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The day has finally arrived!
Just over six months ago, the cover and contents were revealed for TSLL’s 4th book, Savoring the Sojourn: Contentment through the Seasons as You Unearth Your Masterpiece. This was the longest TSLL readers have had to wait for a book to be released upon learning about the book. This was intentional. Let me explain why.
The book was ready back in February, but the timing, the release date needed to be in Autumn (or just before). This will all make sense when you begin reading the book, but waiting to release it today so that you will have it in hand just before Autumn’s officially beginning in the latter half of September is so that you can begin the journey of the four-part masterpiece creation cycle with the season that begins it all – Autumn.
This leads me to sharing why I have been repeatedly playing Antonio Vivaldi’s Autumn Concerto from his well-known Four Seasons composition each time the book’s cover or news about the book is shared on Instagram. More will be shared in the Overture chapter of the book about this composition, and if you’d like to listen to the full Autumn concerto, it is included in the Playlist for the book, all three are shared below, and if you have the eBook, they are linked in the book.
The BIG news today is that Savoring the Sojourn is now available for purchase in all four formats on Amazon worldwide. Wherever you call home in our grand world, Amazon is able to ship from your closest point of delivery. This will save you shipping and time. Below are direct links to many of the Amazon shops around the world.
Shop in your preferred Country via Amazon
For purchasing hardback, paperback or eBook formats:
- Amazon.com (US)
- Amazon.co.uk (UK)
- Amazon.ca (Canada)
- Amazon.fr (France)
- Amazon.de (Germany)
- Amazon.com.au (Australia)
- Amazon.es (Spain)
- Amazon.it (Italy)
- Amazon.nl (The Netherlands)
~The Audiobook should also appear on the Amazon purchase page, but if it doesn’t, you will find it on Audible. It will eventually will show up on Amazon as a fourth format option, and it will appear on Apple Books momentarily, if not already.
Sharing Reviews and What I Hope This Book Gives You
If you are inspired to leave a review after reading the book, as readers of TSLL, your words are powerful as you understand the ethos of living simply luxuriously, and your time to do so means more than you will know. I will be posting reviews on the product page of the book here on TSLL as well as on Instagram and other social media sites, so whether you wish to post on Amazon or here on the blog (book’s product page), rest assured, it will be included. 🙂 Thank you for your consideration, but most importantly, my intention for this book is for it to be a resource you return to again and again with each new creative or growth journey you embark on, providing the reassurance, inspiration, and motivation to trust your inner compass and share, discover, and create what you yearn to unearth.
When you can expect your Preordered Signed Copy to arrive
Now, many TSLL readers have already ordered signed hardback or paperback copies, and no doubt you are eager for your book to arrive. I am too! My promise was to have it at your doorstep, in your mailbox, no later than September 15th, and we are on schedule to make that happen! Your books have been ordered from my publisher, and they are en route to me now. Once they arrive, I will sign them, package them with your gift (if ordered), and send them your way. These were all US orders, so it will take about 3-5 business days to arrive after leaving Bend, Oregon. I will share on my Instagram account when I receive the books and ship them out, so be sure to follow along there if you’d like.
One more time, let’s have a look at the trailer for the book:
The Playlist
Below you will find the playlist for the book. If you are searching for the playlist, simply search “Savoring the Sojourn” and it will pop up. There are a total of 27 songs/compositions shared in the book, and I have placed them in the order that they are mentioned in the book, so you can easily find them as you read along and play them as you are curious to do so. Of the three playlists below – Apple Music, Spotify and Amazon Music, I was able to find all of the tracks mentioned in the book in Apple Music. So if you have a choice, I would look to this playlist. The other two have nearly all of the tracks, minus two or three. Be sure to save the playlist, so you can easily access it when you want to return to it.
Book Reading and Signing Event
Join me at the first book event for Savoring the Sojourn in-person AND Live via Zoom! On Thursday, October 1st, I will be giving a reading and signing copies of the book at my local independent bookshop, Roundabout Books. You will need to secure your spot, so reserve here through Roundabout’s website.
Description of Savoring the Sojourn:
The art of savoring along the journey of creating a masterpiece
A significant component of successfully creating or learning anything new involves understanding how the process works.
Each of us has masterpieces within us. They may be tangible in form, such as traditional art ‑ a painting, an invention, or a novel, or they could be the glimmers of a concept, ideas entertained but as of yet not embraced, skills waiting to be honed and put into practice, wondering if we will find the courage to share them with the world ‑ a business brainchild, a leadership role, parenting skills, even attaining with proficiency a new language or skills to design artisan furniture, a cottage garden or an inviting website. The list is infinite, and no masterpiece is too small or unconventional when it comes to what a masterpiece can be, so long as it fits two criteria: intrinsic to our true self, and our willingness to set it free beyond our control upon completion. After all, we each have many masterpieces patiently waiting in the queue, hoping that we will muster up the courage to bring them to fruition.
However, all too frequently, fear stops us from finishing, even starting the creative process to bring our ideas to life. Essentially, what we are considering is a leap into the unknown, a journey without a map (or so we think), stepping onto an unfamiliar path, a challenge we have yet to complete successfully. While others may have done something similar, we have not yet done it for ourselves.
The reassuring good news is that our fear is confirmation that our idea is sound, and, further, the path to masterpiece creation is well-worn, with great success, each creation entirely unparalleled. What is in parallel is the four-part cycle of the journey.
With the wisdom of Mother Nature’s four seasons, paired with the expertise from researchers of positive psychology, professional musicians, business educators, psychologists, and philosophers, Shannon Ables teaches the four-part cycle of bringing a masterpiece to completion, all while savoring the entire journey, each sojourn.
When we learn how to savor each season on the calendar—a sojourn, temporary in its duration, yet a place we reside for three months of the year—our ability to understand the four-part cycle of creation: acquisition of new skills, assessing, adjusting, and then finally, releasing, eases our mind so we can commit fully to creating. This understanding then becomes something we savor as well.
Specific ideas for savoring the four seasons in all arenas of our life—everyday routines and rituals, decorating our sanctuary, cultivating a garden, cooking with ease, oodles of petits plaisirs, and wardrobe ideas for traveling to France as well as Britain that correlate with our everyday capsule wardrobe—fill the four seasonal chapters of Autumn, Winter, Spring, and Summer. Each chapter also includes skills to strengthen true contentment. Discover the benefits of mindfulness practices, how to regulate the nervous system for stability to find enjoyment in stretching ourselves to complete each masterpiece, and learn how to strengthen self-trust in the journey we have chosen.
pages: 365
publication date: August 25, 2026
formats available: hardback, paperback, audio, eBook
illustrator: Sarah Lœcker
cover design: Dash Creative
Just ordered the book from Amazon UK – so looking forward to reading it!
Tracey, thank you for your interest in the book and happy reading! 🙂
Many congratulations, Shannon! What a special day…akin to a book birthday!
Thank you Mary! 🙂
Shannon I am excited to read you your new book, your thoughtfulness in timing, layout and music just makes it all the more special. Thank you! I will bring Milo to the garden to start reading in mid-September 🙂
Tickled by your thoughtfulness as well Rebecca and our pups alongside while we read, and in the garden – ideal! Thank you for painting that lovely imagine all of our minds. Please give love to Milo from Nelle and me. 🙂
Ordered and excited to see it should be with me by Thursday this week! I look forward to starting to read it in September as Autumn begins – we are away for a week in the Cotswolds in September so it will probably travel with me there.
Congratulations on the release today! I hope you are celebrating in some (small or big) way!
Sarah
That is soooo good to hear that it will arrive so swiftly! And the good news Sarah is that the Overture chapter is all prep to tend to before Autumn begins. As I know you like La Rentrée ideas and posts similar to Monday’s, it is something you can read in preparation! Have a wonderful time in the Cotswolds. That sounds lovely! 🙂 Please give love to Waffle from us. 🙂
Ordered! Along with everyone I have been patiently been waiting to order your new book. Let’s do a zoom bookclub !
Congratulations 🎉👏
Thank you for your interest (and patience!) in the book Penny! Happy reading!
Congratulations on the release of your book. I have been eagerly counting down the days, and I can’t wait for my pre-ordered copy to arrive! I think Autumn is the perfect release time.
Thank you Patti! Soon your preorders will be en route! Thank you for your interest and patience! 🙂
Congratulations Shannon! So happy this day has arrived! 🌸🎊🌸
Thank you so much Vickie! And wahoo! So grateful you all can have it on hand to explore at your pleasure! Happy reading!
Good morning, Shannon! I ordered the book from Amazon before I got out of bed this morning, and have downloaded the playlist on both Spotify and Apple Music. I can’t wait to read while listening to the playlist. I have enjoyed all of your books, and this one is speaking to me already.
Congratulations on this massive achievement!
Thank you VERY much Lauren. May this book provide the reassurance that you can do what your heart yearns to bring forth! 🙂 Happy listening and reading! 🙂
Happy Publication Day, Shannon! Looking forward to reading this, and I’m very excited about the playlist.
Thank you Cathy! I was so grateful to have found all the tracks shared in the book on Apple Music and most of the others for the other two streaming services. I do hope you enjoy! 🙂
WOO-HOO, congratulations, Shannon! I am oh so very eagerly awaiting the arrival of my copy, this is PERFECT timing, just after my birthday, and as the temps have finally cooled and we’ve had some delicious rain, Autumn is most definitely on its way. Can’t wait!🍂xx
Thank you Rona and happy belated birthday! And rain! Double wahoo! 🙂
Thank you for the birthday wishes! And double wahoo indeed!😊
Happy Belated Birthday dear Lady. So happy you have cooled a bit, perfect time to start a new book, yes! Have a nice piece of something yummy for your special day, the beginning of a new special year. (hugs)
Thank you, dearest Lucy, I will happily take your advice to nosh something delectable! XOX
Just ordered my copy! Congratulations Shannon!!
Thank you VERY much Kristi! May you enjoy reading it and find oodles of inspiration. 🙂
Shannon, so thrilled to have this enroute! I look forward to reading, reflecting, and stepping out on the lessons you’ve gained from your journey. The playlist is an added bonus!
Congrats on getting to the finish line on a difficult process. Good writing is hard work.
J
Merci Jim! And btw, loved seeing a peek into the bibliophile that you are’s library! Thank you for sending a pic. You are in great company here! Most definitely.
Shannon, so happy for you! Just ordered my copy from Amazon with a gift card I received from a dear friend for my birthday back in June, so I am considering this a birthday gift! I hope you have a wonderful day! Thank you for all your inspiring posts!
I received my e-book this morning on my Kindle. I will probably wait until fall to dive in. Today is an absolutely beautiful Midwest day with sunshine and a breeze, and I plan to enjoy every minute of it.
Beautifully said. I love the reminder that the journey itself is part of the masterpiece—and that trusting ourselves enough to begin is often the hardest, and most rewarding, step. I ordered the book and hope to see you at the signing!🦋
I look forward to meeting you Nicole! Thank you for your words. Indeed, the beginning, trusting that our dream, our idea, our hope is worth our investment is often very difficult, and then once we do step forward, the momentum begins and that helps in ways we cannot envision prior to commencing. 🙂 I do hope you enjoy the book. )
Shannon! Many congrats on another accomplishment with Savoring the Sojourn! I will be patient as I await my pre-order signed copy. In the meantime I’m absolutely delighted to listen to the playlist on my Spotify account. Xo 🦋
Thank you Karen and I cannot wait for your copy to be en route to you! Thank you for your order and patience. 🙂 Tickled you have the playlist to begin to explore, and many a reason as to why certain compositions and their placement in the order were selected will be shared in the book! 🙂
Congratulations!
I preordered the book and look forward to reading it while listening to the playlist.
The playlist is a genius addition.
Thank you for your order Jasmina and soon they will the book will be en route! Preordered copies were ordered prior to French Week in the hopes they would be in Bend this week, and hopefully that will happen so next week you will have them! Tickled you are pleased with the playlist. 🙂 Have a wonderful day!
Congratulations Shannon!! I’m getting excited for my hardback copy to arrive by listening to your audio preview ❤️
I recently started decluttering things that I don’t savour or that don’t bring me contentment. A pair of Boden trousers I’ve never worn were sold yesterday and the proceeds have purchased your book! Clutter has been replaced with joy and contentment for the future seasons of my life 😊
Thank you very much Tanya! 🙂 What a great idea for bringing more calm and so many other opportunities into your daily life! And wahoo on the consignment. 🙂 Wishing you a wonderful listening preview and the book arrive swiftly! 🙂
Congratulations Shannon- I shall order the book today but shall try to put off reading it till March when our Autumn arrives here in the Southern hemisphere- as per your instructions!
Thank you Kate! Oh goodness, do not wait to begin! The full first 1/4 of the book is laying the foundation and it is understanding the cycle prior to beginning that is key. To know ahead of time the entire cycle is key! Read away! ☺️
Big Congratulations Shannon! I just ordered the book from Barnes & Noble and it should be here in Bozeman in time for my birthday next week. Yahoo!! Definitely feels like Autumn here with some morning rain. I can’t wait to make some tea, sit in front of the fireplace and crack open your creation. What a great accomplishment. Thank you!😊
Carolyn, Thank you very much! Tickled to hear it will arrive soon and wishing you a cozy weekend. That rain sounds delicious! Rain may be arriving next week here in Oregon, so I cannot wait! Indeed, a taste of autumn! 🙂 Wishing you much enjoyment as you read. Your nook sounds welcoming. 🙂