Beat the Monday Blues
with a story worth carrying into the week.
Mondayitis was born 35+ years ago as a newsletter of inspirational stories for the start of the week. Now it's back — one timeless, heartwarming, public-domain story every single Monday. No ads. No noise. Just warmth.
☀️ The North Wind and the Sun
A taste of what's waiting
Every Monday the library turns to a new page. Here's a glimpse of the treasures inside.
The North Wind and the Sun
The Prodigal Son
A Retrieved Reformation
The Great Stone Face
Why Mondayitis?
Because how you start the week sets the tone for all of it.
Timeless, not trending
These are the stories that outlived their authors by a century — O. Henry, Tolstoy, Wilde, Andersen. If they warmed hearts in 1890, they'll warm yours today.
100% royalty-free
Every story is in the public domain — legally free to share forever, with the original source credited on every page. No copyright traps, ever.
Five minutes a week
Short enough for a coffee break, strong enough to change your whole week. Most stories read in under ten minutes.
Delivered with love
One email, every Monday morning. No spam, no noise — just the week's story and a gentle nudge to be kind to yourself.
Find the warmth you need
Love, courage, hope, forgiveness — whatever the week demands, the library has a story for it.