Everyday Wonder - Sophie Howarth

Sophie Howarth

An anthology of essays, poems, photographs and creative practices for anyone looking to recover a sense of astonishment in ordinary things.

Life is always winking at us, calling our attention to the beauty hidden in plain sight. Why do we so often miss what’s right in front of us, lost in thought, tethered to our phones, or buried under endless to-do lists?

Everyday Wonder is an anthology of essays, poems, photographs and creative practices for everyone who longs to recover their sense of astonishment with daily life. It’s an invitation to notice what we often overlook, and to gently and playfully stretch our senses to take in a bit more of the extra-ordinary world we inhabit every day.

There are chapters about finding glimpses of wonder at home, on the street, across the land and in our own bodies, as well essays which explore how the practice of everyday wonder can help us stay hopeful in challenging times.

The book includes work by many of Howarth's favourite poets including Ross Gay, Jackie Kay, Ellen Bass, Mary Oliver, William Stafford and James Crews, alongside photographs by Josie George, Shin Noguchi, Jenny Lewis, John Peter Askew, Lisa Sorgini, Niall McDiarmid and many others.