{"title": "NORDIC WISDOM ON THE ROAD | BOOK LAUNCH & ORACLE READINGS", "start": "2026-11-13T18:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Scandinavia House", "address": "Park Avenue 58, 10016", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/non-fiction", "nature"], "description": "A reception and book launch at Scandinavia House celebrating Reetta Ranta's new book Timeless Nordic Rituals: Bringing Purpose and Joy to Modern Life. The book explores how Finnish and Nordic traditions and sacred practices offer a deeply rooted yet modern way to reconnect with nature, weaving in 'open-air living' and the Right to Roam. Ranta also created the Nordic Forest Rituals oracle deck drawn from Finnish mythology and folklore, and will offer short personal readings with it. Books and oracle decks will be available for purchase.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/nordic-wisdom-on-the-road-book-launch-oracle-readings-71749/", "official_url": "https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/nordic-wisdom-on-the-road-book-launch-oracle-readings/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8e57338c9605ddf73d4cbd939130b3480928a3533eec820a55bfd15aeef0036c-2000.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-13T18:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Scandinavia House", "address": "Park Avenue 58, 10016", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Yung Pueblo + Terri Cole: Journey", "start": "2026-11-09T19:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-09T19:00:00-05:00", "place": "The Strand Building", "address": "826 Broadway, New York, NY 10003", "price": "48.44 USD", "price_from": "48.44", "price_to": "48.44", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/memoir", "wellness/meditation"], "description": "A book release event at Strand Bookstore celebrating Yung Pueblo's new title \"Journey: The Year That Changes Everything\". The bestselling author and meditator discusses his year-long guide to self-awareness and inner peace, structured around the four elements of fire, air, earth, and water. The conversation is moderated by Terri Cole, an author and licensed psychotherapist. 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It is led by Bart van Melik as part of an ongoing community meditation series hosted by the Office of Sustainability and NYU Libraries on Wednesdays throughout the academic year. Themes include the connectedness of all things, how we live in relationship with ourselves, others and the world around us, and the nature of change, from the expansion of the universe and the climate to the nature of thought itself. 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It is facilitated by Ethical Culture Leader Richard Koral and takes place both in person and online on Zoom. This month's topic is 'A time to be born and a time to die…', based on the story 'The Blight' by Emma Cline, which participants are invited to read beforehand. Attendees can join the engaging conversation to challenge their thinking and sharpen their approach to ethical living.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/practical-ethics-a-time-to-be-born-and-a-time-to-die-54364/", "official_url": "https://ethical.nyc/events/practical-ethics-a-time-to-be-born-and-a-time-to-die/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/f3fc29bd57464f04292e7cf422a64cc1a65820fe516f8692df27da81925ee992-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Schneider K. 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It features Lily Kunkel, a Two-spirit ecologist of Cherokee and Choctaw descent and Ph.D. student at Columbia University, and is part of Planting the Estuary on Campus at John Jay College, an interdisciplinary project on the Hudson River estuary as a site for ecological learning, reflection, and connection.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/urban-biocultural-restoration-indigenous-continuance-53325/", "official_url": "https://www.jjay.cuny.edu/news-events/events/urban-biocultural-restoration-indigenous-continuance", "image": ""}, {"title": "Book Launch at Columbus Circle: Life in Perspective by Tiago Forte in conversation with Ryder Carroll", "start": "2026-11-09T19:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "PowerHouse Arena", "address": "Adams Street 28, 11201 Brooklyn", "price": "", "price_from": "32.00", "price_to": "32.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature"], "description": "A book launch for Life in Perspective, presented as a conversation between the author and Ryder Carroll, who moderates. Tiago Forte, the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Building a Second Brain and The PARA Method, presents his method for regaining clarity on life, values, and goals. The book centers on the ARC Method—Appreciate the Past, Reflect on the Present, and Create the Future—turning the annual life review into a step-by-step practice through guided journaling and reflection. 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The book is described as a hilarious chillout manual for cool people who want to be more than their appointments and obligations. It takes place as part of the store's evening author program.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/priyanka-mattoo-how-to-be-less-useful-w-radhika-jones-71057/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}]}