How can it already be February? Can you believe Punxsutawney Phil says six more weeks of winter?! Is there anyone out there who has a tradition of watching Groundhog Day every year? Just me?

Before I get to the fun stuff, I wanted to say a quick thanks for sticking with me as I settle into a routine here. I love reading your comments and I was so excited to see some participation on the last Saturday Shelfie thread

That’s a good segue to talk about one of the coolest features - the ability to promote other substack newsletters. Thanks to recommendations from the Bookmarked Reads newsletter - I’ve gained 25+ new free subscribers. We both post about nonfiction, but Nicole writes highly intelligent book reviews on a variety of topics. Check her page out!

Bookmarked Reads📚

Nonfiction reads for curious minds | science + education + current affairs + interesting people + history | reviews, recommendations, and curated selections

By Nicole Barbaro, Ph.D.

OK, let’s get to the fun stuff!

• Do you enjoy palindromes? You’ll love this list from Readers Digest

• This one-page calendar will change how you view the year - Big Think | This article kind of blew my mind. All the numbers/math/journaling geeks will love it, but I don’t know how practical it is since everyone just looks at the calendar on their phone. But I still think it's super cool.

• Pamela Anderson on her new memoir — and why being underestimated is a secret weapon - NPR | Pamela Anderson is someone who I grew up watching, but not necessarily admiring. From the boobs on Baywatch to the tabloid trash with Tommy Lee, she always seemed like a bad girl who couldn’t find love. This article surprised me and made me a little curious about her new book which is out now.

• How to Be 18 Years Old Again for Only $2 Million a Year - Bloomberg | File this under WTF! I can’t imagine putting my body through any of this. It honestly sounds insane. It’s interesting that the article starts by listing several well known athletes who have unusual “habits” to keep them young. I’d definitely be curious to see where this guy is in 5-10 years.

• Kathryn Hahn's Powerful Letter to Her Sexual Self: 'At 44, Life Just Gets Sexier' - Glamour | I loved this essay, its an oldie but still so relevant. Just read it.

• Why You Should Always Put a Used Book in the Freezer Before Reading It - Well + Good | Do you clean your used books? I thought this had some good advice, particularly when it comes to mold and insects.

• Nonfiction. The Fragrance. | Did you know there is a beauty brand called Nonfiction? Here’s a blurb from their website. I love the concept, but it may have lost a little something in translation?

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DISCOUNTS & GIVEAWAYS

1. I loved Will Schwalbe’s previous book The End of Your Life Book Club, so I jumped at the chance to read an early copy of his new one We Shouldn’t Be Friends. It's a lovely testament to an enduring friendship between two very different men. Penguin Random House is doing a giveaway of three of his books - ENTER HERE! Ends 3/3.

2. Princeton University Press is having an amazing Book Lover Sale! From Feb. 1-14, take 75% off with code FEB75 at checkout. CLICK HERE.

3. I’m giving away an advanced reader copy of BFF by Christie Tate on my Instagram page. Comment “NFBP” on the post to double your entries!

4. Don’t forget my newsletter subscribers have an exclusive discount code on all Find The Good merchandise. Use the code: Substack15 at checkout to save 15%!

ICYMI:

• 10 Years of Bookclub Picks - Penguin Random House

• The 11 Best New Nonfiction Books to Add to Your TBR Pile in 2023 - Cosmopolitan

• 12 of the best self-development books for your favorite version of you - Harper’s Bazaar

What are you reading/watching/cooking/making/doing this weekend?

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