Emma Gannon returns to her podcast Ctrl Alt Delete after a year-long hiatus to announce her new book, *A Year of Nothing*. She explains that she ended the popular podcast, which had six years and 13 million downloads, following a severe chronic burnout episode in late 2022. Gannon details that her recovery involved learning to rest, do nothing, and accept not being well.
Her new book, published by the independent Pound Project, is split into two volumes organized across the four seasons. The book's physical edition comes in a sustainably made case, which she describes as beautiful and poetic. Gannon lists specific topics covered in the book, including recovery, dog borrowing, dopamine dressing, and choosing to be child-free. She shares a direct quote from the text about the difficulty humans have allowing for breakdown and regeneration compared to nature. Purchasers of the book receive access to a free workshop with Gannon on July 4th and a set of illustrated postcards. The book features a special introduction by Julia Cameron, whom Gannon has interviewed three times on the podcast.
Gannon notes that the book's themes have evolved from those she explored on Ctrl Alt Delete. She suggests that reading the book will help listeners understand her reasons for quitting the podcast. Gannon now primarily writes for her weekly Substack newsletter, called *the hyphen*, which she describes as a cozy corner of the internet. She reveals an exclusive secret: she is launching a new podcast series within her Substack community. The print run for *A Year of Nothing* is limited, with the book only on sale for a couple of weeks.
The episode is a personal, reflective monologue directly addressing her audience. Its tone is intimate and conversational, sharing an update rather than conducting an interview. Longtime fans of Ctrl Alt Delete who are curious about Gannon's absence and her current creative work will appreciate this update. Listeners seeking a traditional interview or a discussion with guests might find this solo announcement less engaging.
