Thought Catalog

Some books are read once and shelved. Thought Catalog books tend to get underlined, dog-eared and handed on to a friend, which says more about them than any list could.

Thought Catalog publishes essays, poetry and reflective writing, and our range is built around its best known authors. Brianna Wiest leads with 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think, The Mountain Is You, The Pivot Year and Salt Water. Alongside her are Bianca Sparacino’s The Strength in Our Scars, Charlotte Freeman’s This Was Meant To Find You, and titles from Jacqueline Whitney, Karin Hadadan, Heidi Priebe and Eileen Lamb. There are guided journals too, including I Am the Hero of My Own Life and the Inner Mastery Journal.

They make good gifts for someone going through a breakup, a new job or a move. Pair a book with a candle for a considered small gift, or see all of our books.

Where should I start with Brianna Wiest?
101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think is the usual entry point, a collection of short essays you can read in any order. The Mountain Is You goes deeper on self-sabotage, and The Pivot Year offers a short reflection for each day of the year.

Is Thought Catalog a publisher?
Yes. Thought Catalog publishes essays, poetry and reflective writing, and its books usually collect short pieces you can dip in and out of. Our range covers Brianna Wiest, Bianca Sparacino, Charlotte Freeman and other Thought Catalog authors.

Do you stock Thought Catalog journals as well as books?
Yes. I Am the Hero of My Own Life is a guided journal by Brianna Wiest, and the Inner Mastery Journal by Rania Gebagi offers prompts for reflection. Either pairs well with one of the essay collections as a gift.

Which book suits a friend going through a hard time?
Jacqueline Whitney’s If You’re Grieving is written for exactly that, and it is small enough to send with a card. For a friend after a breakup, This Is Me Letting You Go by Heidi Priebe is a thoughtful choice.