Goblin Mode by McKayla Coyle was such a fun read! This is all about slowing down, appreciating the small things in life and nature, and surrounding yourself with all the things you love. From clothing yourself in the comfiest of clothes to identifying your spirit animal, this book will make you want to fully embrace the goblincore lifestyle. I also loved the section on foraging and how to do so safely. Excuse me while I go full goblin mode.

I did not know that "goblin living" was a movement of the moment, but I very much enjoyed learning a bit about it. Unfortunately, it seems a bit niche to be needed in our collection.

This is cute and charming but I don't see it as being necessary to a library's collection. This works more as a coffee table or gift book.

I will admit, I wasn't super familiar with what it meant to be in "Goblin Mode" before reading this book - but I had seen that it was one of the Oxford word of the years - and I thought it was just about being lazy and self indulgent and I wasn't sure it was for me.  But after reading this book, I realized I'm already half way there if not 3/4 of the way there - just perhaps not as in tune with nature as I should be to be in full Goblin Mode and that it wasn't as negative as I was making it out to be based on the Oxford definitions and probably more "click bait-y" articles that I had been reading.

This book is all about getting cozy, embracing your imperfections and thriving in the "muck".  It's for those of us who often times feel like we don't fit in and that what makes us different than everyone else is the most awesome things about us.  There's some crafty things to do in the book too - like how to display your rock collection, what to do when you're out in nature (don't take anything but pictures!), tips on foraging (but not mushrooms), how to mend your sweaters to make them last longer so the cozy never ends and then a lot of stuff about plants and nature.

Definitely a cool read and I definitely will be trying to embrace my inner goblin a bit more now!

I received a free e-copy of this book from NetGalley in order to write this review, I was not otherwise compensated.

Goblin Mode is a brilliant guide on how to nurture the little imp in all of us. Scrounge for your favorite plants and foliage, craft your chaotic heart away and get in touch with your ugly side!
As soon as I saw the title, I knew I had to read this. I’m living in my goblincore peak right now and could always use some new ideas! You can look at it like a form of self care. A messy form of self care but one none the less. I hope this book connects with as many people as possible who need to be taught that sometimes the ugly and the messy can also make us happy!

Overall, I liked the style of this book. While the focus may have been on modern goblin style, the message I got from it was to be honest with yourself and do what makes you happy.

If you're looking for a how-to guide to embracing your inner goblin, this didn't do that for me. I went into reading this thinking it would include a lot more instructional guide to embracing your inner goblin. Instead, I found more reflective-style writing and discussions about community, diversity, and embracing your own weirdness. While it may have been different to what I expected, I still enjoyed the read.

This was a Netgalley review.

A cute tabletop book that is full of fun activities to unleash your inner goblin.

It's very beautifully presented and fun to read but there's nothing particularly deep or life-changing in here. The author has taken an aesthetic and gone deeply into the idea of it. It's definitely a beautiful gift to someone in your life who identifies with a woodland/frog/nature aesthetic but nothing life changing!

I really adored this book. I snagged it because I'm really into the goblincore aesthetic, but this author has done a superb job of translating the tenets of that aesthetic - collecting things, eclectic style, sustainability, finding things in nature, etc - and translated them into a self-help setting. The layout was good, the illustrations are cute, and I will definitely read again. Fellow imps and goblins hoarding your collection of random things, go ahead and pick this up and see how you can integrate goblin mode into more aspects of your life.

A fun introduction to "goblincore," something I was not familiar with before reading this book. Some cute ideas and concepts but it didn't quite translate fully to a book format.

I really enjoyed this book, and I found quite cozily inspiring. I kind of wish I'd come across it in my early 20s, back when I was trying to be a Very Serious Adult with a Very Serious Household. Goblin Mode is a great reminder to enjoy and embrace all your quirks, clutter, and the things that truly bring you joy. I especially loved the chapter on "Adorning Your Lair" and it made my look at my home with an eye towards the things I truly love and that make me feel warm and safe cozy, rather than what HGTV might think my home should look like. I also particularly enjoyed Coyle's goblin take on self-care. This book was fun and sweet and sprinkled with cool little crafts and activities, most of which were pretty new to me. Marian Churchland's illustrations were charming and added to the text.

I read this as an EARC on NetGalley, but I plan on getting a physical copy once it's out. I would love to have this book in my collection to write and makes notes in.

I enjoyed the quirkiness of this book but I found it to be inconsistent in its views and it just wasn't for me. This book talks about respecting nature and animals and admiring them from afar (no touching - yes!). But then it encourages keeping creatures like stick insects as "pets" in tiny tanks (what?). And finishes by recommending beauty products with snail mucin (poor snails!).

I found McKayla's Cole's Goblin Mode whimsical, fun and interesting. As someone who loves the cottage-core aesthetic, I loved this book. Now, I find myself relating more to the quickness and charm of this 'goblin core.' I liked the description of nature, remedies, home decor, thrifting and mending!

Thank you, Quirk Books and NetGalley, for providing an eARC of this book.

Great little book. Not something that I’d buy for myself but it’s a perfect gift for the Goblin in your life. It’s cute and validating. And greeeen

A really quirky, offbeat, and temporal take on self help and self improvement -- I really enjoyed McKayla's Cole's Goblin Mode! Though some of the recommendations seemed a bit strange to me, personally, I think it's a really warm embrace into a genre for many who may not normally flock to it.

Ok, this book is kind of goofy and definitely light. But for god's sake, it at least acknowledges that we aren't all perfect, that minimalism isn't a virtue we must all aspire to, and that it's ok to be messy. I'm not into aesthetics at all, but this one I can handle.

If your aesthetic doesn't quite fit either the clean looks of minimalism or the sweet charm of cottagecore, maybe you're... a goblin? Goblincore is apparently the latest fun aesthetic, and the beauty of it is its playful, messy, subversive nature. In this book, you can find a more detailed description of what it means to be part of the goblin community (including putting an end to the nasty image of goblins as greedy and dirty and used for antisemitic purposes) as well as tips for creating a goblincore lifestyle through exploring nature, thrifting and mending clothes, creating a messy but cozy home, foraging, and more.

A fun read, one that appealed to me more than some of the other -core movements I've come across, and one that welcomes and celebrates all "weirdos" and humans who have ever felt left out or who have wanted to bust social norms.

Thank you, Quirk Books and NetGalley, for providing an eARC of this book. Opinions expressed here are solely my own.

This was an interesting idea that didn't end up having a lot of substance to it--I'm not sure that it translated all that well from Instagram content to book form. Still, I found it pleasant to skim through. I did like the general vibe of the book--very cute, outdoorsy, and cozy. I also really appreciated that it addressed the antisemitic stereotypes of goblins in the first chapter.

This is the sort of book I would probably give to a friend who was messy and outdoorsy but not expect to gain lots of personal insight from.

This was such a comforting self help book. Less about getting out there and doing all the things, and more about finding the things you love and that bring you comfort to help heal from the bad days. The author explores the goblin core aesthetic in a way that’s digestible to someone who might have never heard of it before. I did feel like the amphibian. and reptile section felt a bit random, but I wasn’t sure if this is either a big part of goblin core or the author's own special interests. There was also a lot more on foraging than I expected but I’m not complaining because the author does use a lot more nuance on the topic than I’ve seen in other books. This is also a very inclusive book which I appreciate

As a goblincore beginner, I was looking forward to delving into the culture more. There were plenty of ideas and ways for you to gather your collection to you, ways that didn't necessarily need you to live in a cave in the woods. I liked the fact that there were alternatives for those who lived in the city and ways you could incorporate Goblin-ness into your everyday life.
I do wish that there had been more illustrations but the ones that were there were suitably adorable.

I'd never heard of Goblin Mode or Goblincore until a few weeks ago but this is the ethos I've been looking for, for some time now! I love my little collections of sea glass, shells, pebbles, pine cones and crystals in glass jars. Most of my clothes that aren't for work come from charity shops, as do a lot of my books and games. I snuggle at home under a blanket with candles lit, a hot drink and a good book. I'm embracing full Goblin Mode, and after the last few years I think we all deserve to do the same! This is an entertaining read, and would make a great present for someone who needs to accept less than perfection, let it go!