Embrace the Simple Pleasures of Winter with Help from the Library
The Danes have this whole winter doldrums and holiday-stress thing figured out. They practice Hygge, or “hoo-gah,” a Danish word for a mood of coziness, with feelings of wellness and contentment.
The idea is to find ways to enjoy the simple pleasures of winter, and the library has a host of books to help you. Just visit thelibrary.org/catalog to reserve one of these librarian-recommended titles, and enjoy your winter.
“Making Winter: a Hygge-inspired guide for Surviving the Winter Months,” by Emma Mitchell. Enjoy 25 creative crafts and recipes ranging from gorgeous trinkets to snuggly woolens and tasty treats.
“How to Hygge: The Nordic Secrets to a Happy Life” by Signe Johansen. A fresh, informative, lighthearted, fully illustrated how-to guide to Hygge. It's a combination of recipes and helpful tips for cozy living at home.
“The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living” by Meik Wiking. From picking the right lighting to organizing a Hygge get-together to dressing Hygge, Wiking shows how to experience joy and contentment the Danish way.
“The Hygge Life: Embracing the Nordic Art of Coziness Through Recipes, Entertaining, Decorating, Simple Rituals, and Family Traditions,” by Gunnar Karl Gíslason and Jody Eddy. A food and lifestyle book dedicated to the Scandinavian concept of Hygge; how to create it for yourself and others, and how to incorporate it into holidays, travel, decor, entertaining, and everyday life, with about 30 recipes.
“American Cozy: Hygge-Inspired Ways to Create Comfort & Happiness,” by Stephanie Pedersen. American Cozy uses the Danish phenomenon of Hygge to bring coziness and ease to readers' homes, work, and lives. Filled with charming four-color illustrations, it explores organization and home décor, entertaining, cooking, creating a happier, more productive work life, decluttering, and slowing down.
“The Simplicity of Cozy: Hygge, Lagom & the Energy of Everyday Pleasures,” by Melissa Alvarez. Make cozy your way of life with this inspiring guide on connecting to the positive energy of simple, everyday moments. Cozy and balanced living helps you improve your health, happiness, and spirituality.
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