Good morning, {{first_name | Hobby Lover}},

Weekends are a wonderful time to slow down and make space for the things that bring us joy. Hobbies have a special way of doing that. Whether it’s reading a good book, learning something new, or simply enjoying a quiet moment with a favorite pastime.

In today’s Hobby Saturday, we’re exploring a wonderful resource for book lovers that gives you access to thousands of audiobooks for free. You’ll also find a short editor’s note and a poll we’d love your thoughts on.

What’s NEW on the BLOG Today

When Your Brain Starts Skipping a Beat at Work – And You’re Afraid to Tell Anyone

When Your Brain Starts Skipping a Beat at Work – And You’re Afraid to Tell Anyone

by Anthony Cirillo

I’m terrible at names and used to joke that I was having (pardon the ageism term) a “senior moment” when I forgot someone’s. But as I got older, I started wondering if those moments were more than that. Have you ever forgotten a colleague's name mid-sentence, not someone you just met, someone you’ve worked alongside?

When the World Feels Heavy: How Women Over 60 Can Move from Numbness to Inner Steadiness

When the World Feels Heavy: How Women Over 60 Can Move from Numbness to Inner Steadiness

by Hanna Lind

We have lived through decades of change. We have witnessed wars, social revolutions, economic shifts, technological transformation. We have raised families, built careers, supported partners, cared for aging parents. We have navigated personal loss and global uncertainty before. And yet, something...

Are You Emotionally Ready to Retire? Here Are 5 Questions to Help You Decide

Are You Emotionally Ready to Retire? Here Are 5 Questions to Help You Decide

by Elise Christian

If you’re thinking about retiring in the next few months or years, then chances are, there will be a number of different factors affecting your decision. As well as considerations about how retirement will affect health and happiness; it’s also now necessary to take into account the rising State pension age, and the changes in the job market...

✉️ Editor’s Note

One of the most beautiful things about this stage of life is that we finally have more freedom to explore what truly interests us. Many of us spent decades balancing careers, raising families, and caring for others.

Now, hobbies can become something deeper. They can be ways to learn, relax, and even rediscover parts of ourselves we may have set aside. The best hobby isn’t the most impressive one. It’s the one that makes you lose track of time because you’re enjoying it so much.

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🎨 Hobby Feature

Discover Thousands of Free Audiobooks

If you love books but sometimes find it hard to sit down and read for long stretches, audiobooks can be a wonderful alternative. This guide lists 12 websites to get free audiobooks.

Some highlights of these platforms include:

  • A large library of public-domain classics

  • Easy access through both the website and mobile apps

  • A wonderful way to rediscover beloved authors

Many listeners enjoy revisiting classic works from writers like Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, and Mark Twain in audio form.

Sometimes a good story is the perfect hobby. 

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