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This Book Is a Retreat: 101 Soul-Nourishing Questions to Reconnect with Yourself
Immerse in a rich journey of self-exploration with this enchanting, powerful, and beautifully crafted guided journal!
Want to go on a retreat, but can't hop on a plane today? Embark on a journey of deep self-discovery from wherever you are with this soul-inspiring guided writing journal from bestselling author and artist Marianne Richmond and retreat facilitator and writer Aimee Hansen.
Page after page, you are invited on an expansive and liberating return to your essential self. With eleven enlightening themes and 101 curated open-ended writing prompts, this magical journal is designed to nourish your spirit, spark presence and joy, and awaken your heart.
If you’ve flipped through writing journals wishing to find prompts with real substance and depth, this journal was made for you.
If you’ve yearned to find questions that spark journaling that is truly insightful, fresh, and revealing, this journal was made for you.
If you’ve craved a reconnection with self that delights with surprise, catalyzes heart-opening clarity, and brings in new visions, this journal was made for you.
Unlike other writing journals, this book—infused with powerful themes, thoughtful quotes, and unique prompts—has been “retreat-tested” by women across hundreds of writing sessions before landing in these pages.
Ready to feel your feelings? Get out of your own way? Retrieve your inherent and unique self? Clarify your soulful desires? Choose your perspective? Connect with divine guidance? It’s all here. And more.
Begin the adventure towards a new sense of aliveness. This book is your invitation to a retreat, here and now.
Want to go on a retreat, but can't hop on a plane today? Embark on a journey of deep self-discovery from wherever you are with this soul-inspiring guided writing journal from bestselling author and artist Marianne Richmond and retreat facilitator and writer Aimee Hansen.
Page after page, you are invited on an expansive and liberating return to your essential self. With eleven enlightening themes and 101 curated open-ended writing prompts, this magical journal is designed to nourish your spirit, spark presence and joy, and awaken your heart.
If you’ve flipped through writing journals wishing to find prompts with real substance and depth, this journal was made for you.
If you’ve yearned to find questions that spark journaling that is truly insightful, fresh, and revealing, this journal was made for you.
If you’ve craved a reconnection with self that delights with surprise, catalyzes heart-opening clarity, and brings in new visions, this journal was made for you.
Unlike other writing journals, this book—infused with powerful themes, thoughtful quotes, and unique prompts—has been “retreat-tested” by women across hundreds of writing sessions before landing in these pages.
Ready to feel your feelings? Get out of your own way? Retrieve your inherent and unique self? Clarify your soulful desires? Choose your perspective? Connect with divine guidance? It’s all here. And more.
Begin the adventure towards a new sense of aliveness. This book is your invitation to a retreat, here and now.
240 pages, Hardcover
Published August 22, 2025
About the author
Marianne Richmond
324 books127 followersAuthor and artist Marianne Richmond has touched the lives of millions through her bestselling children's books that help people share their heart and connect with those they love. With 70+ books and 9 million copies sold, Richmond writes for the “unique everybody.” “Our stories are different AND our feelings are a lot the same,” says Marianne. "My hope is that my work is a bridge to the message of your own heart!"
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August 27, 2025
I picked up this journal last week, and I’m loving it so much already! The more I delve into it, the more I appreciate its details and intentionality. What really stands out is that it feels like both a cohesive journey (the way sections are organized thematically) and a collection of prompts that work well on their own.
I’ve tried many journals over the years but struggle to stay consistent and committed. Something about this book has drawn me in and I find myself carrying it around with me most days. The reflections and quotes are powerful companions to the prompts, which gently, but firmly, push you to look at yourself and reexamine your conscious and subconscious beliefs. My favorite section so far is Part 2: Being Present in Your Body, which resonates deeply with me in the way it calls you back to yourself.
I first encountered some of these prompts during one of the author’s in-person retreats and later in some online writing circles, and it’s been incredible to revisit them here in written form. The journal manages to capture that same sense of guidance and depth that I experienced in person, which makes it feel both personal and expansive.
I think it’s most powerful when you write directly in it, but even reading the introductions to each chapter sparks new reflections. The physical book is also well-designed: light enough to carry, with thick enough pages that ink doesn’t bleed through. I’d recommend this journal to anyone looking to connect more deeply with themselves—especially if you’ve struggled with consistency in the past. It’s thought-provoking, emotionally rooted, and beautifully crafted. I'm definitely a fan and can't wait to keep working through it!
[author:Aimee Hansen Marianne Richmond
I’ve tried many journals over the years but struggle to stay consistent and committed. Something about this book has drawn me in and I find myself carrying it around with me most days. The reflections and quotes are powerful companions to the prompts, which gently, but firmly, push you to look at yourself and reexamine your conscious and subconscious beliefs. My favorite section so far is Part 2: Being Present in Your Body, which resonates deeply with me in the way it calls you back to yourself.
I first encountered some of these prompts during one of the author’s in-person retreats and later in some online writing circles, and it’s been incredible to revisit them here in written form. The journal manages to capture that same sense of guidance and depth that I experienced in person, which makes it feel both personal and expansive.
I think it’s most powerful when you write directly in it, but even reading the introductions to each chapter sparks new reflections. The physical book is also well-designed: light enough to carry, with thick enough pages that ink doesn’t bleed through. I’d recommend this journal to anyone looking to connect more deeply with themselves—especially if you’ve struggled with consistency in the past. It’s thought-provoking, emotionally rooted, and beautifully crafted. I'm definitely a fan and can't wait to keep working through it!
[author:Aimee Hansen Marianne Richmond
October 15, 2025
Thank you, Sourcebooks, for my #gifted copy. My opinions are my own.
Beautiful. This book is just beautiful. It is a retreat--retreat from the world into the pages of reflection, encouraging the user to read, reflect, breathe, and just exist. And then to record what comes. The prompts are open-ended, allowing the participant to engage as much or as little as is natural, either in words, art, or in whatever way fits. I use it as a small space in my day to take time for myself and reflect, but it is flexible in how and how often it is used. Use it how it suits you best!
Beautiful. This book is just beautiful. It is a retreat--retreat from the world into the pages of reflection, encouraging the user to read, reflect, breathe, and just exist. And then to record what comes. The prompts are open-ended, allowing the participant to engage as much or as little as is natural, either in words, art, or in whatever way fits. I use it as a small space in my day to take time for myself and reflect, but it is flexible in how and how often it is used. Use it how it suits you best!
January 6, 2026
THIS BOOK IS A RETREAT is the perfect book for an at-home retreat. This journal is absolutely beautiful from the cover to the pages. The opening page greets you with "dear you" (how amazing) and invites you into a journey of self-reflection. It's a wonderful way to start your day to just pause, breathe
11 themes and prompts with 101 soul nourishing questions to help readers reconnect with themselves. Beautifully crafted with inspiring quotes, allowing you to write or draw on the pages in whatever way you feel. This book is just perfect for my every day personal journaling and you'll want to pick it up every day. I keep it on my night stand so it's there for me and my morning routine.
Highly recommend this beautiful book for anyone who loves to journal and to spark some joy in your every day life!
Thank you to my friends at sourcebooks for the gifted copy.
11 themes and prompts with 101 soul nourishing questions to help readers reconnect with themselves. Beautifully crafted with inspiring quotes, allowing you to write or draw on the pages in whatever way you feel. This book is just perfect for my every day personal journaling and you'll want to pick it up every day. I keep it on my night stand so it's there for me and my morning routine.
Highly recommend this beautiful book for anyone who loves to journal and to spark some joy in your every day life!
Thank you to my friends at sourcebooks for the gifted copy.
October 31, 2025
This book is an eye opening experience for the reader to remember who they are. I attended one of the author's (Aimee Hansen) writing retreats and it is undeniably one of the most beautiful experiences of my life. I know that this book is lovingly created and it asks the questions that will allow you to tap back into your intuition. It is perfect for daily journaling and it can be used by yourself or with a group of friends. Each page takes you on a new journey and is thoughtfully designed. I know that this book will make us rediscover what makes us feel most alive and how we can create a life filled with joy. I am so thankful for the authors and recommend this book to everyone I know!
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