A Creativity Bookstack: The Best Books to Inspire Creativity
Creativity books are a great way to spark your imagination and get your creative juices flowing.
I chose to feature these books in the stack because they relate to a source of creativity that I have found as a sanctuary to support my mental health and bring fond memories over the years.
Here is a list of the titles in my creativity stack. I hope you find something to enjoy. Books are available via their links below.
Featured books from top to bottom of the stack:
Pedal, Stretch, Breathe: The Yoga of Bicycling
by Kelli Refer
After years, I finally hopped back on a bicycle and had fun. Purely as a form of leisure and getting out with the kids has been a real blessing. I haven't been able to get over the numb bum feeling yet but carrying out some of the yoga practices Kelli describes, I hope, will help. More >
1 Page At a Time: A Daily Creative Companion
by Adam J Kurtz (some guy)
I can never get enough of workbooks; they break everything down into bite-sized, achievable parts and make it feel much less intimidating. Adam's creativity workbook inspires positive reflection and creativity in one. More >
Thrifty Cooking
by The Country Women's Association of Victoria Inc.
I've been cooking more since returning to Australia. I love seeking inspiration, writing about nutrition again with Nourish & Treat, and finding awesome budget-friendly cooking hacks. The bright orange design and pages of Thrifty Cooking and the fact that the Country Women's Association creates it as no dieting or weight-loss references sealed the deal. More >
Home Sweet Home Grown
by Robyn Jasko
There is something indescribably satisfying when you grow your own food, pick it and enjoy it. It doesn't need to be big either, a small herb, some tomatoes. I bumble along in the garden and love it. Robyn's tips are easy to follow and have helped me keep my little patch alive. More >
Whittling: 20 Mindful Makes to Reconnect Head, Heart & Hands
by Barn the Spoon
I picked this book for my family. Whenever we'd go camping, my husband would grab a stick and teach the kids how to whittle. I felt nervous about the knife handling part of things but to bought immense satisfaction to carve something from some wood. More >
How to Raise a Plant and Make it Love You Back
Morgan Doane and Erin Harding
Instagram and my good friend inspired me to grow house plants, the second part of the challenge was keeping them alive. My problem was often overwatering. Once I got through that, I couldn't stop growing them. It was instant love! More >
