Looking for a good book or podcast to curl up with on those chilly autumn days, or perhaps some inspiration for your next bookclub pick? We’ve got you covered.<\/p>\n
The Paper Palace<\/strong> The Sunny Nihilist: How a Meaningless Life Can Make You Truly Happy<\/strong> Darkness is Golden<\/strong> The Panic Years<\/strong> Egg of the Universe<\/strong> Wake Me Up: Morning meditation and motivation<\/strong> Behold, the\u00a0WILD team’s round-up of the perfect autumn reads.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":2086,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[110],"tags":[524,203,204,148],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wellbeing.com.au\/curious\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2080"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wellbeing.com.au\/curious\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wellbeing.com.au\/curious\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wellbeing.com.au\/curious\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wellbeing.com.au\/curious\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2080"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.wellbeing.com.au\/curious\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2080\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2088,"href":"https:\/\/www.wellbeing.com.au\/curious\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2080\/revisions\/2088"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wellbeing.com.au\/curious\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2086"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wellbeing.com.au\/curious\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2080"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wellbeing.com.au\/curious\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2080"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wellbeing.com.au\/curious\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2080"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nMIRANDA COWLEY HELLER, PENGUIN
\nI haven\u2019t read a novel in some time that has gripped me as much as The Paper Palace<\/em> did. Tightly woven and cleverly constructed, Miranda Cowley Heller\u2019s debut plays out over one summer\u2019s day in the life of Elle Bishop. The anchoring story is interwoven with 50 years of Elle\u2019s devastating family history and its long-held secrets, which unspool with gut-wrenching realisation. It\u2019s a novel that cracks open the heart and exposes the consequences of choices made and paths not taken. An occasionally uncomfortable read, with scenes of rape, incest, abuse and trauma, Heller gets to the heart of what it is to be shaped by the people, places and moments, both momentous and seemingly inconsequential, of one\u2019s past. Heller\u2019s sense of place is intoxicating. I could smell the damp rooms of The Paper Palace<\/em>, feel the pond lapping at my feet; I walked the shaded paths to the beach and tasted the tang of Clamato. A stunning debut novel that is somehow both harrowing and humorous. CH<\/strong><\/p>\nNon-Fiction<\/h2>\n
\nWENDY SYFRET, SOUVENIR PRESS
\nEver felt burnt out or overwhelmed amid the chaos of today\u2019s society and thought \u201cwhat\u2019s the point of all this\u201d? Wendy Syfret has. The Sunny Nihilist<\/em> offers a humorously realistic take on modern life. Described as \u201ca balm for the soul of burnt-out millennials\u201d (and it truly is), the book encourages readers to really consider the ephemerality of life and how this can actually act as an antidote to the pressures imposed on us by work, money, love, spirituality and society. There are plenty of pop-culture references as well as historical theories referenced, and ultimately we are challenged to reframe our mindsets to celebrate an existence of unimportance. Like so many in younger generations, Syfret has learnt to look on the bright side of nihilism. GN<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nMARY HOANG, PANTERA PRESS
\nIf you\u2019re struggling with stress, anxiety, self-love and silencing your inner critic, Darkness is Golden<\/em> might just light the way to healing. Dr Mary Hoang, founder and head psychologist of The Indigo Project, has struck the perfect balance between personal anecdotes, healing exercises and mindful prompts in this transformative, no-BS guidebook to facing your fears. Scan the QR codes to access meditations, sonic embodiments and soothing audio tracks to listen to as you read. But be prepared to provoke your inner darkness on your journey to find the hidden gold \u2014 a new sense of direction, self-acceptance, trust and love. As Hoang puts it, \u201cThe messiness of being human is powerful \u2014 it connects us to each other because, at the heart of it, we\u2019re all rowing in the same shit-soup at times.\u201d GN<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nNELL FRIZZELL, PENGUIN
\nWe have names for many stages of life \u2014 adolescence, menopause, the mid-life crisis \u2013 but not so for the period of profound change that many women face in their late 20s to early 40s. Journalist and author Nell Frizzell dubs this stage The Panic Years<\/em>, or The Flux. It\u2019s a period characterised by \u201cthe mother of all decisions\u201d: whether or not to have a baby. In this insightful memoir, Frizell grapples with the contradiction modern women face \u2014 that of wanting to start a family within seemingly impossible fiscal and biological constraints and all the uncertainty, angst and stress that surrounds the \u201crace\u201d to start a family. It\u2019s a heartfelt read that is as helpful as it is humorous. CH<\/strong><\/p>\nCookbook<\/h2>\n
\nCombining wellness, mindfulness and a passion for wholefoods, Egg of the Universe is the ultimate guidebook for those of us seeking a more balanced and sustainable lifestyle. The cookbook is an extension of Bryony and Harry Lancaster\u2019s Sydney studio-caf\u00e9 and embodies the yogi\u2019s approach to happiness and mindful living. It\u2019s based around seasonal eating and packed with plenty of handy tips, from mindful eating to pantry essentials, fermented goodness, seasonal activities and wellness prompts. Packed cover-to-cover with delicious recipes \u2014 think decadent raw treats, superfood broths, slow-cooked meats and gut-health essentials \u2014 the yolk of this book is all about listening to and nourishing every inch of your body and soul through a healthy wholefoods diet. Whether you\u2019re a practising yogi, mindfulness guru or just embarking on your wellness journey, Egg of the Universe is the perfect companion for a wholesome, balanced life. GN<\/strong><\/p>\nPodcast<\/h2>\n
\nTYLER BROWN
\nFor anyone looking to recalibrate their body clock to become a \u201cmorning person\u201d and start the day with a positive, motivated mindset, Wake Me Up<\/em> is the perfect place to start. This podcast will help you wake up and welcome the day rather than hitting snooze repeatedly and letting the hours slip by. Host Tyler Brown covers all aspects of mindfulness through meditations and affirmations that will help you overcome the slump, find new motivation and drive, let go of your ego, talk positively to yourself and ride the waves of life. And for the days where you just need to slow down and breathe, Brown\u2019s soothing, easy-going meditations will give you the grounding you need. As we emerge from the peak of the pandemic, start each day with gratitude, awareness and a dose of positivity with the Wake Me Up<\/em> podcast \u2014 the perfect pairing to your morning cuppa. GN<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"