Cozy Hobbies: Joyful Activities for Play & Leisure

The gotta-have-it guide to choosing and deep-diving into hobbies from Kennedy (Cozy K) Rose, the creative force behind @cozy.games. Explore 45+ hobbies that range far and wide, from birdwatching and woodworking to video gaming and embroidery.

"Filled with large, colorful photographs that clearly showcase each hobby, this book is as engaging to browse as it is to read. Readers looking to recharge, discover a new interest, or simply learn more about creative pursuits will find plenty of inspiration within its pages."--Booklist, Starred Review

Amid a culture obsessed with productivity and hustle, hobbies offer us essential opportunities for joy, relaxation, mindfulness, and creativity. But finding the right hobby and committing yourself to it can be overwhelming. If the question "What do you do for fun?" prompts sheer panic, let this book welcome you into the enriching world of hobbying. And who better to guide you than ex-lawyer-turned-professional-hobbyist and popular Instagrammer Kennedy Rose?

Cozy Hobbies highlights more than 45 wide-ranging hobbies that will help you unlock a state of wonder, make new connections, and experience the benefits of play. Through her guidance, you'll learn to cast aside the need to be "good" at hobbies, embrace the journey of experimentation, and discover how to pick the right hobbies for yourself.

In this guide, all hobbies are categorized into four distinct groups: Brain Off, Brain On, Arts & Crafts, and Physical Activity. Explore:

• Junk journaling
• Gem painting
• Knitting
• Building sets
• Geocaching
• Tabletop role-playing games
• Beading
• Foraging
• and more!

With gorgeous photography, a fun flowchart to help you find the activity for your current mood, and helpful tips and tricks for getting started, Cozy Hobbies is a one-stop shop for choosing your next recreational adventure.

A TROVE OF INSPIRATION: Explore a bounty of options when you have a hankering to play and get off your phone, but don't know exactly where to start. This is the ideal tool to turn to for rest and reprieve.

AN AUTHORATIVE GUIDE: A former lawyer clocking 80-hour weeks with limited time for rest, Kennedy Rose is no stranger to burnout from hustle culture. During the most challenging times of her legal career, she found solace in hobbies, eventually leaving the field entirely to work as a professional hobbyist, inspiring others to seek fulfillment through play.

BEAUTIFUL GIFT: Bursting with gorgeous, full-color photography and housed in a beautiful three-piece cover with a suede spine and luxe ribbon marker, this book makes a lovely gift for anyone seeking ways to slow down, rest, and tap into play. It's ideal for displaying atop a coffee table or in a crafting corner.

Perfect for:

• Fans of @cozy.games and Kennedy's popular content
• Aspiring or practicing hobbyists
• Self-care purchase for anyone seeking relief from burnout or anxiety
• Gift-giving for birthdays, holidays, Mother's Day, and more

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 09/29/2026
ISBN: 9781797242200
Pages: 240
Size: 9.25h x 7.75w x 0.61d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 07/20/2026