This Season of Life

What do you need in this season of life? With the same warmth and wisdom found in her popular newsletter, Slow Brew Sunday, Jules Acree meets you in the in-between with 30 thoughtful letters and gentle practices, guiding you to notice what might need to shift . . . even a little bit.

Are you stepping into something new? Maybe you’re reassessing your goals, eyeing an overstuffed junk drawer, outgrowing an old identity, or wondering why the habits and routines you once loved aren’t sticking.

This Season of Life is an invitation to tune in to the season you’re in and redefine productivity not as doing more but as creating space for what matters most. Whether you’re feeling the fresh energy of new beginnings or the messy middle of figuring it out, looking for structure that helps you feel grounded, or savoring the everyday joys of a season that already feels good, this book meets you there.

Spend just a few minutes each week with a personal letter from Jules and an exercise tailored to help you take the next small step:

• Notice when you’re stretched thin and saying yes on autopilot + a bandwidth menu to order only what you have capacity for
• Reframe “failure” as a clue to what’s actually right for you + a fill-in-the-blank pep talk that gives you permission to try something new
• Show up before you feel ready, even if it’s a little cringe + a courage check-in for doing it anyway
• Build gentle systems that make it easier to reset when life gets full + a few low-lift habits to bring you back to center

No matter where you find yourself, This Season of Life helps you move through change with clarity, meet overwhelm with ease, and honor identity shifts with compassion.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs