{"title":"Books","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA carefully curated selection chosen to inspire, guide, and support mindful living and wellbeing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBooks that invite you to slow down, reflect, and rediscover the value of pause  - offering gentle wisdom for calmer, more intentional everyday living.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-little-book-of-hygge","title":"The Little Book of Hygge. 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Through thoughtful insights and practical inspiration, he invites you to slow down, savour simplicity and create a sense of home through presence, ritual and connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"946\"\u003eRooted in softness rather than perfection, this book celebrates the beauty of candlelight, shared meals and quiet moments - making it a natural companion within the Mindful Living collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"996\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"996\"\u003eWhy we love it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003eCelebrates simplicity, warmth and intentional living\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003eRooted in authentic Nordic philosophy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003eEasy to dip into or read slowly, one moment at a time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003eA thoughtful gift or personal ritual companion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003eHow to enjoy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRead in small, cosy moments - with a warm drink, a candle lit, or during a quiet pause in the day. Let it inspire gentle rituals that bring comfort and ease into everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lykke \u0026 Lumen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53411272655188,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/0751\/1380\/files\/Lykke_Lumen_38of174.jpg?v=1775224314"},{"product_id":"the-little-book-of-lykke-the-danish-search-for-the-worlds-happiest-people","title":"The Little Book of Lykke: The Danish Search for the World's Happiest People","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"7c1a7482-c583-4b1c-9339-7488ae0f668a\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-146\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"db4013c2-42be-47c7-9ac3-d6efb7efd543\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"322\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"303\"\u003eThe Little Book of Lykke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"306\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"322\"\u003eBy Meik Wiking\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"401\"\u003eAn uplifting exploration of what truly makes a life feel happy and fulfilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"713\"\u003eIn \u003cem data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"432\"\u003eThe Little Book of Lykke\u003c\/em\u003e, Meik Wiking - CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen — travels the world to uncover what happiness looks like in everyday life. Drawing on Danish values and global insight, he explores the habits, connections and small rituals that contribute to lasting wellbeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"896\"\u003eGentle, thoughtful and reassuring, this book invites a more conscious way of living - rooted in community, balance and presence. 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Dip in when you need perspective or reassurance - best enjoyed with warmth, stillness and a quiet moment to pause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lykke \u0026 Lumen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53417043001684,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/0751\/1380\/files\/Lykke_Lumen_39of174.jpg?v=1775224562"},{"product_id":"my-hygge-home-the-beautiful-book-for-creating-calm-at-home","title":"My Hygge Home:  A beautiful guide to creating calm at home","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"312\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"293\"\u003eMy Hygge Home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"296\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"312\"\u003eBy Meik Wiking\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"394\"\u003eA beautifully illustrated guide to creating calm, comfort and belonging at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"697\"\u003eIn \u003cem data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"414\"\u003eMy Hygge Home\u003c\/em\u003e, Meik Wiking turns his focus to the spaces we inhabit and the atmosphere we create within them. Rooted in Danish philosophy, the book explores how light, texture, colour and everyday ritual shape a sense of ease and wellbeing — not through trends or perfection, but through feeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"907\"\u003eThoughtful and inspiring, it invites a slower, more intentional approach to living — where home becomes a place of restoration, warmth and quiet joy. 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