/lit/ - Literature

Not really monastic life, but I've been reading about solitude and isolation and like to recommend a couple of books.

pic related is very well written and researched. "This study challenges the widely-held view that success in personal relationships is the only key to happiness." Storr highlights various creative geniuses who have thrived living in solitude and argues that being able to be alone with yourself is a sign of maturity.

easily available on libgen

I assume you were looking for a book recommendation and not just blog posting