By Lykke Books
Meet the books that inspired the creation of Lykke Books! These books hold a special place in our heart as they've guided decisions about who we want to be, and what we want to offer to the community.
lykke (noun) - happiness (Danish)
We find this Danish concept to be such a compelling topic that we named our store after it! This collection aspires to challenge you to see the joyful moments in everyday life, to enhance your social relationships, and to share common connections between other people.
Shop with us at https://www.lykkebooks.com/ for a robust list of offerings.
Meik Wiking
Hardback
$19.99
$18.59
Meet the book that inspired our store! Lykke is Danish for happiness- and this beautifully crafted joy gem highlights the key drivers for experiencing a life of joy and happiness.
James Crews,
Ross Gay
Paperback
$14.99
$13.94
Aptly titled, this collection of poems is a way to feel our shared humanity. A great gift idea, or a quick grab for a mental lift.
Spud Marshall
Paperback
$19.99
$18.59
Everyone should have someone like Spud Marshall in their community catalyzing ways of bringing people together through awe, wonder, and joy. A fun read with tangible ideas to bring to your own community.
Desmond Tutu,
Douglas Carlton Abrams,
Dalai Lama
Hardback
$28.00
$26.04
A candid week-long conversation captured between His Holiness, the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. The relationship between the two men is joyful and inspiring and the lessons they offer inspiring and simple.
Shola Richards
Hardback
$27.99
$26.03
The African proverb, "To go fast, go alone. To go far, go together" is a commonly known quote. But the African concept of Ubuntu- "I am you, and you are me"- is little known to most Americans. The idea of our lives, successes and failures being intertwined merits a read. Enjoy!
Brené Brown
Hardback
$30.00
$27.90
Jeff Speck,
Janette Sadik-Khan
Paperback
$21.00
$19.53
An irreverent glimpse into the mind of a city planner, exposing what makes strong towns and cities. This was an unexpected joy gem for us. Although a technical master, Jeff Speck brings urban planning to an accessible level and lights a fire of urgency to help us lead more connected lives. Highly recommend!
Dan Buettner
Paperback
$14.99
$13.94
Dan Buettner's work to study the world's longest living people led to the surprising discovery of the world's happiest people. This book shares his findings as it relates to cultivating happiness.
Sebastian Junger
Hardback
$22.00
$20.46
Sebastian offers an insightful look at hunter-gatherer societies and how Western society can draw upon those experiences to create more connected people within our communities.
Julia Cameron
Paperback
$20.00
$18.60
This creative workbook outlines a pathway to free yourself from your filters and empower you to create. Focused primarily on writing, the ideas can be translated to any number of creative arts.
Martin E P Seligman
Paperback
$19.99
$18.59
Martin Seligman is widely known in psychology as the founder of positive psychology--or thriving. His work lays the groundwork for cultivating joy and happiness in everyday life.
Charles L. Marohn
Hardback
$26.00
$24.18
Shop with us at https://www.lykkebooks.com/ for a robust list of offerings.