✨ Newsletter Issue #6 - October 17th, 2025 ✨
Cat meets books.
Welcome to the 6th 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.
Weekend + Halloween vibes incoming! Sip something delicious while we sprinkle three sparks of joy your way.
💭 A quote to carry with you
🧡 Did you know? I Books that haunt the shelves
👻 Homemade Halloween Costumes I Book Characters
Ready? Here we go! 🚀
A quote to begin 💭
❇️ A Pulitzer Prize winning book & winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature ❇️
“He licked his lips. ‘Well, if you want my opinion—’
‘I don’t,’ She said. ‘I have my own.’”
Pre-loved Copies Available Here | A (Banned) Classic📚
Read the words that surround the quote above by purchasing a used edition at any of these sites! 💸
Additional budget option:
ThriftBooks has paperback copies starting at $5.09 in "Very Good" condition, with free shipping on orders over $15.
The mass market paperback editions are the cheapest but are smaller in size. If you prefer a standard-sized paperback, the $4.75-$5.09 range offers good value with better conditions. All of these options include free or low-cost shipping.
DIY Halloween Costumes | Book Characters 👻
Are you gearing up for a spooky, sugar-filled Halloween? We’re here to help make it inexpensive, DIY-friendly, and easy.
Instagram screenshot from many years ago.
Here are some classic characters who might just make you the costume winner this year.
👰♀️ The Summer I Turned Pretty - Belly’s Effortless Wedding Fit
Yes, this book* became a popular TV show courtesy of Jenny Han, so inspiration is easy to find!
What you need: White slip, teeny tiny necklace, and a simple ring.
DIY twist: Grab yourself a Jeremiah or Conrad to match.
🧥 Sherlock Holmes
What you need: Long coat or blazer, scarf, hat (any cap can stand in for a deerstalker), magnifying glass.
DIY twist: Cardboard “pipe” or paper badge that says Consulting Detective.
👓 Where’s Waldo
What you need: Red-and-white striped shirt, beanie, glasses.
DIY twist: Use masking tape or red fabric scraps on a white shirt to create stripes.
🌳 The Giving Tree
What you need: Green top, brown pants, tape or pin paper leaves on clothing.
DIY twist: Use old paper scraps for the leaves and remove them for composting later.
📚 A Stack of Books (Group Costume)
Each person dresses in one color, representing a book spine.
DIY twist: Add the title and author using markers or tape.
Did you know? | Books that haunt the shelves 🧡
Credit: Etsy
As the weather cools and we curl up with our favorite reads, millions of other books sit quietly on shelves — waiting to be opened.
Annually, traditional publishing in the U.S. produces ~500,000-1,000,000 new titles.
Each one takes ~2–3 pounds of wood and 2+ gallons of water to produce, not to mention the ink, energy, and shipping miles behind it.
Over 30% of printed books go unsold or unread.
It’s a gentle reminder that even our most beloved objects — stories, paper, knowledge — have their own footprints. This fall, before adding something new to your shelf, consider revisiting an old favorite, lending an entertaining story, or sharing a book that’s been gathering dust. The most magical stories might be the ones already in your home. 🪄
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Until next time… 🤗
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