BookPeople Presents: Cory Allen - The Quiet Age

Format:

• This event is free and open to the public.
• Location: The 2nd floor of BookPeople.
• Run time: 45-60 minute discussion, followed by a signing line.

Signing Guidelines:

• To get a book signed, a copy of the event book or an item of equal value must be purchased from BookPeople.
• The author will be personalizing copies of the book.
• For high volume events, post-talk signing lines can become very long. Signing line placement is determined on a first-come, first-served basis.

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About the book:

In a world consumed by urgency and distraction, discover a meditative journey to reclaim your time, your mind, and your spirit.

At a time when constant noise, notifications, and online comparison dominate our days, The Quiet Age, by mindfulness expert, speaker, and podcast host Cory Allen, invites readers to step away from the chaos and rediscover calm. With its elegant, minimalist design and short, poetic reflections, this beautifully crafted book serves as both inspiration and practice: a pause for the soul amid urgency culture.

Drawing on his own mindfulness journey, Allen offers grounding reminders to slow down, be present, and reconnect with what truly matters. Each page embodies tranquility: “literary ASMR” for the modern reader overwhelmed by digital intrusions.

Inside this book, find:

• Soothing, minimalist design that embodies the calm it inspires
• Short-form reflections perfect for daily meditation or mindful moments
• A message of peace and presence for readers seeking balance amid urgency culture

For fans of Yung Pueblo and modern mindfulness literature, The Quiet Age arrives as a timely antidote to burnout. Whether enjoyed slowly, cover to cover, or dipped into for moments of reflection, this book offers a genuine experience of quiet itself.

About the author:

Cory Allen is a writer, teacher, and podcast host helping people slow down, think clearly, and live on purpose. His words reach over three million people each week on Instagram, where his daily insights have become a trusted source of clarity and calm in an overstimulated world.

He’s the author of three books: Now Is the Way, Brave New You, and The Quiet Age. His podcast has been downloaded millions of times and featured by The New York Times for its thoughtful conversations on mindfulness and personal transformation.

His work is trusted by people around the world who are ready to stop drifting and start living with clarity, courage, and conscious intention.

About the moderator:

James McCrae is a poet, teacher, and strategist at the intersection of creativity and mindfulness.

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