Hibernation for Humans

Books about relaxation, slowing down, coziness, indoor hobbies, seasonal recipes, and making the most of the winter season.

Updated January 29, 2025
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The centered heart :
Amendola, Susi,
Paper Book
"Instead of trying to find time in your day for self-care, yoga-therapist Amendola suggests scheduling your life around your practices, aiming for a stress-free, healing existence. Under her expert guidance, this not only seems enticing but possible." - Booklist, Starred Review ...
Get a hobby! :
Barseghian, Tina
Paper Book
Is your daily grind taking the joy out of life? Don't get glum--get a hobby! In this entertaining, information-packed guide, journalist and ReadyMade contributing editor Tina Barseghian invites you to explore 101 thoroughly absorbing diversions, from conventional to downright wacky, that...
Winter crafts across cultures :
Borgert-Spaniol, Megan,
Paper Book
Winter is a season of celebration! Join the fun with twelve festive crafts that celebrate holidays from around the world. Construct a papier-mâché lantern to mark Chinese New Year. Design colorful bunting to honor Black History Month. It's always the season for crafting!
The winter garden :
Bourne, Val,
Paper Book
A garden in winter need not be grey and neglected: this book is packed with hints and tips to ensure enjoyment of your garden through the forgotten season. Val Bourne suggests trees, shrubs, seedheads, berries and evergreens that shine in winter. Her selections include interesting shapes and...
Meditations for Mortals :
Burkeman, Oliver.
Paper Book
A map for a liberating journey toward a more meaningful life--a journey that begins where we actually find ourselves, not with a fantasy of where we'd like to be--from the New York Times bestselling author of Four Thousand Weeks ...
The artist's way :
Cameron, Julia
Paper Book
"Without The Artist's Way, there would have been no Eat, Pray, Love." --Elizabeth Gilbert A stunning gift edition of the powerful bestselling book on creativity. The Artist's Way is one of the bestselling gift books of all time. Beautifully packaged with...
The wheel of the year :
Cook, Fiona
Paper Book
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND KIRKUS BEST MIDDLE GRADE BOOK OF 2023 "This book is, in a word, immaculate." Kirkus (Starred Review) A beautifully illustrated, interactive guide to ancient, nature-based holidays and...
Around the board :
Delaney, Emily,
Paper Book
It's really not about the board, or even how you style it...it's about the people and creating a grazing experience that's both simple and elevated at the same time. These epic boards will loved by everyone at the table! Bring out the beauty of winter with a Wainter Pairings...
The kids winter handbook
Drake, Jane.
Paper Book
Winter is a special time. As the snow begins to fall, it sets the stage for a whole array of wintry activities, like searching for special effects in the winter night sky. Or sewing up a pair of cozy fleece mitts. Or enjoying an outdoor picnic on a blanket of snow. This book in the Family Fun series...
Craft coffee :
Easto, Jessica,
Paper Book
Named a top food & drink book of 2017 by Food Network, Wired, Sprudge, and Booklist. This comprehensive but accessible handbook is for the average coffee lover who wants to make better coffee at home. Unlike other coffee books, this one focuses exclusively on...
Big magic :
Gilbert, Elizabeth,
Paper Book
The instant #1 NEW YORK TIMES Bestseller "A must read for anyone hoping to live a creative life... I dare you not to be inspired to be brave, to be free, and to be curious." --PopSugar From the worldwide bestselling author of Eat Pray Love and City of Girls...
Afternoon tea is the new happy hour /
Greco, Gail,
Paper Book
Afternoon tea is more than a meal--it's a moment, an aesthetic, a pose. Afternoon Tea Is the New Happy Hour features more than 75 recipes to make your tea time memorable. Inside you'll find easy-to-follow recipes to create tea sandwiches, scones, breads, cakes, dips, and, of...
The art of the wasted day /
Hampl, Patricia,
Paper Book
Modern life only seems to become increasingly hectic and stressful, as we try to cram more into each day. In her sparkling new book, acclaimed author Patricia Hampl argues for the necessity of daydreaming and leisure in our over-amped lives. The job of being human, Hampl suggests, is getting lost in...
Do nothing :
Headlee, Celeste Anne,
Paper Book
"A welcome antidote to our toxic hustle culture of burnout."--Arianna Huffington "This book is so important and could truly save lives."--Elizabeth Gilbert "A clarion call to work smarter [and] accomplish more by doing less."--Adam Grant   ...
The things you can see only when you slow down :
Hyemin,
Paper Book
Forbes' "Greatest Self-Help Books of All Time" The multimillion-copy bestselling book of spiritual wisdom about the importance of slowing down in our fast-paced world, by the Buddhist author of Love for Imperfect Things "Wise advice on how to reflect and slow down...
Wintersweet : seasonal desserts to warm the home
Inman, Tammy Donroe.
Paper Book
Who says the winter months have to be bleak and barren? Author Tammy Donroe sees this season as an opportunity to stay inside, fire up the oven, and produce decadent desserts from the bounty of wholesome winter ingredients.Wintersweet encourages readers to make use of fresh, local...
How to winter :
Leibowitz, Kari,
Paper Book
A Behavioral Scientist Notable Book of 2024 A blend of mindset science, original research, and cultural insights for cultivating a positive "wintertime mindset," to vanquish winter blues and find joy and comfort in dark times year-round. Do you dread the end...
Stitches and seams :
Macâias, Valeria Carrandi,
Paper Book
Learn the essential skills you need to create garments and textile crafts from scratch! <...
The Secret Language of the Body :
Mann, Jennifer/ Rabin, Karden
Paper Book
"Inspiring, refreshing and practical - a delightfully lucid guide to healing yourself." -Bessel van der Kolk, MD., New York Times bestselling author of The Body Keeps the Score From two mind-body practitioners comes the new essential self-healing bible--a revolutionary body...
Wintering : the power of rest and retreat in difficult times
May, Katherine
Paper Book
THE RUNAWAY NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER  "Katherine May opens up exactly what I and so many need to hear but haven't known how to name." --Krista Tippett, On Being "Every bit as beautiful and healing as the season itself. . . . This is truly a...
A place in the world /
Mayes, Frances
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A lyrical and evocative collection of personal stories from the author of Under the Tuscan Sun, in which the queen of wanderlust reflects on the comforts of home. "Personal, warm, and lovely . . . a charming read. The book feels...
Slow :
McAlary, Brooke,
Paper Book
Free Yourself from a Frantic Life and Embrace the Joy of Slow Living What is slow living? It's a way to find happiness by stepping away from the never-ending demands to constantly succeed and acquire more and more. It's easy to get stuck in the carousel of frantically wanting, buying, and...
Monday Night Mocktails :
Newens, Jennifer/ Brown, Alyson (PHT)
Paper Book
Featuring 52 seasonal recipes, one for every week of the year, and more than 50 gorgeous images, Monday Night Mocktails welcomes the week with style. With drinks this chic and tasty, you won't miss the alcohol! "A handy resource enhanced by vibrant photos."--...
Slow productivity :
Newport, Cal.
Paper Book
A New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, and IndieBound bestseller "Brilliant and timely" -- Oliver Burkeman ~ Do Fewer Things. Work at a Natural Pace. Obsess over Quality. ~ From the New York Times bestselling...
How to relax /
Nh?
Paper Book
Stop, relax mindfully, and recharge to control stress and renew mental freshness and clarity.  The fifth book in the bestselling Mindfulness Essentials series, a back-to-basics collection from world-renowned Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh that introduces everyone to the...
Find your unicorn space :
Rodsky, Eve,
Paper Book
From the New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play comes an inspirational guide for setting new personal goals, rediscovering your interests, cultivating creativity, and reclaiming your Unicorn Space. With her acclaimed New York Times bestseller (and...
Winter blues : seasonal affective disorder : what it is and how to overcome it
Rosenthal, Norman E.
Paper Book
A revision of the work originally published in 1989 under the title Seasons of the Mind. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
Life in five senses /
Rubin, Gretchen
Audiobook
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project discovers a surprising path to a life of more energy, creativity, luck, and love: by tuning in to the five senses. "An inspiring and practical guide to living in the moment."--Susan Cain, #1 New...
Outer order, inner calm :
Rubin, Gretchen
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * In this lovely, easy-to-use illustrated guide to decluttering, the beloved author of The Happiness Project shows us how to take control of our stuff--and, by extension, our lives.   Gretchen Rubin knows...
The pumpkin cookbook :
Stovel, Edith,
Paper Book
From Currant-Pumpkin-Oat Scones to Chicken-Pumpkin Tacos, Pumpkin-Filled Ravioli with Fried Sage, Ginger-Pumpkin Ice Cream, and of course (seven!) pies, this comprehensive cookbook reminds us that the iconic symbol of fall is so much more than jack-o'-lantern material. These 139 recipes offer...
Snow : a scientific and cultural exploration
Whittell, Giles
Paper Book
Brimming with interesting facts and surprising anecdotes, this scientific and cultural history opens our eyes to the wonders of one of nature's most delicate, delightful, and deadly phenomena: SNOW! Perfect for fans of The Hidden Life of Trees and Rain. Go on an...
The little book of hygge :
Wiking, Meik,
Paper Book
New York Times Bestseller Embrace Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) and become happier with this definitive guide to the Danish philosophy of comfort, togetherness, and well-being. Why are Danes the happiest people in the world? The answer, says Meik Wiking, CEO of the Happiness Research...

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