It’s time to find: The Pleasures of Wintering by Erin Niimi Longhurse

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About this title (with thanks from the publisher)

Discover the enriching lessons of winter through practices that promote rest, contemplation, and rejuvenation, including rituals for self-care, slow living, mindfulness, and creativity. Perfect for fans of Wintering and How to Do Nothing.

Wintering is the practice of slowing down to rest and recuperate, just as nature does in the quiet winter months. This enchanting little book makes it easy to discover the joys of these essential pauses that allow us to nourish our bodies, quiet our minds, and rejuvenate our spirits so we can welcome the bright promises of spring. A mix of evocative photography and charming illustration enriches the experience, inviting us to browse, linger, contemplate, and engage with the reflections and suggestions.

Organized around the five senses—with advice on what to see, what to listen for, what to touch, how to breathe, and how to taste—these pages make it easy to create your own wintering practice through:

• Nature-inspired rituals for rest, stillness, and contemplation
• Recipes, meditations, and creative projects to encourage slow living
• Inspiration from wintering traditions throughout the world
• And so much more.

Brimming with enlightening lessons and lovely, nature-inspired artwork throughout, this cozy companion from the author of A Little Book of Japanese Contentments reminds us that moments of peace, beauty, and joy are always available if we know how to look for them.

EASY GUIDE TO SELF-CARE: This petite handbook-sized volume is filled with inspiring wisdom and simple-to-follow tips, offering easy ways to incorporate rituals for well-being into our everyday lives. 

DIGITAL DETOX: Filled with screen-free activities, The Pleasures of Wintering offers an enriching alternative for anyone exhausted by social media and invites us to experience the joys of being present, slowing down, and embracing simple pleasures.

WELLNESS GIFT: This beautifully designed hardcover book is infinitely giftable to friends, family, partners, co-workers, students, or anyone who needs a gentle pick-me-up. 

Perfect for:

• Meditators and mindfulness practitioners
• Nature enthusiasts and people interested in cold-water plunging and other forms of contrast therapy
• Anyone interested in digital detoxing and stress relief
• Crafters, artists, knitters, journalers, or anyone seeking to kickstart a creative habit
• Readers of personal development and self-help bestsellers like Wintering and How to Do Nothing

My thoughts:

A number of years ago, I changed my mindset about the winter. I used to dislike that it got dark so early but came to love that, because of this, I felt less pressure to be out and about. Instead, sometimes in the evening, I would light a candle, make a cup of tea and read a good book. Bliss.

Anyone who can relate to this mindset (or who aspires to do so) may want to take a look at this title.

I liked the photos and graphics in this title. I also liked the many quotes and some of the facts. For example, I thought about the bees in winter after reading about them.

Readers will also find many suggestions for how to approach this time of year. In addition, there is also personal reflection in this book. This may speak more to some readers than others.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Chronicle Books for this title. All opinions are my own.

Pub date: 07 October 2025

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“A lovely book that encourages readers to choose a slower, more mindful way of living through embracing meaningful and reflective behaviors… a helpful self-care guide for anyone seeking to ease life’s hectic pace.” ― Library Journal

About the Author

Erin Niimi Longhurst is a Japanese-British writer based in London. Her writing explores self-care, food, travel, and Japanese practices for well-being. She is the author of Little Book of Japanese Contentments and Omoiyari: The Japanese Art of Compassion.

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