By Sarah Schenck
Come join us for our next WordSprouts event in partnership with the Old Stone House, featuring author Joe Dolce.
Joe will read from his new book, Modern Psychedelics: The Handbook for Mindful Exploration.
WordSprouts is a long-running PSFC author series featuring Coop authors sharing their work and creative process.
Our next event:
Author: Joe Dolce (PSFC member)
Literary Genre: Mind Body Spirit/Wellness/Science
When: Wednesday, November 19, 2025—doors open at 6:45 p.m., event begins at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Old Stone House, 336 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Format: In-person only (no recording)
RSVP:
Joe Dolce is a journalist and the former editor-in-chief of Details Magazine. He is also the author of Brave New Weed: Adventures into the Uncharted World of Cannabis and CEO of Joe Dolce Communications, one of the premier presentation and media training companies in New York City. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.
As one reviewer put it, “Modern Psychedelics, the handbook we’ve been missing, the bridge between Michael Pollan’s brilliant journalism and the practical reality of people actually using these substances. Where Pollan opened the door with How to Change Your Mind, Dolce provides the roadmap for what comes next: how to make informed decisions about psychedelics—and so much more. Dolce has created something for three distinct audiences: experienced travelers seeking new insights, “infrequent flyers” wanting more skillful use, and the “psychedelic curious” who need guidance.
Regarding his favorite Coop shift, Joe says: “I’m shift-fluid. When I’m tired, I like cashier; when I’m energetic, unloading trucks doubles as a workout. When I’m frazzled, packing cheese and nuts is soothing.”
Joe’s presentation will be followed by questions from the audience, and drinks and snacks courtesy of the Coop.
The book will be available for purchase at the event for $24.99 plus tax, or can be ordered from several online booksellers, including Amazon and Hachette.
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WordSprouts’s committee includes committee leader Sarah Schenck and committee members Susan Horwich and Ruthy Nachmany.