The Sober Curious Activity Book doesn’t arrive with a wagging finger or a life sentence. It shows up like a friendly sidekick with a tote bag full of Sharpies, habit trackers, and permission slips.
Niesha Davis famously says, “I didn’t know I wanted to write this,” and that quiet origin story matters. This isn’t #QUITLIT forged in crisis. It’s curiosity made tangible. A book for people who aren’t imploding but are noticing. The bloating. The anxiety. The bad sleep. The tiny internal nudge that says, hmm… what if? ✨
What makes this book stand out in the sober curious universe is its playfulness. Games, prompts, journaling, mocktail recipes, trackers you actually want to use. Creativity isn’t treated as fluff here; it’s the point. Where alcohol once blurred discomfort, these pages invite you to color it in, write it out, and gently examine it without drama.
Davis also names something many people feel but rarely say out loud: there can be grief in letting go of drinking. Not just the liquid, but the identity, the social shorthand, the version of yourself that once felt shiny and young and effortless. This book doesn’t rush you past that. It sits with you there, then quietly shows you what’s possible on the other side: better presence, clearer connection, less performance, more you.
Most importantly, The Sober Curious Activity Book refuses the false binary of “rock bottom or bust.” You don’t have to implode to opt out. You don’t have to explain yourself. You don’t even have to decide forever. Curiosity is enough. Conscious choice is enough. Starting where you are is enough.
If you’re looking for a low-pressure, high-compassion companion for Dry January, summer barbecues, or that weird in-between season where you’re drinking less but thinking more, this little book earns its place on your coffee table, nightstand, or recovery cart.
No sirens. No ultimatums. Just a year of noticing what happens when you listen. 💛
#QUITLIT Sobees Score: 3.5 out of 5
SOBER CURATOR PODCAST: You Don’t Have to Hit Rock Bottom to Get Curious with Niesha Davis
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