Curated by bestselling American author Suleika Jaouad, The Book of Alchemy is a collection of 100 essays and writing prompts to inspire a creative journaling practice.

In a culture that encourages us to share everything on social media, finding space for privacy and quiet self-reflection can be invigorating.

At first glance, journaling might seem silly or self-absorbed, but from Marcus Aurelius to Joan Didion, this creative outlet has been helping people grow and overcome obstacles for centuries.

Suleika Jaouad is an American author and motivational speaker best known for her New York Times column 'Life, Interrupted', where she recounted her experiences as a 22-year-old with leukemia.

In The Book of Alchemy, Jaouad shares how journaling has shaped her and invites various authors and artists to create writing prompts to help people expand their journaling practice.