THE BOOK OF ALCHEMY by Suleika Jaouad is a guide to the art of journaling and a meditation on the central questions of life. AN NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR, it includes essays from Ann Patchett, Lena Dunham, Martha Beck, John Green, Esther Perel, Jon Batiste, and others.

Purchasing the book through Commonplace is appreciated but not required. However, please reserve your spot by purchasing a $15 store credit for use the day of the event. This credit can also be purchased at the event.

From the publisher:

From the time she was young, Suleika Jaouad has kept a journal. She’s used it to mark life’s biggest occasions and to weather its most ferocious storms. Journaling has buoyed her through illness, heartbreak, and the deepest uncertainty. And she is not alone: for so many people, keeping a journal is an essential tool for navigating both the personal peaks and valleys and the collective challenges of modern life. More than ever, we need a space for puzzling through.

In The Book of Alchemy, Suleika explores the art of journaling and shares everything she’s learned about how this life-altering practice can help us tap into that mystical trait that exists in every human: creativity. She has gathered wisdom from one hundred writers, artists, and thinkers in the form of essays and writing prompts. Their insights invite us to inhabit a more inspired life.