One of our regular customers requested Still: The Art of Noticing by local author Mary Jo Hoffman. As soon as I read the description, I was hooked. Years ago, Hoffman committed to taking one photo a day for a calendar year, capturing items she found on her daily walks. More than a decade later, she was still doing this daily photography practice and posting the images on her blog—which then became a gorgeous book that was published in 2024.
Set on neutral backgrounds, the photographs let each piece of nature shine and are beautiful in their spare presentation. As we know, the world can feel extremely chaotic, and what better antidote to a busy, overwhelmed brain than being encouraged to slow down and notice the tiny moments of beauty happening around us every day? My favorite part of the book is the idea of microseasons. Hoffman catalogs the subtle changes and shifts happening in our local ecosystem through text and images. It’s almost like an almanac but with incredibly stunning photos and heartfelt reflections added to the mix.
Kia White is part of the team at Lake Country Booksellers. For more recommendations, call the shop at 651.426.0918.
