The Joy of Small Things

Drawn from the successful Guardian column, these everyday exultations and inspirations will get you through dismal days. Hannah Jane Parkinson is a specialist in savouring the small pleasures of life. Whether she is revelling in a fluffy dressing gown ('like bathing in marshmallow'), finding calm in solo cinema trips, or feeling no guilt calling time on a book she isn't enjoying. Parkinson's funny and tender observations remind us of the everyday pleasures life has to offer.