Isabel Gillies Libri

The New York Times bestselling author Isabel Gillies presents a fresh perspective on the art of coziness in this inspiring work that blends manifesto, lifestyle guide, and memoir. Coziness transcends mere objects like favorite sweaters or cups of tea; it involves discovering and embracing your innermost truth and carrying it into the world, regardless of your surroundings. Gillies reflects on her journey of learning to cultivate a life where she feels safe and at home. Through personal anecdotes—from family recipes to subway rides—she illustrates that true comfort arises not from material items but from feeling connected to something greater than ourselves. Simple choices can transform hectic lives and uncomfortable situations into more manageable experiences. Just as Marie Kondo provided a philosophy for tidying, Gillies offers a new approach to inhabiting our spaces. By starting with self-awareness and expanding to our homes and communities, she guides readers on how to express their true selves in any circumstance. With warmth and hand-drawn illustrations, this essential book encourages us to seek out opportunities for self-care and to live more authentically. As Gillies emphasizes, “Cozy isn’t something that just exists. You have to make cozy happen.”

'Mein Mann und der Vater meiner Kinder verliebte sich in eine andere und verließ uns wegen ihr. Sie war die junge, neue Philosophieprofessorin an einem kleinen College, an dem auch er unterrichtete. Ich, das ehemalige New-York-Girl, hatte mich in eine Fleecepulii-Mami verwandelt. Sie trug Marc Jacobs. Sie war witzig. Sie wurde meine Freundin. Dann wurde sie die Stiefmutter meiner Söhne…'