Coffee and Commute: Mindful Readings for Active Minds and Busy Lives

By B B Elsin

Mindful moments in busy days...

If the stillness of meditation isn't quite your thing, reading can be the next best way to unwind.

Published in the UK's National Year of Reading (2026) this thoughtful collection from the author's portfolio invites you to pause and enjoy the written word for its own sake. Designed for coffee breaks, train journeys or even ad breaks, the book offers haiku, poetry, flash fiction, short stories, blogs and book extracts that can be enjoyed in just a few minutes.

Organised by theme, including nature, yearning, mystery, struggle and everyday life, each piece encourages reflection and awareness. Some readings are light and amusing, others are challenging or moving. All are chosen to encourage slow, attentive reading. Whether you have three minutes or half an hour, enjoy some thoughtful words and return to your busy day refreshed.

The book is aimed at adult readers. Be aware that there are mild adult themes and swearing in some pieces. Each has its own "mood note" to help you choose which piece is right for your reading occasion.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1805881906
• ISBN13: 9781805881902
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Michael Terence Publishing
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"