Can’t wait to discuss this powerful book with everyone this Saturday, December 9th at 3pm ET!


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I’ll be sharing all things Neil Gaiman this month (in celebration of our December pick: AMERICAN GODS). People often tell me they’ve never read any of Neil’s books because they simply don’t know where to start. So let me guide you …

NEVERWHERE was published in 1996.This book also leans into magical realism, but NEVERWHERE ventures into a magical world that hums beneath the streets of London. A place where people fall through the cracks. It’s eerie, yet familiar, and filled with unforgettable characters. 

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Neil Gaiman Recommendations: NEVERWHERE

Come move your body to the tale of Ra: one of the oldest and most powerful deities in the Egyptian pantheon. Ancient Egyptians believed it was the sun god's duty to travel across the sky everyday, bringing life and light to all beings. Yet he paid the nightly price, dipping his boat into the underworld where he battled the deadly serpent Apep every night, often with assistance from his daughter Bastet, and Set, the god of chaos. 

Prepare yourself for a journey through sun salutations, boat variations, and the ultimate quest for balance.

75 minutes
Level 2 - 2/3
Props: 2 blocks and optional strap

Postures include: Nadi Shodhana, cat and cow, thread-the-needle, cobra and sphinx, 1/2 sun salutations, sun salutation A, 'underworld salutations' with many boat variations, eagle, jumping through to sit on blocks, warrior iii, crescent, half moon, modified side plank, chopasana, birddog, bow, wide legged fold, baddha konasana, savasana.

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STRANGE BEASTS Cover Inspiration Part I

Y’all: it’s happening! Starting to talk cover art for STRANGE BEASTS. Here’s Part I: the covers that inspire us! Feel free to join the conversation on our Discord!

Our December pick is here: AMERICAN GODS by @neilhimself 

An important part of the Inky Phoenix ethos is trying to find up-and-coming authors and amplifying important voices.  @neilhimself is the head of my literary pantheon and in no need of extra shine, but as you can see by the well-worn cover of my copy bought in 2001, this book is REMARKABLE. Completely ahead of its time, Neil Gaiman wove the perfect blend of modern and ancient mythology, historical lore and fantasy. I am beyond excited to reread this with my favorite people and discuss with y’all in January! 

Please support indie sellers when shopping such as our partner @bluebicyclebooks 💥

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Our December pick: AMERICAN GODS 

And we’re back with Three Top Picks from Ragnar Ashison! While incredibly impactful to his mamas, Ragnar may have a slightly different outlook on each title. Enjoy!

SEABISCUIT by Laura Hillenbrand
EATING ANIMALS by Jonathan Safran Foer
LIFE OF PI by Yann Martel

Three Top Picks from Ragnar Ashison!

The Book That Almost Got Away

My goal: to highlight NEVER WHISTLE AT NIGHT for Native American Heritage Day. The result: BOOK HUNTING!

Superstar Inky Phoenix member Kathy “Mama” Fagan (my mother-in-law!) shares her top three picks with “Inky” vibes. 

LIFE OF PI by Yann Martel
MIDDLESEX by @eugenides.jeffery 
CUTTING FOR STONE by @abraham.verghese.official 

Which have you read? Want to talk in depth? Become a member in our bio link and join our Discord and @bindery_books page!

Kathy “Mama” Fagan top three picks with “Inky” vibes

Cover Couture: "Chain Gang All-Stars" Edition

It's that time of month: BOOK FASHUN! Almost 100% of my outfits are from the amazing Black designer Christopher John Rogers. Wanna take the Inky Phoenix style challenge and dress up as our books? Share yours in our Discord!

Meet our First Inky Phoenix Press Author: Susan J. Morris!

Get ready to fall in love and wish it was already Fall 2024 ...

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My love for books runs deep. Bookstores were my favorite place to visit as a child, I received a double major in English Literature and Drama from the University of Virginia, and I went on to author *The Women's Health Big Book of Yoga* and *Aim True*. My most recent work was published in Zosia Mamet’s anthology, *My First Popsicle*, but my true loves have yet to meet the world — I too write fiction, and long to see it in published form. I co-host Free Cookies with my wife (and author!), Kate Fagan, where we banter and interview notables such as Madeline Miller, TJ Klune, George M. Johnson, and Emily St. John Mandel. Plus, we have the cutest rescue pup in the world: Ragnar Ashison.

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Kathryn Budig is an internationally celebrated yoga teacher, author, and founder of the online yoga platform, Haus of Phoenix. She is known for empowering her students and readers through her accessibility, humor, and creative instruction.

They say it takes a village, but here at Inky Phoenix Press, we know it takes a coven to create magic. Our club has always celebrated inclusivity and magic in all forms, and we now invite you to help us bring new and exciting voices to life. If you’re called to celebrate storytelling and community, while elevating new and deserving authors, please join us on this beautiful journey of making magic real.

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