The Anti-Valentine’s Post

I’d be remiss if I didn’t honor our friends who don’t like Valentine’s Day today. Whether it’s the commercialism, or the way the “holiday” has nothing really to do with Saint Valentine, so many people prefer not to have anything to do with all the pink and red, candy and heart-filled things everywhere. In honor of these friends, let’s take a look at some alternative reads and gifts for the anti-Valentine’s crowd

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When it comes to books, it can be hard to find anti-Valentine’s reads. There’s a whole genre that is nothing but pro-Valentine’s (aka: Romance), but there’s not a commonly used designation for the averse. It took some work, but I’ve got a few books picked out that fit the bill:

• Why We Broke Up, Daniel Handler & Maira Kalman
• Bad Behavior, Mary Gaitskill
• Why Not Me?, Mindy Kaling
• Princesses Behaving Badly, Linda Rodriguez McRobbie
• This is How You Lose Her, Junot Diaz
• The Bell Jar, Sylvia Plath

What books would you add to this list?

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If you’ve got someone nursing a broken heart today, or maybe you’re just looking for a way to treat yourself amongst all the romance things, here’s some gifts you might find interesting:

Smells Like A Fresh Start Candle – $17.99 on Amazon

This cute soy candle is great for the newly single. Scented with lavender and eucalyptus, it will help you relax and let go of all the chaos that has come before.

Smudging Sage – $10.99 on Amazon

Best way to clear out the negative energy? Some say it’s the best sage your home. I love the smell of sage. There’s definitely cheaper smudge sticks out there, but this one is packaged well for gifting.

You Are Awesome! Affirmation Cards – $15.95 on Amazon

Everyone needs to hear they are awesome from time to time. These beautifully illustrated cards are perfect to keep in a desk drawer and pull out on the hard days, or to keep in a bag and leave a card behind when you see someone else struggling.

Regardless of if you are celebrating the day, or avoiding it at all costs, hoping you have a wonderful day and find good books to read today!

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What I’m Reading

• Current print book: Toxic Prey, John Sandford
• Current audio book: TBD
• Book I’m most looking forward to: Eat Pray Love, Elizabeth Gilbert