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Living the Simple Life is a list inspired by the cottagecore craze.Cottagecore is a soothing aesthetic phenomena that took the internet by storm in 2020. Powered by people looking for a way to turn chaos into calm and escape for a while. It focuses on simple pastoral lifestyles that emphasize the joys of a handmade life and skills most typically associated with rural living. Think Little Women or Anne of Green Gables. If you're looking for such an escape, let this list be your guide! Perfect for the feel good vibes reader.
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Little Women
Louisa May Alcott
Format: Book
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Louisa May Alcott's iconic novel-the beloved portrait of a nineteenth-century New England family in wartime The classic story of the March family, Little Women has been adored for generations. Now in a vibrant new deluxe edition with an introduction by Jane Smiley.
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The Jane Austen Society: A Novel
Natalie Jenner - St. Martin's Press
Format: Hardcover
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"Fans of The Chilbury Ladies' Choir and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society will adore The Jane Austen Society ... A charming and memorable debut, which reminds us of the universal language of literature and the power of books to unite and heal." -- Pam Jenoff,... |
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Anne of Green Gables: Three Volumes in One
Lucy Maud Montgomery - Avenal Books; 1st edition
Format: Hardcover
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Anne (with an ‘e’ of course) starts out as a mistake. The elderly Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert had planned on adopting a boy to help Matthew with the chores on their Prince Edward Island farm. What are they to do with the red-haired, high-spirited girl who arrives instead?Anne... |
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The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill
Julie Klassen - Thorndike Press Large Print
Format: Large print book
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First Series from Bestselling Author Julie Klassen!The lifeblood of the Wiltshire village of Ivy Hill is its coaching inn, The Bell. But when the innkeeper dies suddenly, his genteel wife, Jane Bell, becomes the reluctant owner. Jane has no notion of how to run a business. However, with... |
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The tale of Hill Top Farm : the cottage tales of Beatrix Potter
Susan Wittig Albert - Berkley Hardcover
Format: Paperback
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After purchasing a farm in the Lake District of England, an animal lover attempts to befriend her fellow villagers, while her animal companions solve a baffling mystery, in a mystery tale inspired by the life of Beatrix Potter. |
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Want to live the simple life? Here are some DIY books to get you started!
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Sourdough on the Rise: How to Confidently Make Whole Grain Sourdough Breads at Home
Cynthia Lair - Sasquatch Books
Format: Hardcover
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Learn how to make delicious whole grain sourdough breads--from Danish rye seed bread and English muffins, to focaccia and flapjacks--with recipes designed to build confidence and skill in home cooks.You'll begin by creating your own unique starter using flour, water, and warmth to attract... |
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Little House Living: The Make-Your-Own Guide to a Frugal, Simple, and Self-Sufficient Life
Merissa Alink - Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc., 2015. ©2015
Format: Print book
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From the immensely popular blogger behind Little House Living comes a motivational homemaking book, inspired by Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House on the Prairie, featuring creative, fun ways to live your life simply and frugally - perfect for fans of Ree Drummond's The... |
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Tilda Homemade & Happy
Tone Finnanger - David & Charles
Format: Print book
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Stunning new Tilda designs from Tone Finnanger - Homemade and Happy is a gorgeous collection of inspirational home accessories including quilts, cushions and decorative items to make the Holiday season even more special.This book features more pretty practical designs such as an irresistible... |
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