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).
Ebook
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:...
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
They say writing is rewriting. So why does the second part get such short shrift? Refuse To Be Done will guide you through every step of the novel writing process, from getting started on those first pages to the last tips for making your final draft even tighter and stronger. ...
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 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! Each "spoke" in The Wheel of...
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...
Mountain Rose Herbs book of natural body care :
Donnille, Shawn
Paper Book
Make time for self care with this gorgeous, step-by-step guide to natural beauty care. The Mountain Rose Herbs Book of Natural Body Care is a must-have introduction to DIY self-care. Built specifically for the beginner in mind, it starts with foundation...
That sounds fun :
Downs, Annie F.,
Paper Book
A New York Times Bestseller We know there are certain things we must have to survive--food, shelter, and safety to name a few. But there are also aspects of life that truly allow us to be joyful and fulfilled. For popular podcaster and bestselling author Annie F...
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...
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
New World Sourdough teaches handmade artisan bread baking for beginner to intermediate home bakers who want to learn how to bake fermented breads at home with New World twists.
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
The New York Times bestselling author of Happens Every Day, Isabel Gillies, presents a fresh and inspiring look at the subtle art of cozy--part manifesto, part lifestyle guide, part memoir--that shows fans of The Little Book of Hygge that true comfort comes from within. ...
Powder days :
Hansman, Heather,
Paper Book
*A Boston Globe Bestseller!* *An Outside Magazine Book Club Pick!* *Winner of the International Ski Association's Ullr Book Award!* "A sparkling account."--Wall Street Journal An electrifying adventure into the...
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   ...
Bare minimum dinners :
Helwig, Jenna.
Paper Book
Easy recipes and shortcuts to spend less time in the kitchen--with fewer ingredients, less cleanup, Instant Pot and slow cooker options, meals made in 30 minutes or less, and other smart strategies Getting a home-cooked meal on the table every day is an admirable...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
A modernized approach to meditation that will appeal to anyone, even if - especially if - you believe you have no time, you can't sit still, or that "it's just not you." Whether you're a Fortune 500 CEO or someone bogged down with a never-ending to-do list, the proven...
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...
The unplugged family activity book : 60+ simple crafts & recipes for year-round fun
Wolf, Rachel J.
Paper Book
Get ready for kid-approved ideas that celebrate the great outdoors year round! Whether you're building forts or making fresh cider, there's something for every kid and every season. What might unfold if we put away our devices for an hour, a day, or even longer? What...

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