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Eric G. Wilson

Author Bio: Eric G. Wilson is the Thomas H. Pritchard Professor of English at Wake Forest University. He is the author of books Against Happiness: In Praise of Melancholy, an LA Times bestseller; Everyone Loves a Good Train Wreck: Why We Can’t Look Away; and Keep it Fake: Inventing an Authentic Life, as well as many other books exploring connections among literature, film, and psychology.
 
How to Be Weird

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How to Be Weird

Rethink Wellness with Radical Acceptance

Sometimes it feels like wellness culture is made for the already well: those with thin able bodies, disposable income, oodles of spare time, and decent mental health. For the rest of us, the standards of “wellness” can feel unreachable, often bound up in existing biases against race, class, gender, ability, and body size. Even if

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Soothe Your Spirit

March is spiritual wellness month, which means it’s a great time to turn inwards and tend to the wellbeing of our souls. Self-compassion, mindfulness, purpose, and empathy are all critical to creating a life that is meaningful and fosters joy. Whether your path to wellness involves spellwork, journaling, meditation, or self-help guides, take time to

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Staff Picks + Upcoming Titles: November

Crisp air, golden leaves, and the promise of upcoming holidays make this the perfect season for reading. And this month, there are some fabulous titles to choose from!   Gift titles on sale in November Cooking titles on sale in November Children’s titles on sale in November   November Staff Picks HERE!

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