At Uplifting Connections we believe it’s all about the journey, and there is no better way to illuminate the path, spread the joy, or remember the love than with a book. Here are ten of our bestsellers, but we have shelves more of delicious reads for every person on your list as well as for yourself. What better way to wrap up the holidays than to snuggle up in new pajamas, with a mug of hot tea or cocoa, and the pages of a new book yet unturned! Come in and let us help you decide. We offer personal attention and free gift wrapping with every purchase.

#1 The Medium Next Door by Maureen Hancock, $14.95

Written by local spirit medium, Maureen Hancock, who does her Postcards from Heaven event once a week at Uplifting Connections, this has been our number one selling book since its release last spring. In this book and through her stories of her encounters with the otherworld as well as guided exercises at the conclusion of each chapter, Maureen offers the same comfort and wisdom she shares in her healing encounters and lectures about what is out there waiting for all who are open to life’s mysteries.

#2 A Juicy, Joyful Life by Linda Joy, Publisher, $21.97

Owner of Uplifting Connections, Ellie Bassick-Trovato is one of the remarkable women who shares her story in this collection of inspiration and hope. Readers looking to go beyond a passive reading experience and journey into the realms of self-discovery will not be disappointed. Each of the stories is followed by a journaling prompt page featuring three juicy questions to help the reader find their own sweetness in every day.

#3 The Everything Guide to Angels by Karen Paolino, $15.95 

Discover the wisdom and healing power of the angels, in this all inclusive guide written by local teacher and healer, Karen Paolino. Karen’s workshops at Uplifting are among our most popular, as she helps people get in touch with their own guardian angels. This book is another customer favorite that flies off the shelves and into the hearts of all who read it. 

#4 The Storm Before The Calm  by Neale Donald Walsch

Author Walsch is a modern day spiritual messenger whose words continue to touch the world in profound ways. With an early interest in religion and a deeply felt connection to spirituality, Neale spent the majority of his life thriving professionally, yet searching for spiritual meaning before beginning his now famous Conversations with God series of books which have been translated into 27 languages, touching millions of lives. Compelling and perfectly timed, his latest book, The Storm Before The Calm answers every question that is worth asking about December, 2012 and beyond.

#5 Pawprints in the Stars by Warren Hanson, $19.95

Written in the voice of the pet that has passed, this book brings peace and comfort as it celebrates the love and lessons learned. There is space for treasured photos and journal pages for favorite memories as well as a special ribbon to hold collar tags.

#6 Tickle Monster Laughter Kit by Josie Bissett, $34.95

Here’s everything you need to bring loveable Tickle Monster to life for children. Just slip your hands into the super-soft fluffy blue mitts and start reading and tickling. Finger holes in the mitts make it easy for you to turn pages and tickle, too. The result is joy, laughter and lifetime memories. The Tickle Monster Laughter Kit comes in a colorful re-useable gift box, and makes a wonderful gift for parents, grandparents and children for any occasion. Make memories that last a lifetime—here comes Tickle Monster!

#7 Boogie Monster by Josie Bissett, $39.95

Just in time for the holidays comes Boogie Monster, a loveable new character from Planet Boogie whose only mission in to inspire kids to dance, dance, dance! Boogie Monster teaches kids that there’s no right or wrong way to dance. In the process, kids build confidence and have fun exercising. This complete Dance Kit contains one Boogie Monster book, one pair of Boogie Legs Leggings, and one full-length Boogie Monster Boogie music CD by Recess Monkey. Everything’s packaged in a colorful reusable gift box.

#8 Winter Moon Rises by Scott Blum, $15.95

The third installment in Scott Blum’s best-selling series of enchanting novels, Winter Moon Rises continues where the semiautobiographical Waiting for Autumnleft off. This book follows Scott and his soul mate, Madisyn, as they prepare for the most profound adventure together: the journey of bringing their first child into this world. This metaphysical page-turner plunges to the deepest emotional and spiritual depths that contain hidden secrets of how our souls work with one another. This heartwarming adventure captures the imagination and reveals what it truly means to be a spiritual being having the ultimate human experience.

#9 Be Your Own Shaman by Deborah King, $22.95

Master healer and teacher Deborah King was a successful attorney in her 20’s when a diagnosis of caner sent her on a search for truth that radically changed her life. Leaving the corporate arena for the mysterious world of healers, sages and shamans, King mastered ancient and modern healing systems, ultimately developing a powerful technique of her own. This fascinating book takes you on a one-of-a-kind journey into the esoteric world of healing. You can develop your inner talents and become your own shaman, capable of healing whatever ails you and effecting change in someone else’s energy field and body.

#10 You Can Create an Exceptional Life by Louise Hay and Cheryl Richardson, $17.95

For countless people, the words of Louise Hay have served as a beacon, leading them out of the darkness of despair and into the light of a better life. Cheryl Richardson is one of the many individuals whom Louise has greatly influenced. She went on to become a best-selling author herself. As Louise and Cheryl engage in a series of empowering and intimate conversations, you’ll feel as if you’re simultaneously having lunch with your best friends and also attending a master class put on by two leaders of the self-empowerment movement.