Life is always winking at us, calling our attention to the beauty hidden in plain sight. Why do we so often miss what’s right in front of us, lost in thought, tethered to our phones, or buried under endless to-do lists?

Everyday Wonder is an anthology of essays, poems, photographs and creative practices for everyone who longs to recover their sense of astonishment with daily life. It’s an invitation to notice what we often overlook, and to gently and playfully stretch our senses to take in a bit more of the extra-ordinary world we inhabit every day.

There are chapters about finding glimpses of wonder at home, on the street, across the land and in our own bodies, as well essays which explore how the practice of everyday wonder can help us stay hopeful in challenging times.

The book includes work by many of my favourite poets including Ross Gay, Jackie Kay, Ellen Bass, Mary Oliver, William Stafford and James Crews, alongside photographs by Josie George, Shin Noguchi, Jenny Lewis, John Peter Askew, Lisa Sorgini, Niall McDiarmid and many others.

Everyday Wonder is published at a time when our media channels are thick with stories of hurt and horror. I hope it can be a small carrier of hope in dark times, a gentle reminder that there is beauty and tenderness in the world too, and that we can exercise great power by noticing and amplifying it. It’s the kind of book I need to read right now to keep my spirit strong. I hope it also meets your tender hearts with the medicine they need.

I’d love you to buy it here direct from the wonderful independent publisher Hoxton Mini Press, who will not only wrap it in beautiful paper but also plant a tree for every sale! Tree-planting isn’t high on Amazon’s agenda, but if you do buy it there, and enjoy it, please leave a positive review - that would make a huge difference to me.

I’ll be offering lots of talks and workshops in collaboration with contributors to the book in coming months. Be sure you’re signed up to my newsletter to stay informed.