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Cozy Audiobook Summary

The New York Times bestselling author of Happens Every Day, Isabel Gillies, presents a fresh and inspiring look at the subtle art of cozy–part manifesto, part lifestyle guide, part memoir–that shows fans of The Little Book of Hygge that true comfort comes from within.

When we talk about being cozy, most of us think of a favorite sweater or a steaming cup of tea on a rainy day. But to Isabel Gillies, coziness goes beyond mere objects. To be truly cozy, she argues, means learning to identify the innermost truth of yourself and carrying it into the world, no matter your environment.

Starting when she was young, Gillies has gradually learned the art and subtle beauty of creating a life where you feel safe, steadied, and at home in the world. From old family recipes and subway rides to jury duty and hospital stays, in Cozy Gillies shows listeners that true ease stems not with throw pillows and a candle, but from opportunities to feel that we are part of something bigger than ourselves, and learn to make ourselves at home no matter where we are.

Simple choices can make a hectic life or an uncomfortable situation just a little more comfortable–you just have to know what to do. Just as Marie Kondo offered a philosophy for how to tidy, Gillies offers a new way of occupying the spaces we live in. Starting with yourself, then broadening to your home, your community, and the world at large, Cozy will show you how to bring the truth of who you are into any situation, easy or challenging. As Gillies says, “Cozy isn’t something that just exists. You have to make cozy happen.”

Written with profound warmth and featuring hand-drawn illustrations, this wise, necessary book is call to action for each of us to seek out those often-missed opportunities to care for ourselves, and to begin living a more intimate and authentic life.

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Cozy Audiobook Narrator

Isabel Gillies is the narrator of Cozy audiobook that was written by Isabel Gillies

Isabel Gillies is a New York Times bestselling author of Happens Every Day, A Year And Six Seconds, and Starry Night. Her writing as been published in Vogue, the New York Times, Real Simple, Cosmopolitan, GOOP, and Saveur. A life long New Yorker and actress for many years, she lives in Manhattan with her husband, three kids and two dogs.

About the Author(s) of Cozy

Isabel Gillies is the author of Cozy

Cozy Full Details

Narrator Isabel Gillies
Length 5 hours 14 minutes
Author Isabel Gillies
Category
Publisher Harper Wave
Release date February 12, 2019
ISBN 9780062893826

Subjects

The publisher of the Cozy is Harper Wave. includes the following subjects: The BISAC Subject Code is Motivational & Inspirational, Self-Help

Additional info

The publisher of the Cozy is Harper Wave. The imprint is Harper Wave. It is supplied by Harper Wave. The ISBN-13 is 9780062893826.

Global Availability

This book is only available in the United States.

Goodreads Reviews

Carianne

June 01, 2019

This book took me a while to get into. I went to the signing & launch for it, and I was curious but found that it wasn't the right book for that time so I put it aside for a while and passed on the copy to a friend. I'd actually forgotten that I joined the library queue for the Kindle edition and when it landed on my Kindle earlier this week I gave it another go. Surprisingly, I got right into it and finished it quickly. While I still don't find things like the 1 train cozy, I understood Gillies' point that it's how you look at things -- and that cozy is a concept rather than a definite. I also loved her "seven minute Louvre" as sometimes I want to see every nook and cranny of a museum and others (looking at you, Rijksmuseum & Night Watch), I just have a quick hit list. I also enjoyed her seeking out hygge in Denmark and other elements of travel coziness.An interesting book, and I'm glad I read it.

Andrew

February 17, 2019

@isabelgillies checked out your new book, COZY, and was struck by how accessible your concepts are. Reminds me of my man Marcel Proust's "Madeleine Moment" 🍪 thanks for sharing your talents with us ✌️

Suzanne

May 16, 2019

Sweet book!

Brianna

January 24, 2022

The best way to describe this book is by the title itself: COZY! But in all honesty, reading this book was like a nice warm hug. Gillies practices what she preaches with her writing style: the way she puts her pen to the page is like soft lips sipping warm chai on an autumn afternoon. She somehow finds a way to make simple things that we may take for granted (like a pencil or a song) feel like indulgent sources of gratitude. Reading this book has helped me become more present with all the little joys that life has to offer - from the sweatshirt I'm wearing to the morning routine that I practice. Furthermore, I enjoyed the premise of the book. Yes, life brings us darkness at times, BUT we can find little things in our lives to help soothe us. One of my favourite quotes from the book: "When I was a kid, out of nowhere, I would be overcome by a swelling feeling that lives on this earth-with animals, rivers, fried shrimp, my transistor radio, my brothers, my roller skates, and the New York City pavement- was so fantastic I couldn't believe I got to do it. Most of the time, that sensation was fleeting. But the bursts kept me going, and they still do. Those moments are everywhere. It's for you to find them" (p.204)I deeply share this enthusiasm and gratitude for the sheer beauty and magnificence of life itself. If you're looking for an uplifting book that will help you lead a genuinely happy lifestyle, look no further.

Emmie

March 03, 2019

"We're all different, but I'm pretty sure we all want to hold on to something." So much truth in this statement. I adored this book. I found it incredibly life changing and soul provoking. This book took us into the world of Cozy and what it means to find coziness within yourself and in all of the little things that make up who we are. We can't control our circumstances, but we can control how respond to the things that happen to us. We can control what we focus on and how we allow it to impact our lives. Living with a chronic illness, life has been anything but cozy lately. Hospitals, doctors appointments, scans, scans and more scans. Things have been rough and life has felt so dark, but this book was the spark that I needed to shift my perspective. I gave it 5 stars because I feel like this book has an important message for everyone. Read it, you won't regret it, I promise.

Michelle Ciulla

February 24, 2019

“...in every time of personal upheaval and reckoning, the smallest parts of life have been the only things powerful enough to pull me through.” Full disclosure: I know Isabel and think she is fabulous. But I swear I wouldn't give it a 5 star rating unless I really felt it deserved it. It was a great read - lots of amazing moments. Best of all, it made me think a lot about all the coziness in my life and where I can bring even more cozy into it. It's a beautiful book. Well done, Isabel.

Amy

February 22, 2020

This was a quick light read. I did enjoy it and the book itself made me feel cozy. The message was that you can find your cozy anywhere if you try. I have a 5 month old and it made me think “what am I going to do to make him feel cozy as he grows up?” I want our home and myself to be a source of comfort for him as he grows and learns life’s lessons. I recommend this book if you’re looking for a light read on cozy

Michelle

July 23, 2020

Oh how I love this book. It's readable, relatable, and doesn't use the word 'cozy' too much so you're sick of hearing it. And in all the pages, Gillies manages to define the term for her, while encouraging you to find some for yourself. There are chapters on home, clothes, travel, recipes and more. Gillies draws from her own experience and asks others around her for examples, too. I also related to her quite a bit myself: string instrument resin! The Day After! The comfort of radio! And I Was struck by how often our definition of cozy is settled into nostalgia. What comforted and soothed us as children, or good times, is also what we seek. All I see missing is talk about scent. Gillies mentions a little when talking baths, but scent is such a powerful comfort. I see this as a missed opportunity, especially in the chapter on kitchens. Even in the midst of the examples and memoir, Gillies' point is clear: Find. Your. Thing. She says she constantly asks herself how she can make THIS moment cozy, in places like the hospital - and she manages it. A shining example of mindfulness and self-soothing.

Rachael

November 13, 2019

Nice fluffy read to make me feel super cozy amidst the chaos that is summertime. Thanks for the gift dorian 🥰 Was bummed out about all of the typos (literally tons spotted) and the writing style melody didn’t really resonate with me. Recognizing that the author has dyslexia and that may have manifested in the style (loves the representation!), but thought editor should have caught the copy edit stuff.

Ashley

April 26, 2019

CozyThere are aspects of this book that are true gems — finding cozy when life is sad and hard was one of the themes that spoke to me. Them there were other parts that seemed more like a stream of consciousness and a few I just couldn’t relate too. Overall, I’m glad I read this cozy book!

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