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Don't Read This If You're Happy
Self-HelpGumroad

Don't Read This If You're Happy

by Reema Nair

An honest, occasionally funny workbook for people going through a rough patch. No toxic positivity. Just practical prompts and permission to feel bad for a bit.

The Midnight Library — A Reading Journal
JournalsKDP

The Midnight Library — A Reading Journal

by Quiet Shelf Co.

Track every book you read with plot summaries, quotes, ratings, and a "would a different version of me love this?" reflection prompt.

The Founder's Weekly
PlannersGumroad

The Founder's Weekly

by Solo Stack

A 52-week business planner for solo founders. OKR tracking, cash flow check-ins, weekly retrospectives, and a quarterly "is this still worth it?" review.

Weekly Reset Planner
PlannersEtsy

Weekly Reset Planner

by Steady Press

Undated weekly planner with a Sunday reset ritual built in — brain dump, priority stack, and a single intention for the week. Refillable.

The Last Train to Oaxaca
FictionGumroad

The Last Train to Oaxaca

by Elena Voss

A slow-burn literary novella set across three train journeys in Mexico. About the conversations we have with strangers that change us permanently.

Morning in 5 Minutes
Self-HelpKDP

Morning in 5 Minutes

by Ananya Roy

A micro-journal for people who hate journaling. Five questions, five minutes, one page. 90-day format. Designed for the person who keeps abandoning blank notebooks.

Dot Grid Companion — A5
JournalsKDP

Dot Grid Companion — A5

by Spare Paper Co.

180 pages of 5mm dot grid on cream paper. Lay-flat binding. No dates, no prompts, no structure — just space to think.

A Sky Full of Ordinary Things
FictionKDP

A Sky Full of Ordinary Things

by James Okoro

A quiet, tender novel-in-stories about a Nigerian family across three generations. Shortlisted for two indie fiction prizes. Sold 800+ copies with zero marketing.

You're Not Distracted - You're Dopamine-Hacked
Self-HelpGumroad

You're Not Distracted - You're Dopamine-Hacked

by Ankit Gupta

A no-fluff guide to reclaiming your focus. Breaks down how your brain's reward system got hijacked, the hidden habits killing your clarity, and the exact steps to reset. No recycled productivity hacks.

Planner for Designers
PlannersGumroad

Planner for Designers

by Ankit Gupta

A simple daily planner that works.

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