Full Description
'Sleeping is a modern superpower. Stories are old magic.'
Whether you find yourself struggling to fall asleep, awake in the middle of the night or simply feeling anxious, the calming bedtime stories in Nothing Much Happens will help ease your mind and lull you into peaceful slumber.
As the unnamed, gender-neutral narrators recount their days they evoke the distinct comforts offered by each of the four seasons and gently lead their reader towards sleep. With evocative illustrations throughout, Nothing Much Happens is the ideal accompaniment to your bedtime routine.
'A charming collection of short almost-stories intended as an antidote to insomnia and restlessness. [...] Nicolai accomplishes what no other author would want to hear: these stories can put people to sleep.' Publishers Weekly
Contents
0: Introduction 1: Winter Walk 1b: A Walking Meditation 2: A New Leaf 3: In for the Night 4: For the Love of Words 5: A Little Romance 6: Fog and Light 7: Getaway 8: A Winter's Day Watched from the Window 9: Matinee 10: Spring Rain 11: Closing Up Shop 12: The Asparagus Patch 13: First This, Then That 13b: Tips for Putting Your Ducks in a Row 14: Early to Yoga 14b: Restorative Yoga Postures for a Better Day 15: Crayons and Grains of Sand 16: Three Good Things 16b: Three Good Things to Start Your Day 17: In the Bakery 18: Spring, at the Allotment 18b: Mashed Chickpea Sandwich 19: Opening the Cottage 19b: Meditation by the Water 20: The Lilac Thief 21: Coffee on the Stoop, or How to Have a Better Day 21b: Ten Ideas for Simple Acts of Kindness 22: Fireflies on a Summer Night 23: Someplace Only We Know 24: A Concert in the Park 25: Summer Nights 25b: Avocado Toast Four Ways 26: Off the Beaten Path 27: A Letter in an Envelope 28: At the Summer Fair 29: Stargazing in the Woods 30: The Dog Days of Summer 30b: Loving-kindness Meditation 31: In the Kitchen, During a Storm 31b: Spaghetti al Pomodoro 32: At the Museum, on a Bright Day 33: Summer Harvest 33b: Simple Rosemary Potatoes 34: Back to School 35: A Block from Home 35b: A Simple Relaxation Technique for When You Feel Anxious and Worn Out 36: In the Library 37: At the Farmers Market, on a Fall Morning 37b: People Watching as Meditation 38: Rosemary, for Remembrance 38b: Curing a Gourd 39: Canceled Plans 39b: Instructions for Feeling Better after a Bad Day 40: At the Mill, with Pumpkins and Cider 41: Secret Admirer 42: Halloween, in an Old House 42b: Crispy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds 43: Tools on the Workbench 44: A Cool Walk and a Hot Bath 44b: Bath-time Rituals 45: A Rainy Day, Making Soup 45b: Homemade Irish Cream Cordial 46: Outside at Night, with My Dog 47: The Day after Thanksgiving 48: Bustle in the City 48b: Handmade Paper Ornaments 49: Getting the Tree 50: Snowed In 50b: A Simmer Pot Recipe for Each Season 51: A Night at the Theater 52: Christmas Eve 52b: Meditation for a Busy Holiday 53: Acknowledgments 54: Index of Coziness
