The Awe-manac: A Daily Dose of Wonder

by Jill Badonsky

A playfully practical guide that’s a refreshing twist on the revered Farmer’s Almanac, The Awe-Manac provides daily forecasts and directives to help readers make life more creative, amusing, gratifying, and extraordinary—every day of the year! Through 365 days, readers are encouraged to think more brilliantly, laugh more often, make art or write creatively, and simply add a lot more “awe” into daily life.Brimming with Jill Badonsky’s colorful, whimsical art, and filled with fun features like “Soul Vitamins,” “GlumBusters,” “Daily Toasts,” and “Doses of Mirth,” The Awe-Manac will be an enchanting “companion” throughout the year—a perennial guide that invites its readers to find the joy and amusement in every day.

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help, Art, Writing, Inspirational, Humor, Reference

448 pages, Hardcover

First published December 8, 2008

Reviews

[Jennifer]

Beautiful book - beautiful illustrations. Absolutely a must have! It instantly brightens your day, just by looking through it, let alone actually doing what is within it.

One of my very favorite things about it is that at the start of each day, you get to name that day.

Just a wonderful pick-me-up!! :)

[Caitlin]

I LOVE this Happy, sweet and charming book. A little kiss of happiness each day. Encourages you to break out of your norm and live a little. Great quotes sprinkle the pages- I think it is a wonderful book for just thinking outside the box- very good creative ideas, helped with a bit of writers block.

[Rebecca Johnson]

Beautiful art that is colorful and sweet with a different dose everyday. Full of surprises, you will have to read ahead and start over like I did. I found this book thoughtful, creative, and inspirational. I would recommend it to anyone who likes to incorporate a bit of non-denominational spirituality and creativity into their day.

[Kirstin Tesner]

I'm loving this one. I will be using it everyday this year (at least that's the current plan). It makes you really think about everyday and why each day is special.

[Robin]

This book is great for writers and lovers of quirkiness and quotes and silly named days.

[Kirsten]

I love this book. It's a fantastic way to start your day. The writing prompts are engaging, the daily tidbits are interesting and often educational, and it just helps bring some fun into your world.

[Margaret]

This book is Awesome. It is a big, beautiful. colorful book filled with inspiration. It is a book that can be read all year long. The book has so many wonderful quotes!

[Mari]

such juicy fun for creatives and those who think they aren't creative!

[Danielle Palmer]

I bought this to give as a present to someone. I never gave it, and it ended up being a present to me! It is fun and inspirational.

[Audrey]

It was fun following along for the month ( since it’s a full year and I got it from the library) I loved the creative prompts and sayings , it’s definitely light and fun! I would get this to do for the full year

[Joan]

This was a fun book! I read a page each morning this year as a way to start each day on a positive note.

[Karen]

Best whimsical fun journaling art book ever! Has been my favorite for years! Colorful, humorous, insightful. I’ve used it daily for so long I have to tape it together.

[S]

I'm planning on using this books as it's intended: doing one page a day for the next year. I haven't read any of the pages except for the ones in the introduction, and the one for this month and this day (I started today). Unusual for me, since I would normally skim through this whole book in one sitting....but I really want to try this as a way to help me journal so I'm 'saving' the surprises for each day.

[Sherry]

This is such a fun book. Every page is a delight, filled with wonderful illustrations, daily soul vitamins, awe-servances, a toast of the day, journal juju, aha-phrodisiacs, and a dose of mirth. It inspires creativity, celebrates moments of wonder, delight and amusement, and develops habits of happiness. I borrowed this from the library but I think I will have to order one from Amazon. I love to open it at random and read a page or two.

[Jennifer]

This was a really interesting book. It's offers two things:
1. Daily (or as often as you want) guided journaling or creativity
2. A guide to help you change your outlook on life.

If you want to add the joy of childlike awe, discovery, and wonder to your life, you need this book. It will help you let go of cynicism and open yourself up.

It's a fun read. And if you embrace the ideas in the book, you will be happier.

[Becky Schulman]

This is one that I read over and over. It reminds me on a daily basis to look for the little things in life that can bring joy, contentment, excitement. It also gives me ideas of things to share with friends and family.

[Callista]

A great idea in theory; I like day-to-day inspiration type books. But, I didn't like the "clip-art" quality of the art throughout the pages. Also, I felt over loaded... there was too many things in this book I didn't particularly care for.

[Relyn]

With a great title like this, I thought sure I'd love it. BLECH!! Not worth the paper it was printed on. Better to make toilet paper with it.

[Mary Sue]

A short dose of thoughts and quotes. Great for thinking and doing when you need just a bite and not a whole brain or mouthful!

[Marie]

This book had a lot of great information and ideas... but it just wasn't for me.

[Annie]

This is a fun daily book. Quotes, inspiration, funny thoughts. I enjoyed this book.

[Jane]

It's a cute little book, one I might buy for certain friends.

[Asrina Maharani]

Awesomely beautiful book, lift your spirit and creativity each day of the year. Always by my bedside. I love the colorful illustration and the fun induced creativity.
Reading it a page everyday.....

[Siobhán Mc Laughlin]

Brilliant, inventive, quirky, wonder-full. This book was a great addition to the year! Thoroughly enjoyed my daily readings.

[Addicted to Books]

I got this book from the library. It was such a fun experience that I ordered my own copy from amazon.

Highly reommended for anyone doing creative work or gettig in touch with their inner child!

[Marianne Mullen]

It's been a while since I read this book but I remember it being very creative and crazy!

[Donna]

Very cute, but in journal format so not so good as library book!