If you’ve ever said “new year, new me” while eating leftover cake at 2AM, this book’s for you. It doesn’t promise reinvention through kale and cold showers. It offers something quieter: honesty, momentum, and micro-moves that actually last. No glittery life overhauls. Just real tools for change— without the burnout. Finally, a guide that lets you evolve without pretending you’re someone else.
THIS YEAR WILL BE DIFFERENT (UNLESS IT ISN’T) :A REALIST’S GUIDE TO REINVENTING YOURSELF (GENTLY)
THIS YEAR WILL BE DIFFERENT (UNLESS IT ISN’T) :A REALIST’S GUIDE TO REINVENTING YOURSELF (GENTLY)
By: Sophie Larkspur295.00
- ISBN: 978-9370037007
- Pages: 216 pages
- Published: 15 October, 2025
- Format: Paperback
- Imprint: Rupa
- Language: English
Sophie Larkspur is a British writer and researcher on habits, culture, and behaviour. Educated in psychology and media studies, she has written extensively for lifestyle and cultural journals on why people pursue—and abandon—change. Her talks on resolutions and personal growth have been featured in conferences across the UK. Known for her witty, grounded style, she connects research with everyday struggles in a relatable way. This Year Will Be Different (Unless It Isn’t) is her debut book, inspired by years of observing the resolution cycle. She lives in London.




















