BEST SELLERS BY DANCING SNAIL BUNDLE (2 Titles)

I'M NOT LAZY. I'M ON ENERGY SAVING MODE.

Have you ever been so tired and unmotivated in life? Do you wake up every morning feeling mentally exhausted and you want to lie down all the time? If this sounds like you, you might be experiencing lethargy due to depression and you don’t need to be so hard on yourself.

You’re not alone. Dancing Snail, acclaimed illustrator of South Korea’s bestseller, I Want To Die But I Want To Eat Tteokbokki, has felt the same way. At the height of her career, Dancing Snail battled with depression and lethargy for years. Through compelling essays of personal struggles paired with relatable illustrations, I’m Not Lazy. I’m On Energy Saving Mode is a revolutionary book that breaks the convention of hustle culture and recharges your weary heart when you feel like doing nothing.

“Look at the things you can do, and try to turn your energy to things that you enjoy.” 

This book is divided into four parts:
🔹I Don’t Even Know Why I’m Being like This – Accepting imperfections and uncertainty of life
🔹A Troublesome Day of an Adult – Defining the true meaning of being an adult
🔹I Just Want to Stay at Home Today and Tomorrow – Finding joy in taking things slow
🔹It’s Perfectly Normal to Hate Doing Something – Letting go of things you can’t control

This fast-paced world never seems to slow down, but this doesn't mean you shouldn't.  I’m Not Lazy. I’m On Energy Saving Mode dares to change the narrative of hustle and grind culture. This book is sure to pick you up in the darkest days of your life and remind you that it’s okay to take a break and you’re not missing out on life.

South Korea’s bestselling essay of 2019 is finally available in English!
🔋 Filled with compelling essays about accepting your imperfections and living at your own pace
🔋Refreshing and fun illustrations that you can relate to
🔋 First-ever book written by the illustrator of South Korea’s Phenomenal Bestseller, I Want To Die But I Want To Eat Tteokbokki
🔋 Translated into Japanese, Taiwanese, Thai and Indonesian

 “The scariest thing may not be the world but you who draws the limit in advance”

ISBN: 9789715089371
Words and Illustrations by Dancing Snail
Translated by Maria Concepcion Loren Chua
Published: 2019 (original), 2022 (English version)
Language: English
280 pages | 500 grams | 6 by 7.5 inches

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MODERATELY CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS

Do you feel drained by your relationships with people? Do you want to let go of a toxic relationship but don’t know how? 

Moderately Close Relationships explores the necessity of maintaining a healthy distance in relationships and surrounding yourself with people you are comfortable with. This book delves into the concept of relationship detox for those feeling overwhelmed by interpersonal connections through three parts:

Part 1: Not So Near, yet Not So Far – Explores setting and respecting boundaries, and embracing a minimalistic approach to interpersonal connections.

Part 2: It’s Okay to Not Get Along with Everyone – Affirms the validity of not always being comfortable with people, advocating self-validation, and prioritizing personal well-being over pleasing others.

Part 3: People Always Need People – Acknowledges our inherent need for human connection while advocating for healthy connections with others, even when we may not always get along.

South Korea’s best-selling essay of 2020 is now available in English!

✨Second essay book by Dancing Snail, acclaimed author of the popular I’m Not Lazy. I’m On Energy Saving Mode, and illustrator of the global bestseller I Want To Die But I Want To Eat Tteokbeokki

✨Featuring relatable illustrations and practical relationship advice for people seeking freedom from the burden of relationships.

✨Translated into Japanese and Thai

Whether it's learning to say no when needed or embracing solitude without guilt, this book serves as a guide for those seeking balance and moderation in their interactions with people. Moderately Close Relationships is a must-read for anyone looking to cultivate healthier, more fulfilling connections in their lives.

“Not too much, not too far, not too cold, not too hot. Let's become a 'relationship nomad' who 'moderately' moves to a form of a relationship that is more comfortable for us, depending on the situation.”

ISBN: 9789715089852
Words and Illustrations by Dancing Snail
Translated by Maria Concepcion Loren Chua
Published: 2020 (original), 2024 (English version)
Language: English
256 pages | 500 grams | 6 by 7.5 inches