The Little Book of Hygge
"The Danes are famously the happiest people in the world, and hygge is a cornerstone of their way of life. Hygge (pronounce Hoo-ga) loosely translates as a sense of comfort, togetherness, and well-being. You know hygge when you feel it. It is when you are cuddled up on the 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. It is about gratitude and savoring the simple pleasures in life. In short, it is the pursuit of everyday happiness." --
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Meik Wiking, head of Copenhagen's Happiness Research Institute, walks readers through the Danish concept of hygge, the cozy, low-key togetherness that helps Denmark rank among the world's happiest countries. He gathers small habits around lighting, food, clothing, and time with close friends.
The Little Book of Hygge was written by Meik Wiking and published in 2016. Wiking is the CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen, and the book draws on his research into Danish well-being.
Yes. Meik Wiking has continued his happiness-research books with The Little Book of Lykke, The Art of Making Memories, My Hygge Home, and other titles.
The Little Book of Hygge is 341 pages in standard print editions, though page counts vary slightly between hardcover, paperback, and large-print formats.
At an average reading pace of about 250 words per minute, The Little Book of Hygge takes most readers 5 to 7 hours to finish.
The Little Book of Hygge is a standalone novel by an unknown author, not part of a series.
The Little Book of Hygge is available in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats from Amazon, Bookshop.org, ThriftBooks, and most major bookstores.
