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 Complete Autumn and Winter Cookbook 550+ Recipes for Warming Dinners, Holiday Roasts, Seasonal Desserts, Breads, Food Gifts, and More
America's Test Kitchen (Firm).
Paper Book
Celebrate the season with this treasure trove of cozy cooking and baking recipes, from soul-warming soups and simple dinners to showstoppers and weekend projects. As the air grows chillier and nights longer, these dishes draw us to the table and the warmth of an active kitchen-...
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
In this beautiful guide to slow living, country girl and popular blogger Lisa Bass shares her favorite projects and tips for natural living that she uses in her own handmade, from-scratch life. She hopes that her passion for creativity and handcrafting will inspire you to create a home and lifestyle...
Refuse to be done :
Bell, Matt,
Paper Book
Refuse to Be Done is an encouraging and intensely practical guide, focusing on specific rewriting tasks, techniques, and activities to guide you through the first page of the first draft of your novel through to the finished book. You won't find bromides here about the 'the writing Muse.' Instead,...
Herbal Houseplants :
Betz, Susan
Paper Book
Hey, houseplant lovers! Are you ready to up your growing game? Get ready to branch out and step into the world of growing your own herbs--indoors! Whether your green thumb is weathered and worn or shiny and new, there's no better place to start your herb-growing adventure...
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...
New world sourdough : artisan techniques for creative homemade fermented breads : with recipes for birote, bagels, pan de coco, beignets, and more
Ford, Bryan
Paper Book
Best-selling cookbook New World Sourdough offers an inviting, nontraditional approach to baking delicious, inventive sourdough breads at home. Learn how to make a sourdough starter, basic breads, as well as other innovative baked goods from start to finish with Bryan...
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...
The things you can see only when you slow down :
Hyemin,
Paper Book
The world moves fast, but that doesn’t mean we have to. In this bestselling mindfulness guide, a renowned Buddhist meditation teacher born in Korea and educated in the United States illuminates a path to inner peace and balance amid the overwhelming demands of everyday life.
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...
Plants for the Winter Garden :
Leach, Warren
Paper Book
Within this comprehensive reference book lie the secrets to keeping your garden beautiful despite the elements, with design and planting concepts for prolonged wintry conditions. Though many plants go dormant in wintry months, there are many inspiring cultivars and...
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...
Treasure bookmaking :
Marinkovic, Natasa,
Ebook
Divine Diary DIYs for the Innovative Crafter #1 Best Seller in Book Making & Binding and Scrapbooking With journal making projects, book binding techniques, and journal prompts, this Treasure Book Making guide has everything you need. Get ready to create...
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...
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...
Nothing much happens :
Nicolai, Kathryn,
Paper Book
Soothing stories to help you fall and stay asleep, based on the popular podcast Busy minds need a place to rest. Whether you find yourself struggling to sleep, awake in the middle of the night, or even just anxious as you move through the day, in Nothing Much Happens,...
The ritual effect :
Norton, Michael I.,
Paper Book
In the bestselling tradition of Charles Duhigg's The Power of Habit and Angela Duckworth's Grit, a renowned social psychologist demonstrates how a subtle turning of habits into rituals can "clear a little space for everyday magic" (The Guardian) in our lives. ...
The art of gathering :
Parker, Priya,
Paper Book
"Hosts of all kinds, this is a must-read!" --Chris Anderson, owner and curator of TED From the host of the New York Times podcast Together Apart, an exciting new approach to how we gather that will transform the ways we spend our time together--at home, at work, in our...
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...
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...
The atlas of happiness :
Russell, Helen,
Paper Book
A fun, illustrated guide that takes us around the world, discovering the secrets to happiness. Author Helen Russell (The Year of Living Danishly) uncovers the fascinating ways that different nations search for happiness in their lives, and what they can teach us...
Unplug :
Schwartz, Suze Yalof,
Paper Book
Overworked? Overwhelmed? Studies show that you can do more -- and better -- just by unplugging to meditate for a few minutes each day. This revolutionary book by the founder of the LA-based studio Unplug Meditation brilliantly simplifies this powerful practice and shows us how easy it is to relieve...
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...
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...
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...
My hygge home :
Wiking, Meik,
Paper Book
An inspiring book from Meik Wiking, the New York Times bestselling author of The Little Book of Hygge, about how to use space, light, and Danish design to transform your home to fit your needs. ​Inspired by Danish design and traditions, Meik...
How to write a song that matters /
Williams, Dar.
Paper Book
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. For years now, Williams has led songwriting retreats for musicians, from beginners to professionals, in which she...

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