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Adult Coloring Should Be Your New Hobby

Try the fad that will take you back to kindergarten

Quick! Adult coloring is a) an obscure fad for quirky types, or b) the craze responsible for three of the top ten best-selling books on Amazon right now.

It’s b), people. Grown-up books that you color with crayons are suddenly such a hit combo that there’s a waiting list for the most popular ones--namely, those by British artist Johanna Basford. (Don’t worry: There are plenty of copycats on Amazon and Etsy available for purchase this very second.)

But it’s not just a twee affectation. Studies show it can also help with stress, work performance and insomnia.

Here’s a look at what all the fuss is about:

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A blank page from Johanna Basford's Secret Garden.

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Secret Garden coloring in progress.

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A page from Jenean Morrison's Flower Designs book.

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Outside the Lines includes contributions from street artists like Shepard Fairey.

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A printable coloring page available on Etsy.

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For a totally different aesthetic, nab this coloring book from Broad City gal, Abbi Jacobson.


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