Four Years, One Bookstore, and the Quietest Corner in Gatlinburg
There’s a moment I keep coming back to. I’m standing in front of a shelf I’ve visited more times than I can count, running my fingers along the spines, and the whole noise of Gatlinburg — the often busy traffic, the excited tourists, the everything — just falls away. That’s what The Next Chapter does
Hanging Out At A Favorite Coffee Shop!
This morning, I was on my way to help a friend with their website, and I decided to spend some time at my favorite coffee shop in Gatlinburg Tennessee … Bloom & Berry Coffee House. I like so many of the coffee options that I just order a “Suprise Me” coffee! The owners & crew,
Indie Bookstore Day and the Birth of a Local Gem!
Independent Bookstore Day is an annual celebration that honors indie bookstores across the United States and the important role they play in local communities, culture, and the literary world. It was launched in 2015 after a successful pilot program in California in 2014 and it takes place on the last Saturday in April each year.
Celebrating Trees, Sweetgrass, & Breath!
Visiting my local Indie Bookstore, I discovered children’s and young adult authors who share nature, plants, seasons, mindfulness, and Indigenous wisdom in their amazing books! I purchased “Braiding Sweetgrass For Young Adults” by Robin Wall Kimmerer, adapted by Monique Gray Smith; “Breathe and Be: A Book of Mindfullness Poems” by Kate Coombs; and “Trees: A Count
Fun Read: “5,203 Things to Do Instead of Looking at Your Phone”
While browsing through my local Indie Bookshop, I found an interesting tiny book that drew my attention and interest. I have been hearing more about the effects of too much phone use during our day, so the title “5,203 Things to do Instead of Looking at Your Phone” drew me in. The book is by
Autumn, Nature, and a Sense of Calm …
As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, there’s something about autumn that calls us to cozy up with a good book. It’s the perfect season to dive into new stories, explore different worlds, discover the beauty in nature, and let a cup of coffee warm our hands while we turn the pages. At