Simple Pleasures: Life's Little Joys

by Clare Gogerty

A gift book celebrating how much happiness can be found in 100 simple, everyday things – from the feel of fresh sheets to the joy of daydreaming. The perfect antidote to the pressurised, disconnected modern world. From feel of fresh sheets to the joy of daydreaming, this book reminds us how much happiness can be found in the smallest things. The writing is tender and uplifting with touches of humour. It's a balm for the soul in our increasingly screen-based, disconnected world. There are beautiful illustrations dotted throughout. The 100 simple pleasures Climbing a hill The smell of autumn leaves Fresh sheets The sun on your back People watching Holding hands Planting a seed The first coffee of the day Writing a Letter.

Genres: Nonfiction

112 pages, Hardcover

Published April 7, 2022

About the author

After years in London editing consumer magazines, I decamped to the country to write books, manage a smallholding and create a magical garden. That’s going pretty well, although keeping sheep has proved trickier than I’d imagined. Chickens are easier. Anyway, I have kept to my intention and written a few books since I got here.

Next up are the first three titles in the Little Wild Library foraging series (Dandelion, Nettle, Clover), which will be published on 18 March 2025 (Verbena). These were much fun to write and I spent much time upended in hedgerows and preserving and brewing in the kitchen.

They will be followed sharply by 'The Water Remedy: folklore, ritual and wisdom', which is published on 25 April (Calon). This is a practical, mystical, mythological, geographical and poetic book which aims to make the reader appreciate, value and enjoy this vital, life-giving element.

The Witch’s Shadow Work Oracle Deck (Watkins), 40 cards with an accompanying booklet packed with myths, magic and legends to help you explore your shadow self, follows in June.

Reviews

[Alice 🕸 · Rating 3 out of 5]

I know it's National Trust, so I shouldn't be surprised, but this was the most middle class list ever. That said, there were some lovely ideas and some very wholesome entries.