Game Over Books, paperback
Publication Date: November 4, 2026
Publisher Marketing:
Why Not Take a Break? is Kai Wallin’s debut collection that takes time to slow down, breathe, and explore newfound appreciation for the day-to-day struggles, joys, and triumphs that make up adult life. Each poem is directly inspired by a multitude of video games and the ways we relate to the interactive story medium. Inspired by the pause menu reminders showcased in games through the 2000’s, Why Not Take a Break? aims to remind readers to make time for self-care. When was the last time that you took a break?
