Goblin Mode: How to Get Cozy, Embrace Imperfection, and Thrive in the Muck

Goblin Mode explores the idea that feeling strange, chaotic, or like you don't fit in might actually be a positive thing. The book argues that your imperfections and idiosyncrasies are valuable, and that you can build a more harmonious life by accepting them. It draws inspiration from elements goblins are drawn to—frogs, fungi, moss, rocks, and dirt. The book offers life advice on celebrating physical and mental diversity, rejecting prejudice, and finding joy. It includes practical guidance on creating a moss garden, growing and using medicinal plants, foraging for berries in urban settings, mending sweaters, and displaying rock collections. Throughout, it uses examples from nature to illustrate lessons about happiness and personal well-being. Featuring 25 illustrations by Marian Churchland, the book helps readers reconsider their relationship with themselves, their homes, their communities, and the natural world.