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Publishing books that inform, advise, and inspire.☀️
An imprint of @simonandschuster. Founded 2021.

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Alright, alright…I’ve officially been influenced 🤭
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Have you heard of the brain stacking trend? The ultimate goal is to stop doomscrolling by doing analog hobbies, most commonly puzzle books, journaling, and some reading. I’ve added my own bookish spin on this and have not only included my current read but also added a self-help, non-fiction book to my stack as part of my self care. Shoutout to @_simonelement for this copy of “The Year of Yes”! This was the perfect way to start my self-care Sunday.
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My goal here is to do this a few times a week, or whenever I feel the urge to put down my book and start scrolling. I’m hoping to also reduce my screen time, and increase my creativity and productivity levels.
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QOTD: Have you seen this trend? If so, do you have any recommendations to add to my stack?
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#bookstagram #brainstack #brainstacking

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Nothing beats a one pan dessert, especially when you make it in an old fashioned cast iron skillet. This Skillet Apple Crisp with Shortbread Crumble from Lidey Heuck’s Cooking In Real Life is the perfect Fall dessert. Warm from the oven, topped with a good vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce…Heaven !

@lideylikes #cookinginreallife #falldessert #skilletapplecrisp #shortbreadcrumble @_simonelement @simonlovesindies #onepandessert

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𝓑𝓸𝓸𝓴 𝓗𝓪𝓾𝓵 #SimonElementPartner @simonacumen @_simonelement l Huge thank you to the authors and Simon Element for this incredible book haul! I grabbed Take Your Back Back first for this almost 40 year old retiree erasing any health issues due to corporate life! I’m obsessed with this publisher because they always have bangers that make me deeply ponder the way I run my life.

𝘘𝘖𝘛𝘋: 𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘣𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵?

𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓑𝓸𝓸𝓴 𝓗𝓪𝓾𝓵 📚
• Imagine That l Cassandra Vieten, PhD @cassandra.vieten
• Better Good l Scott M. Curran @scottmcurran
• The Halloween Movie Cookbook l Ryan Alvarez & Adam Merrin @husbandsthatcook
• Take Your Back Back l Christine Goertz, DC, PhD @christinehgoertz @takeyourbackback
• Life in Perspective l Tiago Forte @fortelabsco
• The Insider Advantage l Matthew Bidwell
• The Middle School Mom’s Survival Guide l Kristin Hensley & Jen Smedley @imomsohard @imomsohardpodcast
• Food Sense l Christopher Gardner @cgardnerphd
• Mean: The Psychology of Female Rivalry and How to Break the Cycle l Tracy Vaillancourt, PhD with Alyssa Giacobbe
• Pause l Shawn Vanderhoven with Anne Vanderhoven @pausetoleadbrilliantwork

🏷️ #SimonElement #BookHaul #Bookstagram #NonfictionBooks

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Thank you @_simonelement #gift

The Illustrated Compendium of Horror
Liz Deleo
9/9/26
Simon Element

Book overview
The world of horror comes to life with this gorgeously illustrated and whimsical journey through the genre—exploring the folklore, monsters, and tropes that have fueled our fears for centuries.

Horror is where the macabre meets the profound, and The Illustrated Compendium of Horror is your visual guide to its twisted world. Drawing from film, fiction, and folklore, this immersive tour follows horror’s evolution from primal tales of survival to the heart pounding thrillers of today.

We’ve dissected the genre into all its terrifying parts. Inside, you’ll discover:

- The Origins of Horror: The ancient mythology, folklore, and religious traditions that have shaped the genre since the dawn of humanity.

- The Science of Horror: What happens in our brains when we’re scared—and why we can’t get enough of it.

- The Characters of Horror: The stories behind horror’s most iconic characters—the vampires, witches, and werewolves that have bled into our hearts.

- Horror through the Decades: How history, culture, and catastrophe have shaped the genre from the turn of the century to today.

And more!

With seek-and-find puzzles, quizzes, and hidden surprises throughout, The Illustrated Compendium of Horror is a fun and interactive guide to one of world’s most enduring genres.

Enter…if you dare.

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Thank you @_simonelement #free This is so fun.

The Halloween Movie Cookbook: 65 Hauntingly Delicious Recipes Inspired by Your Favorite Spooky Movies
Simon Element
Ryan Alvarez
Adam Merrin
7/21/26

A fang-tastically fun cookbook with recipes inspired by classic Halloween films for every ghoul, goblin, and horror buff who believes October 31st is the most delicious night of the year.

From The Nightmare Before Christmas to Ghostbusters, The Addams Family to Beetlejuice, this playful and delightfully spooky cookbook conjures up sixty-five recipes inspired by some of the most iconic Halloween movies of all time. Whether you’re hosting a scary movie marathon, planning a killer costume party, or just in it for the tricks and treats, The Halloween Movie Cookbook serves up something for every kind of monster or witch at heart.

Run amok with Dead Man’s Toes from Hocus Pocus; sink your fangs into Louis’s Ratatouille inspired by Interview with the Vampire; raise the dead with Casper’s Tall Stack of Pumpkin Pancakes; do the Time Warp (again) with Dr. Frank-N-Furter’s Mini Frankfurters, inspired by The Rocky Horror Picture Show; and imbibe like an Owens sister with Midnight Margaritas from Practical Magic. With playful headnotes and spook-tacular photography filled with easter eggs from the films, this book is your ultimate guide to turning your favorite frightening flicks into a fabulous feast.

Perfect for spooky movie lovers, Halloween superfans, and anyone who thinks pumpkin spice should be a year-round staple, The Halloween Movie Cookbook is a wickedly delicious time.

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🎃Ahah! This book has such great recipes adapted to fit the most famous horror movies. I am glad it included Lost Boys, The Craft and Horror Picture Show among the Adam Family, It, Shinning and other famous ones.

I already salivate over one black rice paella for The Addams Family. It has suggestions for menus, appetizers, main dishes, drinks and desserts.

#HalloweenMovieCookbook
@_simonelement
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Is it time to start thinking about braising, stewing, or baking? 🍴 Here’s what’s on our choosily chosen shelves right now: some great Canadian tastemakers, a forager we love, and a few global flavours.

GARDE MANGER by Chuck Hughes and Christopher Merrick 🍁
HAPPY SNACKING AND DON’T DIE! by Alexis Nikole Nelson
DONE RIGHT by Teo Paul 🍁
OTTOLENGHI SIMPLE TOO by Yotam Ottolenghi
H MART: THE COOKBOOK by Stacey Kwon
THE MON LAPIN COOKBOOK by Marc-Olivier Frappier, Jessica Noël, Vanya Filipovic and Mireille Silcoff 🍁

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EAT WITH AFIA by Afia Amoako 🍁
FOOD IS A FEELING by Carla Lalli Music
GYETK by Rachel Greening and Spencer Greening 🍁
EVERYTHING DELISH by Jamie Milne 🍁
A FEATHER AND A FORK by Crystal Wahpepah with Amy Paige Condon

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#books #bookish #bookworm #bookrecommendations #booknerd

THANK YOU SIMON ELEMENT FOR THE COMPLIMENTARY REVIEW COPY.

SYNOPSIS
From The Nightmare Before Christmas to Ghostbusters, The Addams Family to Beetlejuice, this playful and delightfully spooky cookbook conjures up sixty-five recipes inspired by some of the most iconic Halloween movies of all time. Whether you’re hosting a scary movie marathon, planning a killer costume party, or just in it for the tricks and treats, The Halloween Movie Cookbook serves up something for every kind of monster or witch at heart.

Run amok with Dead Man’s Toes from Hocus Pocus; sink your fangs into Louis’s Ratatouille inspired by Interview with the Vampire; raise the dead with Casper’s Tall Stack of Pumpkin Pancakes; do the Time Warp (again) with Dr. Frank-N-Furter’s Mini Frankfurters, inspired by The Rocky Horror Picture Show; and imbibe like an Owens sister with Midnight Margaritas from Practical Magic. With playful headnotes and spook-tacular photography filled with easter eggs from the films, this book is your ultimate guide to turning your favorite frightening flicks into a fabulous feast.

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Thank you to @_simonelement for this awesome hardcover of The Halloween Movie Cookbook by Ryan Alvarez and Adam Merrin. I can’t wait to try some of these recipes, they look so tasty!!🎃🖤👻💚 @husbandsthatcook @_simonelement #elementalreaders #freegift

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Thank you to the publisher for this beautiful hardcover copy of The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff. What a lovely way to spend a Friday afternoon. Using Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends to explore the principles of Taoism, this little book is as charming as it is thoughtful. I came away with a renewed love for Pooh and a genuine appreciation for Taoist philosophy.
@_simonelement #elementalreaders #freegift #TheTaoOfPooh #BenjaminHoff #WinnieThePooh
🧸October 14, 2026, marked the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh 🍯

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🎧 Join Christy Carlson Romano as she reads a short excerpt from Once Upon a Trainwreck, her memoir about growing up in the spotlight and finding her way back to herself.

Want to hear more? Click the link in bio to get your copy of the audiobook.

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“I’m tired of this, grandpa”-Holes

This is how I feel dealing with middle school. My daughter is in 7th and when I tell you, the emotions. So many emotions. The huge leap from elementary school to middle school has been fraught with emotions. I’m very lucky that she mostly loves it or I’d be scared for my mental health. I’m also very lucky to have gotten this book at the perfect time. This is such a weird time of life, I feel in between so many stages. This book helps. It’s funny, it’s relatable and it’s just what i needed.

If I blink twice, save me.

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