If your New Year’s resolution is to unplug more, than International Analog Day might be the perfect excuse to get cozy and begin a hobby that doesn’t involve technology or anything digital. To get you started, here’s a list of books to buy or check out from your local library to help you and your friends unplug and connect.
The Houseplant Handbook: A Beginner’s Guide To Caring For Houseplants by Maddie and Alice Bailey
If you want to spend your International Analog Day helping things grow and thrive, The Houseplant Handbook is the guide to get you started, regardless of whatever green thumb you may or may not have. With extensive plant profiles, placement guidance, and troubleshooting, any potential plant problem can be addressed as it arises.
Embrace your inner mystic this International Analog Day with sixty gorgeous, tasty nonalcoholic libations. If you need a moment for self-care, these carefully curated recipes and wellness minded drinks are perfect for the sober curious or anyone looking for something sweet to sip on.
On Sale now via Andrews McMeel Publishing. Order here.
Murder Most Puzzling Murder at Quandary Park by Stephanie von Reizwitz
Challenge yourself by cozying up with this beautifully illustrated puzzle book, set on an English country estate. Whether you’re familiar with the bestselling series or you’re a new enthusiast, these brain teasers will provide a stimulating diversion on International Analog Day.
Christmas In The Village Coloring Book by and Christmas Doors Coloring Book by Editors of Chartwell Books
Even though Christmas is way officially over, you can still celebrate the holiday on International Analog Day with these two whimsical coloring books. Curl up with your favorite movie in the background and take your time shading in the joyful festive scenes.
On Sale now via Chartwell Books. Order here and here.
Watercolor Made Simple by Nicki Traikos
If you’ve always wanted to learn to watercolor, a book like Watercolor Made Simple could be an excellent starter this International Analog Day. With step-by-step techniques, easy-to-follow tutorials and beginner subjects, this is an excellent, helpful guide as you begin a new hobby.
Whether you’re a margin doodler or you have a sketch pad at the ready, this is another perfect book to help you zone out and enjoy some non-screen time during International Analog Day. If you love sweet, playful illustrations, this is a fun and cute book to have for when you need to wind down and relax.
The thing you should love most about junk journaling is that it doesn’t have to be perfect. And Martina Calvi’s guide gives you permission and an outline to collect and curate your memories imperfectly and messily. With tips on sourcing the material, prompts and ideas on what to include, this could be a great way to scrapbook and a fun way to spend International Analog Day for those who have no idea to start.
Swiftie or not, this manifestation journal inspired by Taylor Swift songs could be the thing you need to get your life together this year. I love a good journal/planner combo and one that allows you to plot and plan in a fun and creative way. Spend International Analog Day planning all your good intentions and hopes for the year to come.
Community is extremely important right now. Heart on Fire can help us be better neighbors, friends, and humans in the world. The meditations in this book will guide readers through the hard days, easy days and the ones in between with messages of hope, justice and inspiration. There’s also a practical, handy guidebook to go with it. Spend this International Analog Day familiarizing yourself with the guided meditations and journaling about how to building community and being better neighbors.
On Sale now via Andrews McMeel Publishing. Order here.
Sweet Treats with BonneMaman by Ilona Chovancova
The perfect purchase if you’re eagerly awaiting the next season of The Great British Bake Off. Flipping through this cookbook can give you a dozen ways to spend this International Analog Day. Maybe you can have your own bake off, using this book as a guide. Or maybe you can bring your friends over and try your hand at madelines. Whether you’re familiar with Bonne Maman or not, this delectable cookbook has mouthwatering treats for every sweet treat lover.
On Sale now via White Lion Publishing. Order here.
Brianna Robinson is a book publicist and Sarah Lawrence College alum. She lives in New York with too many books and two enthusiastic dachshunds. You can find her on twitter @blrobins2.
