Denmark is often said to be the happiest country in the world. That’s down to one thing: hygge.
‘Hygge has been translated as everything from the art of creating intimacy to cosiness of the soul to taking pleasure from the presence of soothing things. My personal favourite is cocoa by candlelight…’
You know hygge when you feel it. It is when you are cuddled up on a sofa with a loved one, or sharing comfort food with your closest friends. It is those crisp blue mornings when the light through your window is just right.
Who better than Meik Wiking to be your guide to all things hygge? Meik is CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen and has spent years studying the magic of Danish life. In this beautiful, inspiring book he will help you be more hygge: from picking the right lighting and planning a dinner party through to creating an emergency hygge kit and even how to dress.
Meik Wiking is the CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen. He is committed to finding out what makes people happy and has concluded that hygge is the magic ingredient that makes Danes the happiest nation in the world.
The Little Book of Hygge is one of those books that’s been on my TBR for a while but that I never really intended to read any time soon. I’ve seen it in bookstores. It’s usually on display somewhere every time I go to Paper Source. I’ve seen so many reviews of it. But actually taking the time to read it? I don’t know, it just didn’t seem quite worth it.
But winter is well on its way. It’s been a crazy month. I’ve been pretty wrapped up in the Throne of Glass series and I needed something different. A book about why Danish people are so happy sounded like just the thing I needed, and it was. This book made me so happy.
It seems so easy, really. The secret to happiness isn’t money or things. It’s simple things like drinking hot cocoa with a good friend. Or reading a book while wrapped in a fluffy blanket. It’s sending a handwritten letter to someone who’s important to you.
Please excuse me while I do all of the above at the same time.
Have you read The Little Book of Hygge? Is it on your TBR?
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I loved this little book! Actually, I listened to the author read the audio version. Being part Danish, I really enjoyed learning about all the Danish customs. Can’t beat cozy good times with friends. 🙂
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I also listened to the audiobook and the author did a great job with the narration! And you’re right, there’s really no beating being cozy with your friends. 😊
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I’ve seem this one around. Glad to see you liked it. I’ll put it on my list!
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I hope you like it too! 🙂
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I so want to read this marvelous book! Yes, happiness is hidden in little things like a book, a cup of warm tea…..or a hug we were not expecting…. …when we stop and listen, when we do the little things that make us happy, we are at peace. I am so thankful for all those little things that make me happy…one of them is your blog. 🙂
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Thank you so much! ❤ ❤
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I love this book! I read it when it first came out, so a little while ago now. Definitely need a reread!!
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I’m glad you loved it too! It just made me so happy! 😊
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It’s the perfect time of year to read this! I read it late last year and absolutely loved it ☺️
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Yes! I’m sure I would have still liked it in the summer, but this really was the perfect time of year for it. 😊
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I had never even heard of this book, but it sounds like it’s worth the time. Thanks for the review.
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It’s definitely worth a read! I hope you like it if you get the chance to read it. 🙂
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Sounds like a great read! Will check it out 💜
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I hope you like it! ❤
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Read it and instantly ordered his book on Lykke!
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Have you read that one yet? (If so, what did you think?)
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It still hasn’t arrived! I was trying to wait until it did before answering this comment, but it looks like I’ll be waiting a while. I am reading through Niki Brantmark’s book on Lagom in the meantime!
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I read The Little book of hygge and loved every word so much that I had to write about hygge. Very nice review, btw
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