You are far more generous to give a book a second chance than I am, Autumn! If I haven’t managed to get into it by Chapter 2, it’s tossed on the donate pile (if I’ve made a grievous error and purchased it) or in the library return pile otherwise. There are so many books I want to read, I feel like I shouldn’t waste any valuable time trying to slog through all that molasses! lol

Thank you sweetly, dear Ivana. I’m delighted to know that this book resonated with you. There are several great titles on hygge available these days. I’ve even spotted some cookbooks that tap into this premise and would really like to read (and review!) one or more of those someday as well.

May your winter be cozy, peaceful, happy, and fun of festive cheer!

♥ Autumn

😄😄😄 I get that big time! And, at times, I’m right there with you, but as I do have a real penchant for buying books that pertain to my interests/ways of being, I suspect this isn’t the last hygge related title that will find its way onto my shelves.

I’ve seen a few over the years that come at hygge from a culinary perspective and am particularly intrigued at present by those. 😃

Thank you, my sweet friend. I certainly wouldn’t call this book a bust, it just didn’t quite hit the mark, as you said, for me. I can really see what (I believe at least) the author – who, again, I’m a big fan of – was going for, and don’t doubt that there are plenty of readers out there who might derive more from this particular title than I personally did.

I grappled with my rating on it, and in truth was closer to a 3.5, than a 3, out of five, as it did have some good, informative and appealing points for sure.

Now, all that said, let’s go grab some of that hot cocoa you mentioned and curl up with a stack of witchy reads to savour and review in the coming chilly months of winter. ☃️

♥ Autumn

I love to learn and correct myself, if I’m mistaken, so really appreciate you letting me know that hygge is actually pronounced a bit differently than what I wrote in that (guest) post. My definition came from a mixture of books, (other peoples’) blog posts, and YT videos I’ve watched over the years on the subject, but as I don’t speak it’s original language, have no doubt I could be off the mark.

Isn’t it fascinating how some sounds exist in one language but not the next?

Case in point, I can’t roll the letter r to save my life, whereas my silken tongued Italian speaking hubby does so as easily as drawing air.

However, in much the same vein, as this is not a sound that is common in Italian, “th” words can trip him up at times (i.e., thought, thorough, though, and so forth). He’s world’s better at saying them though than I suspect I’ll ever be at “romancing my Rs” like an Italian or Spanish speaking person would.

Thank you for sharing some of the ways that hygge plays an important role in your own life. I completely agree with you on all those points – very much including the way that vintage and antique items (as well as those that are modern but look the part) can help contribute to the coziness of a home and our inner state of serenity.

May this winter find you well, bring abunant happiness your way, and be cozier than a kitten snuggled up in a thick knit blanket.

♥ Autumn

You’re very welcome, Anesha. Thank you for your comment. No worries at all. We all have different tastes and interests.

I read and review a fairly wide array of books, so hopefully some of the others I’ve shared previously and/or may post about in the future will be more up you’re alley. 😃

As things sit now, I’m hoping to review 4 – 6 (or more) titles in 2021 and am always open to suggestions for titles and/or topics, if there’s something in particular that you would be keen to see me chat about here.

♥ Autumn

It certainly felt that way at times a few years ago. 😄 I suspect that hygge’s recent moment in the sun (err, snow?) was all the more pronounced in Europe, though that isn’t to say it wasn’t the buzzword du jour here in North America for a while, too.

Personally, I was delighted to see this concept gain wider momentum and hope that those who embraced it (or did so all the more) are continuing to benefit from weaving hygge into their days.

It’s awesome that your life is inherently hygge filled, dear Ann. We aim for a simple, cozy, peaceful, low-stress life as well.

Does that goal always get nailed to a tee? Not in the slightest, but I think that being mindful of it and actively working to create such an environment year-round has a thoroughly positive impact on our lives (and mental states, for that matter).

Thank you very much for reading and commenting on this book review post. While I wish this book had hit the mark a touch more, it isn’t an unpleasant read as a whole and I can easily see it appealing to plenty of people, particularly those who may be new to the concept of hygge (et al) and how it can easily meld with one’s spirituality, if so desired.

May this winter bring abundant coziness and joy, wellness and serenity your way!

♥ Autumn

Thank you very much, my sweet friend. Absolutely! Some concepts come with natural ease to certain people. Hygge is, IMO, one of those and is something that I spect scores of folks have been putting into practice whether they were familiar with this precise word/concept or not for many, many years now.

Really, perhaps for as long as we’ve been creating homes for ourselves and those we hold dear. As a desire for comfort, safety, low stress, and wellness is inherent to most humans simply by our design.

May you have a splendidly serene and safe, happy and cozy winter.

♥ Autumn

You are such a positive, supportive and lovely person, Debi. Thank you deeply for sharing those gifts of your soul here with me/us.

I don’t strongly dislike this book and grappled a fair bit with my rating on it. As touched on in my post, I can really see what (I think at least) the author was aiming for, but do feel that the mark was missed and muddled a bit at times. Still, there is plenty to enjoy here and if one had the chance to read this book (say, from the library or bought inexpensively secondhand), I have no doubt that it would appeal and resonate with some folks.

May your winter abound with all manner of hygge-y goodness, ample coziness, and tons of festive cheer!

♥ Autumn