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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Hibernation for Humans

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

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The ski house cookbook :
Anderson, Tina,
Paper Book
What could be better than standing on top of a mountain, snow sparkling, the slopes calling? Not much, except perhaps skiing down to a warm, home-cooked meal that comes together effortlessly.The Ski House Cookbook makes it all possible with 125 recipes that will keep you on the slopes or...
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...
Simple farmhouse life :
Bass, Lisa
Paper Book
Transform your home into a simple farmhouse--no matter where you live--with this beautiful guide to slow living. Country girl and popular blogger Lisa Bass shares more than 70 of her favorite hearty recipes, handmade projects, and tips for natural living that she uses in her own from-scratch life....
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 National Bestseller Addressing the fundamental questions about how to live, Meditations for Mortals offers a powerful new way to take action on what counts: a guiding philosophy of life Oliver Burkeman calls "imperfectionism." It helps us tackle challenges as...
The artist's way :
Cameron, Julia
Paper Book
"Without The Artist's Way, there would have been no Eat, Pray, Love." --Elizabeth Gilbert The Artist's Way is the seminal book on the subject of creativity. An international bestseller, millions of readers have found it to be an invaluable guide to living the...
Get a Hobby :
Cho, Jasmine
Paper Book
Get your mind off work, make friends, and de-stress with this fascinating collection of potential hobbies! Picking up a hobby is one of the best ways to eliminate stress, improve any mood, and make a network of new friends. Whether it's a physical activity like pickleball or martial arts; a creative...
Winter Wellbeing :
Cico Books (COR)
Paper Book
Embrace the colder months with this beautifully illustrated self-care guide to not just surviving the winter, but also thriving through the season. Make the most of the change in the weather and learn the benefits of being active outside even if it's chilly, with a calming...
The wheel of the year :
Cook, Fiona
Paper Book
A beautifully illustrated, interactive guide to ancient, nature-based holidays and customs. Through themed meditations, crafts, and rituals, young readers can learn about old and new ways of honoring the seasons--and create their own! A NEW YORK TIMES...
A well-crafted home :
Crowther, Janet,
Paper Book
From "the DIY maven" (Architectural Digest), comes a beautiful, practical craft book for both aspiring and seasoned makers. Here are 60 projects for high-quality furniture, textiles, and accessories to enjoy all through the house--plus all the techniques you need for dyeing...
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...
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...
Cozy :
Gillies, Isabel,
Paper Book
A New York Times Bestselling AuthorWhen we talk about cozy, we may think of a favorite sweater or a cup of tea on a rainy day. But to Isabel Gillies, cozy means identifying the innermost truth of yourself and carrying it into the world, no matter your environment. Since childhood, Gillies has...
Best Backcountry Skiing in the Northeast :
Goodman, David.
Paper Book
From the author of the “Bible of Eastern Backcountry Skiing” comes the most up-to-date resource for exploring the  backcountry ski trails of the Northeast.  This book features 50 trips through New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, New York, and...
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. Written out of a lifelong fascination with...
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...
How to hygge :
Johansen, Signe,
Paper Book
The "Danish coziness" philosophy is fast becoming the new "French living" in terms of aspirational lifestyle books and blogs. There are countless viral articles comparing the happiness levels of Americans versus Danes. Their homes are more homey; their people are more cheerful. It's an attitude...
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! <...
Treasure bookmaking :
Marinkovic, Natasa,
Paper Book
Divine Diary DIYs for the Innovative Crafter With journal making projects, book binding techniques, and journal prompts, this Treasure Book Making guide has everything you need. Get ready to create personal journals by hand easily--without any extra book-binding tools! ...
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...
Niksen :
Mecking, Olga,
Paper Book
The Dutch people are some of the happiest in the world. Their secret? They are masters of niksen, or the art of doing nothing. Niksen is not a form of meditation, nor is it a state of laziness or boredom. It's not scrolling through social media, or wondering what you're...
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...
The art of gathering :
Parker, Priya,
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER "A long overdue and urgent manifesto." --Seth Godin "Hosts of all kinds, this is a must-read!" --Chris Anderson, owner and curator of TED An exciting new approach to how we gather that will transform the ways we spend our time...
Wait :
Partnoy, Frank.
Paper Book
What do these scenarios have in common: a professional tennis player returning a serve, a woman evaluating a first date across the table, a naval officer assessing a threat to his ship, and a comedian about to reveal a punch line? In this counterintuitive and insightful work, author...
Laziness does not exist : a defense of the exhausted, exploited, and overworked
Price, Devon
Paper Book
From social psychologist Dr. Devon Price, a conversational, stirring call to "a better, more human way to live" (Cal Newport, New York Times bestselling author) that examines the "laziness lie"--which falsely tells us we are not working or learning hard enough. Extra...
Winter blues :
Rosenthal, Norman E.
Paper Book
Completely updating and expanding his immensely popular guide, Norman E. Rosenthal has written a veritable survival kit for anyone who suffers from the winter blues. This authoritative and engaging book presents the very latest information on the many dimensions of SAD, including the newly...
Life in five senses /
Rubin, Gretchen
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The 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. "Life in Five Senses invites us into the seismic shift toward a life grounded...
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...
Wonders of the winter landscape : shrubs and trees to brighten the cold-weather garden
Simeone, Vincent A.
Paper Book
Although North America suffers through several dreary months of winter each year, this guide describes trees and shrubs that make the barren winter landscape a wonderland of texture and color. Part one of the book conveys the elegance of deciduous trees and shrubs with an extreme attention to detail...
Cosy :
Weir, Laura,
Paper Book
The Danes have hygge. The Swedes have lagom. Now, Laura Weir, a beloved lifestyle journalist and editor-in-chief of London Evening Standard's weekly ES magazine, introduces American readers to the Brits' best-kept secret--coziness--an indulgent, luxurious, yet unfussy way of creating comfort and...
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 cozy living, comfort, togetherness, and well-being. Why are Danes the happiest people in the world? The answer, says Meik Wiking, CEO of the...
How to write a song that matters /
Williams, Dar.
Paper Book
An effective and inspiring guide to songwriting by prolific, iconic singer-songwriter Dar Williams. How to Write a Song That Matters is an invaluable guide to writing music by a woman who knows how to do it and do it well: iconic singer-songwriter, Dar Williams....
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