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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.

bookcover for The Life Brief: A Playbook for No-Regrets Living

The Life Brief: A Playbook for No-Regrets Living

Bonnie Wan 

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Hardback

$27.99

$26.03

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The Little Book of Lykke: Secrets of the World's Happiest People

Meik Wiking 

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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.

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How to Love the World: Poems of Gratitude and Hope

James Crews, 

Ross Gay 

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$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.

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Designing Creative Communities: Your Town Is Your Canvas. Learn How To Make Your Mark

Spud Marshall 

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$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.

bookcover for The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World

The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World

Desmond Tutu, 

Douglas Carlton Abrams, 

Dalai Lama 

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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.

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Go Together: How the Concept of Ubuntu Will Change How We Work, Live and Lead

Shola Richards 

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$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!

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Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time (Tenth Anniversary Edition)

Jeff Speck, 

Janette Sadik-Khan 

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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!

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The Blue Zones of Happiness: Lessons from the World's Happiest People

Dan Buettner 

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$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.

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Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging

Sebastian Junger 

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$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.

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The Artist's Way: 30th Anniversary Edition

Julia Cameron 

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$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.

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Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-Being

Martin E P Seligman 

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$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.

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The Book of Delights: Essays

Ross Gay 

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Hardback

$24.95

$23.20

Shop with us at https://www.lykkebooks.com/ for a robust list of offerings.