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Finding Joy

The world is filled with small joys, if only we remember to look for them. Try one of these books to unlock your own sense of delight and self-acceptance and find the joy in every day.

Whatcom County Library System

22 items

  • Things to Look Forward to

    52 Large and Small Joys for Today and Every Day

    Blackall, Sophie,
    Book, 2022San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2022]. — 158.1 BLACKALL 2022
  • Book, 2022Chapel Hill, North carolina : Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 2022. — 814.6 GAY 2022
  • Everything, Beautiful

    a Guide to Finding Hidden Beauty in the World

    Sanders, Ella Frances,
    Book, 2022New York, New York : Penguin Life, 2022. — 111.85 SANDERS 2022
  • The Fun Habit

    How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life

    Rucker, Michael,
    Book, 2023New York : Atria Books, 2023. — 158 RUCKER 2023
  • The Atlas of Happiness

    the Global Secrets of How to Be Happy

    Russell, Helen, 1980-
    Book, 2019Philadelphia : Running Press, 2019. — 152.42 RUSSELL 2019
  • Little Pieces of Hope

    Happy-making Things in a Difficult World

    Doughty, Todd,
    Book, 2021[New York, New York] : Penguin Life, [2021]. — 152.42 DOUGHTY 2021
  • Joyful

    the Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness

    Lee, Ingrid Fetell
    Book, 2018New York : Little, Brown Spark, 2018. — 152.42 LEE 2018
  • How to Be Love(d)

    Simple Truths for Going Easier on Yourself, Embracing Imperfection & Loving Your Way to a Better Life

    Singh, Kanwer, 1981-
    Book, 2022Carlsbad, California : Hay House, Inc., 2022. — 158.1 SINGH 2022
  • Unfollow Your Passion

    How to Create a Life That Matters to You

    Trespicio, Terri,
    Book, 2021New York : Atria Books, 2021. — 158.1 TRESPICIO 2022
  • How to Be Weird

    An Off-kilter Guide to a Singular Life

    Wilson, Eric, 1967-
    Book, 2022New York : Penguin Books, [2022] — 153.35 WILSON 2022
  • Average Is the New Awesome

    a Manifesto for the Rest of Us

    Matt, Samantha,
    Book, 2020New York : Seal Press, 2020. — 158.1 MATT 2020
  • Everything You Need You Have

    How to Be at Home in Your Self

    Kite, Gerad,
    Book, 2016New York : Harmony Books, 2016. — 158.1 KITE 2016
  • The Antidote

    Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking

    Burkeman, Oliver
    Book, 2012New York : Faber and Faber, 2012. — 158 BURKEMAN 2012
  • The Joy of Movement

    How Exercise Helps Us Find Happiness, Hope, Connection, and Courage

    McGonigal, Kelly,
    Book, 2019New York : Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House, [2019]. — 613.71 MCGONIGAL 2019
  • Nature Swagger

    Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors

    Mapp, Rue,
    Book, 2022San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2022]. — 796.5019 MAPP 2022
  • The Art of Flaneuring

    How to Wander With Intention and Discover a Better Life

    Owen, Erika,
    Book, 2019New York : Tiller Press, 2019. — 158.1 OWEN 2019
  • Laughter Yoga

    Daily Practices for Health and Happiness

    Kataria, Madan,
    Book, 2020New York : Penguin Books, 2020. — 152.42 KATARIA 2020
  • Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies

    and Other Rituals to Fix Your Life, From Someone Who's Been There

    Schuster, Tara,
    Book, 2019New York : The Dial Press, [2019]. — 158.1 SCHUSTER 2019
  • The Art of Noticing

    131 Ways to Spark Creativity, Find Inspiration, and Discover Joy in the Everyday

    Walker, Rob, 1968-
    Book, 2019New York, NY : Knopf, 2019. — 153.7 WALKER 2019
  • Start More Than You Can Finish

    a Creative Permission Slip to Unleash Your Best Ideas

    Blades, Becky,
    Book, 2022San Francisco, California : Chronicle Prism, [2022]. — 158.1 BLADES 2022