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Welcome back to the rare and wondrous Otterpine newsletter! So rare, in fact, you might be wondering, “Who otter these people?” You might have signed up at otterpine.com, saeah.com, or at one of our book fair tables. However we crossed paths, we’re delighted to reconnect.
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We're halfway through 2025 (how?!), and it's the perfect time to pause, reflect, and share what’s blooming in our world—some new releases, some book recs, some wins, and of course, a little otter joy.

As always, if you’re curious about a book, want to chat about publishing, or just want to say hi, hit reply. We’re real people, and we read every email (eventually, promise).

1. Tired of all the stressful news? Our friends at Interintellect are hosting a free SuperSalon on Thursday, June 12 at 1PM EDT with Otterpine author Arunjay Katakam and NYU professor Erica Robles-Anderson, exploring Arunjay's book, Generation Hope: How Inclusive Economics Can Help Us Thrive—a hopeful look at how inclusive economic systems can help us meet the challenges of climate change, inequality, and global instability. All attendees get a free e-book download. RSVP here to join the conversation →​
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2. ​​In otter news: ​Swedish Otters on the Path to Recovery​: In Sweden, the Eurasian otter population has made a remarkable recovery after near-extinction in the 20th century. Thanks to improved habitats, reduced hunting, and conservation efforts, the species is thriving. Experts believe otters could be removed from Sweden's red list of threatened species by 2025​.
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3. We’ve had some beautiful books join the Otterpine catalog recently: Two Thoughts by Jim O’Shaughnessy with Vatsal Kaushik is a curated illustrated collection of 500 quotes from 250 of the world’s most influential minds—each page designed to spark reflection, inspiration, and thoughtful conversation; Tao of Founders by Guillaume Racine is a timeless guide to the inner journey of entrepreneurship, offering wisdom and resilience through the paradoxes of building something from scratch; Useful Not True by Derek Sivers is a sharp, perspective-shifting book on beliefs, decision-making, and understanding others—encouraging us to focus less on what’s “true” and more on what’s useful; and The Playbooks: Seasons by Kendra Adachi are thoughtfully designed journals inspired by her Lazy Genius philosophy, offering simple, actionable guidance to help you align your routines, priorities, and choices with what truly matters—without the pressure of perfection. Find your next read on our Otterpine shelf →​
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4. We’re thrilled to announce that Amanda K Gross’s powerful book, White Women, Get Ready: How Healing Post-Traumatic Mistress Syndrome Leads to Anti-Racist Change, has been awarded a Silver Nautilus Book Award in the Social Change & Social Justice category. Out of hundreds of entries, this book stood out for its courageous storytelling, deep healing work, and vision for a more just world. We’re so proud to see it honored as part of the Nautilus community, which celebrates “Better Books for a Better World.”​​
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5. We've also added two beautifully illustrated picture books: Magic Everywhere by Kristy Johnson invites families to rediscover the wonder of nature through the eyes of a child and My Body Is Sacred by Julia Considine Pierce helps girls understand their bodies as sacred, offering clear, empowering lessons on health, hygiene, boundaries, and self-worth. Looking for something meaningful to share with a little one in your life? Explore our children’s books →
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6. Need some summer reading inspo? None of these are Otterpine books, but we wish they were! Playground by Richard Powers is a layered, luminous novel of AI, love of the ocean, and the game of Go, all wrapped in sweeping storytelling; Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer is a poetic, unforgettable reflection on plants, reciprocity, and Indigenous wisdom; The Bookshop by Evan Friss offers a fascinating cultural history of bookshops as civic spaces; and The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel is a haunting, atmospheric meditation on wealth, illusion, and the quiet unraveling of lives. Got a rec for us? Drop us a reply—we’d love to read what you’re reading.​
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7. Interested in receiving free books from our catalog in exchange for an honest review on Amazon? Fill out this form to join the Otterpine Book Reviewer Program and we'll contact you as free books become available.
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