HarperElixir, a new line of mind, body, spirit books from HarperOne, is front and center in Shelf Awareness’s newsletter. In addition to showcasing the five fabulous inaugural books coming from the line this fall, the issue explains the genesis of HarperElixir, underscoring the relevance and timeliness of books that focus deeply on the essence of the human spirit.
“We’ve seen a huge sea change at the interconnection of culture, wellness, fashion, transformation and new thought from retailers to retreat centers, across gender and generation,” Boutote said. “We call it hippie meets hipster–people who see themselves as spiritual, mindful, compassionate, curious who prefer the artisanal to the machine-made, who want to find truth, meaning, miracles.”
HarperOne’s Senior VP and Publisher, Mark Tauber, views HarperElixir as a natural step in furthering what the San Francisco based imprint has been doing for years. “Forming HarperElixir is an effort to zero in on a distinct category that has long been one of the cornerstones of our business,” Tauber told Shelf Awareness.
Here’s a quick glance at what’s coming from HarperElixir starting next month:
Sacred Nature and Sacred Symbols by Lydia Hess
On Sale October 6 | $9.99
“Coloring Books for the Soul are a unique addition to the rapidly growing adult coloring book category,” said Boutote. “Bringing together the sacred elements of nature and mystical symbols beautifully illustrated in Lydia Hess’s unique scratchboard-montage style as well as the positive words throughout feels like a joyous and a soul nourishing experience.”
Persephone Rising: Awakening the Heroine Within by Carol S. Pearson
On Sale October 13 | $26.99
“It is at once a modern manifesto and a wisdom book that speaks to the heroine in every woman,” HarperElixir Senior Editor, Libby Edelson, told Shelf Awareness.
The Toltec Art of Life and Death by Don Miguel Ruiz
On Sale October 27 | $25.99
“In his previous books, Don Miguel distilled ancient Toltec wisdom to simple practices and principles. Now, in The Toltec Art of Life and Death, he offers the master class, revealing the deeper teachings he has shared only with his personal students in courses and lectures and at sacred sites in Mexico and South America,” said Boutote.
Turn Your Mate into Your Soulmate: A Practical Guide to Happily Ever After by Arielle Ford
On Sale December 29 | $25.99
Read the entire Shelf Awareness issue on HarperElixir to learn more about what’s ahead for the new line of books.