✨ Newsletter Issue #9 - November 28th, 2025 ✨
Postcard from Shakespeare and Company (Paris, France)
Welcome to the 9th edition of The CoSee Edit! CoSee is an eco-minded, values-led community fostering unexpected and new relationships through sustainable living. We are building something unique – digital and physical spaces and events where people can pause, share ideas, and support what matters.
Happy Thanksgiving from us to you! We hope you are enjoying your days in all the ways you like. 🧡 This week, we are sharing:
💭 A quote to carry with you
🍂 The Give & Get Edit | Building a Slow Shelf
🙏 2nd Shout Out | CoSee Corner | Join Us
Ready? Here we go! 🚀
A quote to begin 💭
The truth knocks on the door and you say, ‘Go away, I'm looking for the truth,’ and so it goes away. Puzzling.
Pre-loved Copies Available Here 📚
$3.99 - Mass Market Paperback from Half Price Books (HPB)
$6.49 - Multiple formats available at this price from Half Price Books
$6.53 - From ThriftBooks-Atlanta on AbeBooks - Paperback in "Good" condition
$8.49 - Trade Paperback from Half Price Books
$8.99 - Hardcover from Half Price Books
You can browse their current inventory at hpb.com or check the specific listing page. ThriftBooks also has multiple copies starting around $6-7 in various conditions on both their website (thriftbooks.com) and on AbeBooks.
The Give & Get Edit | Building a Slow Shelf 🍂
This season, we’re giving thanks for the stories that stay:
the ones that linger
shift our thinking
connect us to each other
In a culture of speed and “to be read (TBR)” lists, what if we slowed down? What if we built a slow shelf — made of books that shape us, stories we’re ready to share, and copies that deserve a second life in someone else’s hands?
The books that have stayed with us & why…
All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten* by Robert Fulghum
“Credo” starting on page one tells you much of what you need to know – sharing, playing fair, and of course, “no matter how old you are–when you go out into the world, it is best to hold hands and stick together.” The lessons here resonate and show the universality in our humanity.
The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World* by Robin Wall Kimmerer
In this quick read, we are invited to imagine an economy rooted in reciprocity — one where gifts are shared freely, relationships are central, and value is measured in care, not profit. The running theme is: “all flourishing is mutual.”
One Hundred Saturdays: Stella Levi and the Search for a Lost World* by Michael Frank
This book was born out of one hundred or six years of Saturdays filled with conversation, connection, and stories. Stella’s life prior to World War II (WWII) is one of ordinary and extraordinary moments that make for tender wisdom and brings to light a piece of history worth knowing.
Anna Karenina* by Leo Tolstoy
A lengthy read but a classic you should not miss! Tolstoy paints his characters with so much depth and detail, giving each of them and its story a completeness that makes this book stand out.
The Choice: Embrace the Possible* by Dr. Edith Eva Eder
The first part of this book is heavy but the second half is wildly uplifting. Ultimately, each of us has a choice to live fully and embrace our own strengths and flaws. It’s a perspective-shifting read!
Richer, Wiser, Happier: How the World's Greatest Investors Win in Markets and Life* by William Green
The title of this non-fiction book is almost deceptive. Yes, it tells stories of ordinary people who became extraordinary investors, but the lessons in this book are about life and being authentic and true to yourself. It will surprise you!
At CoSee, we believe every book has more than one chapter — the one we read, and the one we pay forward.
⬇️ Explore the CoSee Corner pilot and join others building their own shelves.
2nd Shout Out | CoSee Corner | Join Us 🙏
CoSee is launching a new way for local readers to connect — starting with the books they already love and the stories they’ve been waiting to find. We’re calling it CoSee Corner.
Creator: Dedraw Studio I Credit: Getty Images
We’re kicking things off with a small digital pilot in January 2026, designed to bring together book lovers across the tri-state area. We’re inviting folks to showcase their favorite reads and connect with others in their area. This is the first in a series of experiments that will evolve how readers:
Share,
Discover, and
Engage
with books in their communities.
Each phase builds toward something bigger — and after every pilot, we’ll host an IRL community event to bring the experience to life.
We’re looking for 50+ tri-state area readers to help shape this journey.
If you’re curious, passionate about books, and excited to be part of something new, we’d love to have you.
🖋️ Sign up now to join the first wave + pass it along to someone or someones else! We promise, it won’t take more than 2 minutes to fill out.
With questions, please e-mail [email protected].
Until next time… 🤗
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