '25

New year, new book inspo!

Jan 13 • Shannon Black-Youel

Do the stars shine bright above you, too?

A pair of essays on home, belonging, and what the night sky can teach us.

Dec 16, 2025 • Shannon Black-Youel and Kayleigh Thorpe

Moving on is okay. A glacier told me so.

Dec 12, 2025 • Shannon Black-Youel

she decorates the Christmas tree with streamers and party hats

on tradition, on home, and on not overlooking a birthday celebration.

Dec 4, 2025 • Shannon Black-Youel

my cat knocked a bowl of curry into my favorite sneakers and I've never been the same

A lesson in self-compassion

Nov 26, 2025 • Shannon Black-Youel

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my cat knocked a bowl of curry into my favorite sneakers and I've never been the same

Nov 26, 2025 • Shannon Black-Youel

I had a spiritual awakening in a pottery studio

Nov 5, 2025 • Shannon Black-Youel

girl, don't wish away your life

Nov 14, 2025 • Shannon Black-Youel

Moving on is okay. A glacier told me so.

Dec 12, 2025 • Shannon Black-Youel

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