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Staff Spotlight: Hygge

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Brought to you by: Kate from Adult Services

How long have you been at Helen Plum Library? 8 years

Why did you choose this topic?

The topic of “Hygge” (HOO-guh) has charmed me since I first heard about it several years ago. The Danish word itself is related to “hug,” and the whole idea is to create a peaceful, cozy, caring connection in simple ways, and spread that feeling of warmth and comfort to other people. Turns out other countries also have systems for finding happiness and balance in everyday life.

Staff Picks: Hygge, Kate

 

1. Simplicity of Cozy: Hygge, Lagom & the Energy of Everyday Pleasures by Melissa Alvarez (646.7 ALVAREZ)

2. Lagom: the Swedish Art of Balanced Living by Linnea Dunne (158.1 DUNNE)

3. Ikigai: the Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Héctor García (613 GARCIA); also on Hoopla: audiobook

4. The Ikigai Journey: a Practical Guide to Finding Happiness and Purpose the Japanese Way by Héctor García (152.42 GARCIA)

    also on Hoopla: audiobook, ebook

5. Eat Joy: Stories & Comfort Food From 31 Celebrated Writers edited by Natalie Eve Garrett (641.3 EAT)

6. Snowy Cabin Cookbook by Marnie Hanel (Hoopla ebook) + book currently on order

7. The Power of Nunchi: the Korean Secret to Happiness and Success by Euny Hong (158.1 HONG)

8. Hygge: The Practical Guide by Alexandra Jessen (Hoopla audiobook)

9. How to Hygge: the Nordic Secrets to a Happy Life by Signe Johansen (646.7 JOHANSEN)

10. There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather by Linda Akeson McGurk (649.1 MCGURK)

11. Awakening Your Ikigai by Ken Mogi (158.1 MOGI) also on Hoopla: audiobook, ebook

12. Family Hygge: 54 Practical Ways by Helena Olsen (Hoopla ebook)

13. Hygge Habits: 42 Habits for a Happy Life by Helena Olsen (Hoopla ebook)

14. The Year of Living Danishly: Uncovering the Secrets of the World's Happiest Country by Helen Russell (Overdrive ebook)

15. The Atlas of Happiness: the Global Secrets of How to be Happy by Helen Russell (152.42 RUSSELL)

16. Simplicity at Home by Yumiko Sekine (Hoopla ebook) + book currently on order

17. Living Lagom by Maya Thoresen (Hoopla audiobook)

18. Cosy: the British Art of Comfort by Laura Weir (646.7 WEIR)

19. The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living by Meik Wiking (158.1 WIKING) also on Hoopla: audiobook, ebook

20. The Little Book of Lykke: Secrets of the World's Happiest People by Meik Wiking (646.7 WIKING) also on Hoopla: audiobook, ebook