For the unhurried days of Twixmas, curl up our with book recommendations to help nourish your mind, your wellbeing, and your business.
Twixmas is the unofficial name for that funny period of time between Christmas and New Year, when we’re full of cheese, wavering festive cheer and have absolutely no idea what day of the week it is!
But isn’t it just lovely!
All the pressures of Christmas have passed and it becomes a time to cosy up, rest, and recuperate before we enter 2026 ready to do it all again! Throughout the year we often struggle to put time aside for ourselves to enjoy the simple pleasures in life, which is when the beauty of Twixmas time shines through. It offers the chance for us to slow a little and use our time as we truly wish. For us, we usually find ourselves using this time for long walks, movie afternoons and most importantly finding a corner next to a fire to cosy up in and finally turn those pages of the book that has been nestled in our bookshelf longer than we would like to admit…
But in case every page on your bookshelf has been turned and lovingly dog-eared we thought we would recommend some of the books we will be immersing ourselves in throughout this period. We’ve included a range of books to help nourish your mind, your wellbeing and your business so you can take whatever you feel you need from our bookshelf.
To Nourish Your Mind…
A Search of Kinds by Holly Thompson*. Let Holly whisk you away to the state of Montana in her unforgettable cowboy romance, read and adored by the whole CWG team, we promise this book offers ultimate escapism.
Through the Seasons by Charlie Gray – A slow, season-led read that unfolds over the course of a year. Charlie encourages you to ‘discover the quiet magic of living in harmony with the seasons’ as you notice, appreciate, and learn from the ever changing natural world around us.
A Winter Dictionary by Paul Anthony Jones. A book for the season, brimming with wintery words and phrases and their history, be reacquainted with some old faithfuls and learn some new ones to weave into your winter vocabulary.
The Treasury of Folklore: Waterlands, Wooded Worlds and Starry Skies by Dee Dee Chainey and Willow Winsham. Immerse yourself in the whispers of folklore that have stood the test of time, from myths and legends to majestic creatures and celestial beings.
The Hidden Seasons by Tristan Gooley. A book to last you all year as you read it month by month through the ever-changing seasons and learn all about the natural world (that as countrywomen) we spend much of our time surrounded by.
To Nourish Your Wellbeing…
Kokoro by Beth Kempton. Learn from leading Japanologist, Beth Kempton, as she introduces you to wise teachers from the ancient forests and mountains of Japan. Discover the answers to some of life’s biggest questions from a place of light in your own Kokoro (your heart, mind, soul and essence).
The Green Witch by Arin Murphy-Hiscock. Unearth the power of nature, its ingredients, its traditions and how they can help you find your own natural power and balance.
Atomic Habits by James Clear. A very popular book, and for good reason! This books offers you a proven framework to help you build yourself up and break down the habits that are holding you back.
Country Comfort by Hari Beavis. Good food isn’t just vital fuel for our bodies it’s a foundation for comfort, balance and wellbeing. With its ability to restore both body and spirt, discover Hari’s hearty and homely meals that can be rustled up in 10, 20, 30 or 40 minutes.
Wabi Sabi by Beth Kempton. Another book from one our favourite authors, as with Kokoro, Wabi Sabi offers a new perspective on the world. Rooted in centuries-old Japanese wisdom, this book allows you to see the beauty in imperfection and embrace simplicity.
To nourish your Business…
Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? by Dr Julie Smith. To nourish your business you must also nourish yourself, with business can come criticism, self-doubt, low motivation and anxiety so let Dr Julie Smith teach you how to overcome these trials and tribulations in simple and achievable ways. Learn to motivate, forgive and be kind to yourself, once you can do these you can go on to provide them for your business too.
Purple Cow by Seth Godin*. Recommended by our own Emma Warren, this book shakes up everything you thought you knew about the art of marketing. Forget the long trusted ‘Five P’s’ and introduce to your business a brand new ‘P’, the Purple Cow – something to make you stand out from the crowd.
Start with Why by Simon Sinek. Learn the importance of you and your business’ ‘Why?’. In a world that moves quicker than ever and is easily influenced, Sinek explores the strength that your roots have on your business, its success and its value to your customers.
The Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett. From business legend Steven Bartlett, absorb his set of principles to ‘build something or become someone great’ that are established from an understanding of psychological and behavioural science.
We hope you have found some new additions to your bookshelf from our array of Twixmas reading recommendations.
Enjoy this time, savour the quiet and remember to take care of you.
See you in the New Year
CWG x
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