Nothing Much Happens

Calming Stories to Soothe your Mind and Help you Sleep

Nothing Much Happens
Kathryn Nicolai
RRP:
NZ$ 29.99
Our Price:
NZ$ 23.99
Paperback
h198 x 129mm - 288pg
7 Oct 2021 UK
International import eta 10-19 days
9781911630739
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' 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
Nicolai has nearly two decades of experience as a yoga and meditation teacher. She also hosts the popular podcast, Nothing Much Happens, where she narrates soothing bedtime stories for adults that-combined with her calming tone and carefully interwoven mindfulness techniques-quickly lull listeners to sleep. Her first book features sixteen new stories never aired on the podcast, along with whimsical illustrations, easy-to-make recipes for healthy comfort food, crafting exercises and unique meditation guides. Basically, it' s a calming tome to pick up before bed to ensure a restful night' s sleep. * Pure Wow * A lovely book to help calm your mind when sleep is evading you * Westerly Sun * 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 * This collection of very short stories is designed to help readers fall and stay asleep. The stories follow the seasons, starting with winter, and rely heavily on the senses; there are a lot of lovely smells, soft and comfy things, and delicious foods, all described in detail and often accompanied by illustrations in muted tones. Peppered throughout are recipes, meditations, and other relaxation techniques. . . . The stories do succeed in their goal of helping readers sleep better, and couldn' t we all use more of that? * Booklist *
Kathryn Nicolai, the Michigan-based writer and creator of the enormously successful podcast NOTHING MUCH HAPPENS, writes soothing, cosy stories that both ease the reader into peaceful sleep and teach the principles of mindfulness so that waking hours likewise become sweet and serene. She leans on her fifteen years of experience as a yoga and meditation teacher to seamlessly blend storytelling with brain training techniques that build better sleep habits over time. She is the owner of Ethos Yoga. Lea Le Pivert is a French illustrator, graphic- and textile designer, based in Brest, France.
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781911630739
Published: 7 Oct 2021
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Allen & Unwin
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Format: Paperback
Height: 198mm
Width: 129mm
Pages: 288

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