Who We Are
Built by creators, for creators.
The GoodLife Bookstore is a space for stories that move culture forward. We curate books that inspire reflection, spark dialogue, and celebrate voices that deserve to be heard. Our goal is simple: connect readers with powerful stories and create a community built around learning, creativity, and growth.
Our virtual bookstore is designed as a curated library of books and authors that reflect the spirit of the GoodLife. Here you can explore powerful stories, discover new voices, and find meaningful reads. Each book links directly to the author or retailer so readers can easily support the writers behind the work.
Goodlife Russ
Founder | Author | Creative Director
GoodLife Russ is a poet, author, and creative visionary dedicated to using storytelling as a tool for healing and connection. With nearly twenty published books and a background in therapy and Reiki, his work explores personal growth, emotional truth, and the power of perspective. Through the GoodLife Bookstore, Russ hopes to create a space where stories inspire deeper conversations, uplift voices, and bring community together.
Chloe Simone
Co-Founder | Author | Creative Producer
Chloe Simone is an author, creative producer, and strategist dedicated to transforming stories into meaningful experiences. With an MBA and eight published books, she blends creative vision with business strategy to build platforms that help artists share their work, grow their communities, and bring their ideas to life. Through Good Life Bookstore, Chloe focuses on creating the systems, spaces, and opportunities that allow independent voices to be discovered, celebrated, and heard.
The Good Life Mission
We believe every story deserves a place to live.
Through books, conversations, community, and creative experiences, Good Life Bookstore exists to amplify independent voices and create spaces where people feel seen, heard, and inspired.
Books
Independent stories and authors worth discovering.
Stories
Conversations that reveal the voices behind the work.
Community
A creative space built on healing, connection, and growth.