The Joy of Small Things

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. ''The perfect daily diversion' Jojo Moyes