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MOON GARDEN de Melody Godfred

Reconnect with your intuition, heal gently, and manifest your dreams with intention—one season, one cycle, one phase at a time.

MOON GARDEN:
Poetry for Manifestation
by Melody Godfred
Andrews McMeel, October 2025

From Melody Godfred, author of the international bestseller Self Love Poetry for Thinkers & Feelers, comes MOON GARDEN: Poetry for Manifestation, a one-of-a-kind poetry book where the moon becomes your manifestation guide.

This isn’t a book that pushes you forward. MOON GARDEN welcomes you home to yourself.

Inspired by the lunar cycles and set in an ethereal moon garden, this spiritual poetry collection combines deeply personal poems and meditative prose to help you slow down, soften, and realign—with your inner truth and the rhythm of nature.

MOON GARDEN reminds us that personal growth and emotional healing don’t follow a straight line. Like nature, transformation unfolds like a garden, blooming in its own time. Whether you’re in a season of planting, tending, harvesting, or rest, this book offers wisdom, encouragement, and space to reflect on where you are—and where you’re meant to go next as you begin to move through the world with greater intention and presence.

More than a poetry book, MOON GARDEN: Poetry for Manifestation is a year-long companion for dream fulfillment and inner peace, guided by the quiet beauty of the night and the light that already lives within you.

Melody Godfred is a poet, author, and speaker who is devoted to empowering people to love themselves and transform their lives. She is the creator of the Self Love Pinky Ring™ and author of Self Love Poetry: For Thinkers & Feelers, The Shift: Poetry for a New Perspective, The ABCs of Self Love, and Moon Garden: Poetry for Manifestation. Her poetry has been recognized by Oprah Daily, TODAY with Hoda & Jenna, and Goodreads, among others, for its wisdom and ability to deeply resonate and uplift. Melody lives in Los Angeles with the loves of her life, Aaron, Stella, Violet, and Teddy.

THE NIGHT GARDENER de Susannah Charleson

In the spirit of Why Fish Don’t Exist by Lulu Miller, Fox and I by Catherine Raven, and Wintering by Katherine May, THE NIGHT GARDENER is a beautiful inquiry into the natural world, as well as a contemplation on loss and grief and the hope of re-birth. A perfect mix of narrative, memoir and nature writing.

THE NIGHT GARDENER:
Grief, Regrowth, and the Secret Life of Nature After Dark
by Susannah Charleson
St. Martin’s Press, Fall 2027/Winter 2028

It is another sleepless night for Susannah Charleson, beset by grief over the death of her mother, and waging a years’ long battle with insomnia in the way one does when a loved one is lost and you’re left contemplating life. A shrill cry echoes in the middle of the night (Human? Animal? What?), and Susannah is drawn out onto her porch and suddenly headlong into a childhood memory of that same sound—a fox crying out in the dark—and a youthful fascination with the night that likewise kept her curious younger self up at odd hours. What goes on when humans are sleeping? Susannah remembers wondering. What lives do the plants, animals, and insects lead in the night?

And so, she lights on the idea of using her anxious, sleepless hours in another way—by gardening at night. She studies the medieval practice of two sleeps, in which an individual rests twice each night, divided by an active middle-of-the-night pursuit. She researches the history of the land and the soil on which her house is perched. She gathers tools, gear, seeds, and a research-grade microscope, hatching plans to rise night after night when the rest of the world is sleeping and work outside over the course of a year to transform her disheveled yard into a beautiful garden sanctuary and wildlife habitat. Frozen ground, stubborn roots, a fall that trips her watch alarm, a tornado blowing through, and a four-foot snake with a penchant for surprises make for a bumpy beginning, but as each night passes, dogs by her side, and progress is made, what Susannah discovers in the dark is a revelation. And a salvation.

THE NIGHT GARDENER is a beautiful look into the science of the natural world, as well as into the human soul, an inquiry of the sort that can only happen when the world quiets enough so we can listen, really listen, and see, and not just appreciate but come to understand.

Susannah Charleson is an award-winning journalist, professor and the author of three books, including the New York Times bestselling Scent of the Missing: Love and Partnership with a Search and Rescue Dog. Charleson’s work has been featured in The Washington Post, The Dallas Morning News, The Wall Street Journal, The Denver Post, AARP Magazine, People, The Bark, Life+Dog, and on ABC’s Good Morning America, Fox & Friends, and NPR’s Here & Now.

LIFE IN PERSPECTIVE de Tiago Forte

From the bestselling author of Building a Second Brain comes this hands-on guide to year-end reflective rituals as tools for personal and professional growth.

LIFE IN PERSPECTIVE:
The Art and Power of the Annual Review
by Tiago Forte
Simon Acumen/S&S, Fall 2026
(via Writers House)

Photograph by Ted Saunders

Tiago Forte credits his business and relationship success and his mental health and happiness to something in his life even more essential than his Second Brain. It’s a ritual he has been practicing, documenting, and perfecting since 2008 and teaching in virtual workshops since 2019. More than checklists, gratitude journals, vision boards, goal setting, or meditation, Tiago’s Annual Review process is a “psychological portal” that can reliably surface insights and reveal blind spots in your thinking. According to Tiago, there’s no more effective way to face your fears, find your direction, and grow in all areas of life than by developing an Annual Review practice, which can happen at any time of the year. Blending research (Appreciative Inquiry, the science of intention, the science of goals), storytelling, and guidance in one irresistible, category-defining new volume, LIFE IN PERSPECTIVE is approachable as a New Year’s Resolution—and a lot more effective.

Now more than ever, we need to know ourselves. LIFE IN PERSPECTIVE is a personal identity map, a flexible system you can customize and use to remember what matters, identify your goals, and create the life you want.

Tiago Forte is one of the world’s foremost experts on productivity and has taught thousands of people around the world how timeless principles and the latest technology can revolutionize their productivity, creativity, and personal effectiveness. He has worked with organizations such as Genentech, Toyota Motor Corporation, and the Inter-American Development Bank, and appeared in a variety of publications, such as the New York Times, The Atlantic, and Harvard Business Review. He is the author of Building a Second Brain and The PARA Method.

SHAZAM de Chris Barton

Written by the co-founder and first CEO of Shazam, the music identification app, this is the inside story of how an “impossible” idea became a global phenomenon. Moneyball meets Grit, this is a story of inspiration and perseverance that we think will have wide appeal.

SHAZAM: The Quest to Bring an Impossible Idea to Life
by Chris Barton
St. Martin’s Press, Winter 2028

Today, Shazam is one of the most iconic and widely used apps in the world, with a brand name so recognizable that it has become a verb. But what few people know is that it was invented before smartphones existed. Chris dreamed up Shazam in 1999, when people were still buying CDs and carrying around portable CD players with wired headsets. There was no Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and certainly no App Store. The closest thing to streaming music was the illegal sharing of digital files on platforms like Napster. There was no Facebook, Instagram, or even Myspace. Chris’s idea, that anyone, anywhere, could use their phone to identify a song playing in the background, sounded like science fiction. More than 100 experts told him it couldn’t be done, but Chris refused to give up. Instead, he assembled a dream team of brilliant minds—engineers, scientists, and business thinkers—who shared his vision (after some persuasion). United by a shared sense of purpose and determination, they set out to build the impossible from scratch. Together, they would develop the technology that would power the world’s first AI-driven consumer tool, years before anyone had even heard the word “app.” What followed was an eighteen-year odyssey marked by near-bankruptcy, groundbreaking innovation, sabotage, fierce competition with behemoths like Google and Sony, and bitter internal battles among team members. Through every setback and betrayal, Chris never gave up on his vision, and he continued to fight to keep Shazam on course. In the end, the idea that no one thought could work became a global phenomenon. This is more than a tech success story. It’s a deeply human, often emotional narrative about vision, grit, and the power of believing in the impossible.

This story will appeal to music lovers, business book readers, or anyone who likes a narrative about overcoming odds and finding success.

Chris Barton is the original co-founder and first CEO of Shazam, which he conceived the idea of as an MBA student at U.C. Berkeley. He was also a founding member of Google’s mobile partnerships team and later joined Dropbox as one of its first 100 employees. Barton has an active speaking platform, delivering keynote speeches to audiences all around the world.

THE MENTAL STRENGTH PLAYBOOK d’Amy Morin

Improve your workplace performance with 50 practical, science-backed tools that build emotional resilience and neutralize negative thoughts—from the internationally bestselling author of the 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do series.

THE MENTAL STRENGTH PLAYBOOK:
50 Tools to Cope with Stress, Thrive Under Pressure, and Gain a Competitive Edge in the Workplace
by Amy Morin
Rodale, April 2026
(via Dystel, Goderich & Bourret)

Whether you’re dealing with constant demands, the pressure to perform, or the stress of adapting to rapid changes, the workplace is often where you’re tested the most mentally and emotionally. As psychotherapist, speaker, and podcast host Amy Morin discovered, sharpening your mental strength is the key to not only tackling workplace challenges but taking your performance to the next level. The Mental Strength Playbook is specifically designed to help you thrive professionally, with 50 scientifically proven plays you can use right now.

Morin helps you navigate tough but common situations at work, like dealing with anxiety in the middle of a sales call or negotiation, staying on task when you’re feeling overwhelmed, or dealing with difficult coworkers. Learning how to manage your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors will help you recover from setbacks faster and optimize your mental game to excel in high-stakes situations. Her workplace-specific strategies are organized to make solving your specific issue quick and easy and include:

• Dread Diffusers (Play Behavior Bingo or Use the 10-Minute Rule)

• Insight Ignitors (Question Your Question or Brainstorm the Bad Ideas First)

• Anxiety Alleviators (Schedule Time to Worry or Change the Channel in Your Brain)

• Confidence Catalysts (Channel Your Alter Ego or Visit Your Victory Vault)

Whether you’re struggling with a tight deadline, delivering a high-pressure presentation, or newly leading a team, The Mental Strength Playbook will give you the skills you need to cope with discomfort, prevent burnout, and excel at work.

“Want to learn how to strengthen yourself mentally to endure life’s most unpredictable curveballs? Morin will take you step-by-step through how to face your challenges head on with tips, exercises and troubleshooting advice.” – People, named one of the top 20 books written by women

“Amy Morin’s book will help you break the cycle of non-achievement and help you start living the life you’ve dreamed of.” –Business Insider

“Morin wants to help you change these negative behaviors into positive ones…so maybe you should let her.” – Cosmopolitan

Amy Morin is a licensed clinical social worker, college psychology instructor and psychotherapist. She’s one of the most popular TEDx speakers of all time. Her talk, “The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong,” has been viewed more than 22 million times. She’s also the award-winning host of a podcast called Mentally Stronger With Therapist Amy Morin. In 2013, her article, « 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, » became a viral sensation when it was read by over 50 million people. Her first book, a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller, has been translated into more than 40 languages. Her advice has been featured on or in numerous media outlets including Time, CNN, CNBC, Today, Good Morning America, Inside Edition, Fox News, Fast Company, Oprah.com, Business Insider, and Success.