Taegan Lion
Books are a constant source of joy in my life. If you want to find some books that will make you happy, then you have come to the right place. Here are 12 books that are sure to put a smile on your face.
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#1 Plant Whatever Brings You Joy: Blessed Wisdom from the Garden
When veteran book publicist Kathryn Hall becomes an empty nester, she happily moves to a small village along the California coastline, gets a dog and starts a garden, realizing a longtime dream.
Fashioning a lifestyle she had not anticipated, she found herself beginning every morning out in the garden, in her PJs, ever since. Early on, she had an epiphany. Everything I observed in the garden was also true in my life. She began taking notes.
Over time and many gardens, and the creation of her award-winning gardening blog, she distilled her metaphorical observations into Plant Whatever Brings You Joy: Blessed Wisdom from the Garden. In it she lovingly offers readers 52 profound and memorable insights, sharing a lifetime of heartwarming and poignant stories, both in and out of the garden, designed to encourage and spark each reader's own inner journey to find his or her own unique truth, joy and purpose.
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Contributor: Jacqueline Pirtle from FreakyHealer
#2 The Art of Living Joyfully: How to be Happier Every Day
This joyful book a compendium of advice and plain common sense comprising a guide to good cheer.
This wonderful collection of quips, quotes and instruction comes from a variety of people and from all eras of history.
Dividing the books thematically, covering such topics as Friendship, Laughter, Beauty, Nature, Faith, and more. This is a book to cherish for oneself and to give as a heartfelt gift.
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Contributor: Allen Klein from Mr. Jollytologist®
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Absolutely LOVE the work of Allen Klein. His books bring a smile to my life and a laugher to my life.
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Allen Klein’s presence in my world adds to the joy of living every day, through his books, his words, and his hugs! joyce
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Wonderful book! Mr. Klein – aka, the Jollytologist – is a gem.
#3 365 Days of Happiness by Jacqueline Pirtle
It is a great happiness book recommendation because it is a “healing spa” for the soul. EVERYONE wants to BE and live happier--Happiness seems a luxury for most, but it does not have to be that way.
This book also makes a beautiful coffee table book, it is smart, uplifting for the whole family, and it is beautiful on any coffee table. Might even spark wonderful conversation with your loved ones 🙂
It is also a great asset for any work-space as a staff copy, your people matter, their wellbeing matters, and their happiness matters. Mindfully happy employees make a mindfully happy office and business.
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Contributor: Jacqueline Pirtle from FreakyHealer
#4 A Year of Living Kindly by Donna Cameron
Leading a kind life takes a lot of work and intention, but it's worth it in the end to know that you're making the world around you a more joyous place. A Year of Living Kindly is a powerful, compelling book.
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Contributor: Angelle Barbazon from JKS Communications
#5 Gypsy Energy Secrets by Milana Perepyolkina
Turning a Bad Day into a Good Day No Matter What Life Throws at You Would you like to know why bad things happen to you and learn how to stop them from happening? Do you want to become the happy, energetic, lucky person you’ve always wanted to be?
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Contributor: Milana Perepyolkina from Gypsy Energy Secrets
#6 Dark Chocolate for the Soul by Milana Perepyolkina
Turning a Bitter Life into a Sweet Life No Matter What Happens to You When you eat a piece of chocolate, all the bitter things in your life suddenly go away. You are completely enticed by the sweet flavors melting in your mouth. So what if I told you there was a way you could do the same to all the problems in your life? A way to make them just melt away and be replaced by the sweet, blissful feeling of joy and happiness?
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Contributor: Milana Perepyolkina from Gypsy Energy Secrets
#7 The Happy Rosy Day Book, Happiness Blossoms
The Happy Rosy Day Book, Happiness Blossoms is a keepsake gratitude journal that inspires you to celebrate life's wonderful little moments and blessings. Adorned with 120 pages of creative prompts, you can dry flowers, write poems, and save a little magic and happiness in the pages of your daily gratitude journal. It has fun prompts and specific pages keepsakes you collect. There is space for writing a gratitude list, creating a happy board, and writing about 100 things that make you happy!
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Contributor: Zakiyya Rosebelle from Happy Rosy Day
#8 Puppy Styled – Japanese Dog Grooming: Before & After
Japanese dog grooming does not follow the rules of traditional, breed- standard grooming. In fact, it only has one mission―to make dogs look as adorable as possible! With extreme attention to detail and careful consideration of a pup’s best attributes, Japanese dog groomers and salons achieve the perfect transformation by forgetting uniform looks and getting creative.
From internationally acclaimed pet photographer and author of Waggish: Dogs Smiling for Dog Reasons comes this adorable book, which showcases the transformation of dogs going from cute to cutest. Originally a viral photo series called “Hairy,” Grace Chon’s work perfectly captures the whimsy and glamour of freshly groomed furry friends. With nearly 50 before- and- afters, Chon proves that Japanese dog grooming is not just a haircut, but a work of art. 100 color photographs
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Contributor: Grace Chon from Grace Chon Inc
#9 This Is the Day: Reclaim Your Dream
There are not a lot of reasons people can find to be hopeful and happy today.
In Tim Tebow's new best-selling book THIS IS THE DAY reminds the reader that EVERYDAY you're alive is a day to do something that can not only impact your life but people around the world. He knows this from experience. Full of situations that we can apply to ourselves and find motivation in, this book is sure to help you realize your own potential and the decision you can make today to live your life with passion and purpose.
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Contributor: Cyrus Webb from Conversations Media Group
#10 Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out
This is a hilarious memoir how one woman made the decision to start saying yes to everything. Spoiler alert- It changed her life! It’s a light read that makes you feel great!
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Contributor: Caleb Backe from Maple Holistics
#11 Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman’s Search
This is a story about a recently divorced woman who is looking to rediscover what makes her happy. It will make you laugh. It might make you cry. But, It will leave you feeling awesome.
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Contributor: Caleb Backe from Maple Holistics
#12 Wonder by R. J. Palacio
A story about a boy who has every reason to be miserable but finds joy in his family, friends, and experiences. It teaches you to be appreciative the cards you’ve been dealt in this world.
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Contributor: Caleb Backe from Maple Holistics
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I keep this book on my nightstand and open it to any story for completely enjoyment and inspiration.
I have met the author and she is as enchanting and vivacious in real life as the words she pens with enthusiasm.
I love this book. It’s inspiring and down-to-earth.