Verbena Books

19/08/2025

Join author and storyteller Amanda Edmiston (Botanica Fabula) for a magical journey into Scotland’s gardens, folklore & herbal history. Amanda weaves tales with plants, potions & history, bringing the past vividly to life.🌿

✨ Free event for adults – booking essential!
📍 Carnegie Library | Saturday 23 August | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
📞 01292 286 385
🔗 Book online: https://southayrshirelibraries.eventcalendarapp.com/author-talk-and-workshop-with-amanda-edmiston

What's On Ayrshire
David and Charles
Amanda Edmiston, Botanica Fabula: herbal storyteller

30/07/2025

Thank you JUNO Magazine 😍🎉

Reviews by Alice Ellerby, Saffia Farr and Jess Hazel

30/07/2025

25% off when you pre-order any of these titles with online. 😍

Use code SUMMER25 by midnight tomorrow to make a huge saving on these books. Perfect for gifting, we have The Little Wild Library selection, The Spell Dispensary, The Solstice Yearbook, The Rewilding Yearbook, Birthstone Stories and many, many more!

Shop these titles and more todayl

21/06/2025

A journey through the archetypes of Goddesses and mythic figures 💫

In every woman’s life, there are moments of strength and vulnerability, passion and pain, joy and despair. What if these emotions are not just passing states, but powerful teachers waiting to guide us through our most difficult experiences? Maiden, Warrior, Mother, Crone explores through original retellings of the timeless stories of mythic figures and goddesses from around the world can help you embrace your deepest feelings, reclaim your power, and find meaning in life’s challenges.

This book reveals how these divine figures are more than symbols—they are mirrors of the inner wisdom we carry, and companions for every stage of life.

• Transform Pain into Power: Learn how goddesses like Persephone and Lilith show us that grief, rage, and exile are not signs of weakness but pathways to strength, growth, and transformation.

• Embrace the Fullness of Your Emotions: From the fiery warrior to the enigmatic crone, discover how each archetype helps you connect with powerful, yet often overlooked aspects of your own emotional landscape.

•Practical Exercises for Empowerment: Engage with journaling prompts and meditations that bring the wisdom of the goddesses into your everyday life. Spanning mythologies from the East to the West, Maiden, Warrior, Mother, Crone explores the stories of iconic figures like Eve, Medusa, Inanna, and more.

Whether you're seeking healing, guidance, or simply a deeper connection to your own divine feminine energy, Maiden, Warrior, Mother, Crone is your invitation to step into a world where myth meets reality, and the strength of the goddesses becomes a living, breathing part of you.

Embrace the archetypes. Own your power. Discover the goddess within.

Order your copy today with all good retailers and dive into these enchanting stories.

Julie Peters Wellness

12/06/2025

Check out this incredible video from Julie Peters Wellness 😍

Diving deep into the story of Persphone - taken from her brand new book, Maiden, Warrior, Mother, Crone - available to pre-order now with all good retailers.

https://youtu.be/Uc0P7o0UFD8?si=ibfuqLeHOwTFrJLz

In this special episode of Popcorn Therapy, Julie reads a story from her new book Maiden, Warrior, Mother, Crone. This is a reimagining of Persephone's story...

13/05/2025

😍WIN a copy of Folklore of the Sea😍

For your chance to win a copy of this facinating book simply:
🌊 Like this post
🌊 Tag a friend who'd like it too, or several friends!
🌊 Make sure you're following us so you know when the winner is announced!

For a BONUS entry:

🌊 Share this to your story & tag us! 😍

Our usual giveaway T&Cs apply - DM us for details - Giveaway open worldwide. Our winner will be announced on Monday 19th 2025 at 10am here in the comments and on our story. Good luck!

13/05/2025

🌊Folklore of the Sea is out now!🌊

Filled with the myths and legends of the deep, this new illustrated edition of the cult classic folklore collection reveals the stories that swirled on the open seas, and the customs that remain part of maritime life.

The vivid, often eerie, superstitions, tales and rituals of the sea were the sailors ‘response to danger — immediate and uncontrolled. As a sailing-ship beat for weeks across the Southern Ocean, domain of the albatross, meeting no one in the lonely wastes, her crew felt an urgent need to appease the sea-gods. Even today, with engines, iron or fibreglass hulls, and less credulous seamen, much traditional sea lore has survived, especially in the fishing fleets.

Stories of phantom ships and crews (from the Flying Dutchman onwards), of the perennial sea-serpent, of lonely lighthouses; rituals such as the crossing-the-line ceremonies or blessing the fishing fleet; old weather lore, sailors’ chanties and sea language, taboos and talismans, precautions taken at keel-laying or launching — all these are recorded and interpreted here.

Get your copy from all good retailers today! 😍🌊

09/05/2025

Discover the transformative power of the female body with Hormone Goddess, the ultimate guide for women seeking to understand and support their hormonal cycles.

Written by Samantha Hadadi, known as , this book provides insightful knowledge and practical tips to help women connect with their natural rhythms and celebrate the unique journey of their bodies. ✨

Pre-order your copy today with all good retailers, in-store & online!

04/04/2025

Embark on a Journey of Self-Discovery with Shadow Work for the Soul Searcher by Polly Po***ck

Shadow work is a powerful practice that can help us to heal, grow, and become more whole. It involves exploring the darker aspects of ourselves, such as our fears, insecurities, and negative emotions. By bringing these shadows into the light, we can begin to understand and accept them, which can lead to greater self-acceptance and compassion.

In her book Shadow Work for the Soul Searcher, Polly Po***ck provides a compassionate and practical guide to this transformative process. She offers a variety of exercises and practices that can help you to:

🔴Identify and explore your shadow
🟡Heal from past trauma
🟠Develop greater self-compassion
🔴Live a more authentic life

Shadow work is not always easy, but it can be a rewarding experience. If you are ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery, Shadow Work for the Soul Searcher is a valuable resource. Order your copy today with all good booksellers.

02/04/2025

Find your calm, one day at a time. 🌅 'The Meditation Yearbook' by Joey Hulin is your guide to a year of mindful moments. Each page offers gentle prompts and reflections to weave meditation into your daily life. Whether you're a seasoned meditator or just starting, this book is a treasure trove of peace. ✨ Dive into a year of tranquility.

Order your copy today with all good retailers.

31/03/2025

Dive into the deep with "Folklore of the Sea" by Margaret Baker! 🌊 This classic explores the myths, legends, and superstitions of the maritime world. A must-read for lovers of the ocean and the strange.

Pre-order today with all good retailers in-store & online!

10/03/2025

🎉Giveaway Time🎉

We're SUPER excited to be publishing Shadow Work for the Soul Searcher by and now we're giving you a chance to WIN a copy! 😍

For your chance to win, simply:
💖 Like & Save this post
🎉 Tag a friend, or many to enter!
💖 Make sure you're following us and
🎉 For an extra entry, share this to your story & tag us!

Here's a little bit about the book:
Through a blend of spiritual insight and everyday practicality, this book will help you:

✨ Explore how diving into the depths of your soul can help you feel empowered.

✨ Learn how to navigate the complexities of your inner world.

✨ Unlock your true potential and embrace your authentic self.

With clear guidance and compassionate support, Polly Po***ck leads you through the stages of shadow work, empowering you to navigate the complexities of your inner world and emerge stronger, more resilient, and more fulfilled.

Our giveaway is open until Friday 14th March at 11am (UK time) and our winner will be announced here in the comments and contacted directly. Our usual giveaway T&Cs apply - dm us for details. Good luck!