The Calm and Cozy Book of Sleep

If you are a sentient being on this planet, then you probably have trouble sleeping some nights – a global pandemic, race riots, a mad man in the White House all add up to insomnia. While Wyatt’s book doesn’t really offer anything groundbreaking or new, it has soothing illustrations and a reassurance that all will be well. Something we all need to hear right now, whether it’s true or not

Unable to download no matter what I try so unfortunately can’t review, but really wanted to read this. Not leaving a bad review due to this error.

I have insomnia and was interested in this book because of that and the intriguing cover. I'm not sure if these techniques will work but the info was super interesting.

Love this glorious guide to better sleep! I sure have troubled zzzzzzs and want to get eight hours of good rest nightly. THE CALM AND COZY BOOK OF SLEEP offers a host of strategies to do just that. You’ll learn sleep basics, calming routines and natural aids for better rest. How to sleep well with or without partners and pets. How to go to sleep easily and get back to sleep if interrupted. Author Beth Wyatt is a Sleep Coach who shares how she conquered her own insomnia, with effective tips that will help you too. And the illustrations? Lovely! 5 of 5 Well-rested Stars!

Pub Date 04 Aug 2020

Thanks to Quarto Publishing Group-Rock Point and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are mine.

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This is a beautiful book with simple guidance to not only understand your sleep and what’s important about it but also simple steps to help you sleep better and introduce little changes to improve the quality of your sleep and in turn improve your overall health. The book also contains some beautiful illustrations and quotes which really added to the feel of it. This would make a great gift for someone I think.

An interesting guide to getting a good nights sleep.I found it a calming guide .Many good ideas techniques to give us the much needed good night Of sleep.Really enjoyed reading new cozy ideas for a good nights rest.#netgalley#quartobooks

I felt sleep reading this book because read a book is what makes me sleepy. I used to take a while to sleep but once I started reading a book before bed it helped a lot. This book is very pretty and colorful and it has lots of tips to help you calm down and sleep better. There are some techniques and lots of thing you already knew but all the tips are together in this book. I already do most of the stuff in this book but different than what the book says, taking a hot bath or shower right before bed makes me refresh and then I sleep even faster.

I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review

The Calm and Cozy Book of Sleep is an introduction to sleep, combined with a practical guide for improving sleep quality. The writing is gentle and easy to read, and though it doesn’t go into a lot of depth, I left the book feeling motivated to make some positive changes.

The book is split into eight sections with actionable steps, each consisting of a topic area and subheadings so it’s easy to look up a particular point. Between sections there are beautiful break pages with a quote and gorgeous artwork in the style of the front cover. Even the pages of text are pretty, with patterns around the edges. The ebook copy didn’t do this justice, and I expect that the physical version is a treat to flip through.

The book begins by explaining the author’s own journey with sleep, and I imagine that many people will be able to relate (I did). The advice and suggestions are not accusatory or judgemental, it’s about accepting and working with where you are now. Each technique and why it may help is explained in a clear way, and most of the ideas don’t require any additional resources. Some of the advice resonated more than others, and I expect that what helps varies for different readers. But with such a range of tips to try, hopefully most people will find something useful for them. Everything that someone who wants to improve their sleep needs to know is covered in this book. There are a lot of recommendations on the internet which sometimes contradict each other—all this information can be overwhelming, and it’s good to have it summarised in a book written by someone with plenty of experience.

As someone who has read a little around optimising sleep before now, I found the content relatively basic, though there were some ideas that were new to me. I still found that the book is a good reminder of the most useful points of sleep theory, and having just finished reading it, I’m motivated to make some positive changes. I’ve also found my new favourite sleep-time meditation in this book—it’s much simpler than the one I usually use, while still being a visualisation.

Overall, this is a great introduction to sleep, its science, and how to improve sleep quality and feel more rested. Many of the principles are simple but effective. As what helps is different from person to person, it’s great to have such a range of things to try, and the advice is practical and easy to implement. I’d heard of most of the principles before, but this book is still a good reminder. It would likely be more helpful for someone who is new to sleep theory and improvements, but it is still a useful summary for anyone who is already working to improve their sleep.

Thank you to Rock Point and NetGalley for providing an Advance Review Copy, which I have reviewed voluntarily and based on my unbiased opinion.

Before I even talk about how much excellent information is contained within this short book, I must talk about the artwork. This could be one of the most beautiful books I've ever read - the graphics are stunning and pair perfectly with the topic.

Beth has done a wonderful job in this short-but-very-sweet book in offering useful and practical advise on getting the best from our sleep routine. I have a page scribbled full of notes and have already begun implementing some of the suggestions. To my delight, after only a single day of making changes, I already feel like I have a better grasp of my own sleep pattern and how to improve it to make sleep work for me. This morning, I woke before my alarm for the first time in a long time. Particularly in these crazy lockdown times, this was the thing I didn't know I needed.

As a lifelong napper (like Beth!) I was overjoyed to read the section on naps and how to ensure these are useful and do not hinder my sleep pattern in the evenings. Thank you, Beth, and I hope many, many others take as much positivity as I did from this book.

As someone who's struggled with sleep for a long time because of various things including chronic illness.
I'm always looking for different things to help me get a good night's sleep, so when I saw this book on Netgalley I knew I wanted to read it.

This book is filled with detailed, helpful advice, and goes into the science behind what our bodies need from sleeping.
It caters to a variety of different sleepers, and explains everything throughly in a way that's easy to digest and understand.

On top of that, this book is one of the most beautifully illustrated I've ever seen, and I'm wildly tempted to get a physical copy.

Highly recommend this book, especially if like me, you struggle with sleep.

I really enjoyed this book! It is a quick read but very informative! Beth Wyatt covers a lot about sleep health and sleep hygiene. I actually really enjoyed the illustrations in the book as well, they are relaxing to look at. She covers using meditation and deep breathing as tools to help a racing mind at night as well as other peaceful bedtime activities and things to do to prepare for bed. Beth really highlights how we tend to thing of being tired and wanting to sleep as a bad thing when it should actually be something we really pay attention to. If you're tired midday, nap. If you're yawning and ready for bed ay 730pm, go to bed. There is no point acting like a hero and staying awake well beyond the point of being tired. If you struggle with sleep and have insomnia as I do, I recommend checking out this book.

The cover of this book evokes its mood; sleep should be a good and relaxing part of each day.  Unfortunately, that is not always the case.  This book tries to help by addressing the issue of sleep from many perspectives, starting by explaining concepts such as the stages of sleep. 

This gorgeously illustrated title (with lovely quotations) includes chapters on everything from your bedroom, to getting ready for bed, to falling asleep and, even waking up, plus even more.  This is an excellent and broadly based resource that hopefully will help readers to finds those zzzzzzs.


Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.

I've slept horrible since giving birth to my daughter almost 6 years ago (nothing wrecks your sleep schedule like a baby!). My main go to's in order to get a decent night sleep were benadryl or melatonin, but both left me groggy the next day. This book has some great tips and ideas on how to improve sleep. The tip that really helped me was taking a nap in the afternoon. Before I would reach for an afternoon coffee, which made it hard to fall asleep at night, but a small nap leaves me feeling refreshed and I have a much smoother evening.

Thanks to NetGalley for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

First of all I have to say I'm not the intended target for this book because fortunately I've never struggled with sleep. So why then did I request it? Well, look at that beautiful cover! And every chapter is illustrated with the same gorgeous graphic style. I also was interested in it because my boyfriend does struggle with sleep and I wanted to know how to help him.

Filled with tips that go from bedroom colors, decoration and arrangement; sleeping positions, night and morning routines, to plants and smells that benefit your rest.

I liked that it also explains the why behind these tips and the way sleep cycles work.

It got a bit repetitive when it landed in new subjects and delivering the same remedy mentioned before. I have to say many of these things I already did without realizing they helped sleep, so I guess that's why I haven't had any trouble sleeping; so it appears that this is quite helpful for those who truly need it.

I like to know from whom I’m getting advice, so I flipped to the “About the Author” part of the book which identifies Beth Wyatt as a self-care coach certified in sleep sciences and life coaching. Her acknowledgements say that her publisher found her on Instagram and asked her to write a book on sleep.

The resultant book covers topics like your bedroom environment (for example, plants, paint colours and the very trendy use of essential oils), bedtime rituals, the issue of sleeping with pets or as a couple, sleep aids like earplugs and white noise, insomnia, anxiety and morning routines. Much of this is the sort of thing that you might have come across in magazine or website articles. And much of that just seems like common sense advice, whereas in this publication good sleep is elevated to radical self-care status.

What most noticeably sets this book apart from a collection of magazine clippings is the design, particularly the use of abstract landscape illustrations in predominately shades of blue highlighted with metallics from SpaceFrog Designs. One of those illustrations graces the cover. I 'd be happy to have those SpaceFrog illustrations on my walls. (Would they make my bedroom a better place to sleep?) I looked up SpaceFrog and they do in fact sell artwork so that’s a possibility.

Without the design and illustrations, I might give the book 3 stars for basic, useful information, but the design bumps it up a star.

I read a digital proof of The Calm and Cozy Book of Sleep via NetGalley and the publisher, Rock Point, an imprint of The Quarto Group.

(I received an arc copy of this book in exchange for an honest review)

As someone who has struggled with fatigue, mild 'insomnia', and terrible sleep hygiene for years this book was literally life-changing within the first 30 pages. It was more informative than any of the professionals who have attempted to help me, and it was much less judgemental about it. The author, Beth Wyatt explains how she went from perpetual 'Night Owl' to an 'Early Bird' and changed her entire view on her sleeping habits and routine. If she managed to accomplish it in her late thirties, then the rest of us 'Night Owls' still have hope!

I was already aware of the 'blue light' and 'only use a bed for sleep' basics but there was so much new and interesting information presented in a calm and often funny way. I had no idea that a hot bath or even a glass of water near bedtime could cause sleep problems. Melatonin was explained in an easy to understand way, and the author even included a list of some foods that can help with its production.

The biggest help for me has to be working out the bedtime routine, and in fact, when to go to bed. I have never heard anyone actually say "just go to bed when you're tired" before, even though it's obvious. I get tired very early in the evening, sometimes even before 6 pm, but I often push to stay awake later to go to bed at a more 'reasonable' time, and I see now that this is potentially where I'm going wrong.

The illustrations were beautiful and I love how they were paired with the quotes about sleep. They were incredibly calming, and I spent a while just looking at them before moving onto the next part of the book.

I read it before bed, and I will absolutely be re-reading it again to take notes on how to improve my sleep and will be checking out the author's podcast. This book has already made me re-evaluate my relationship with sleep, and I'm so grateful for it.

Big fan of the caffeine nap and the general attitude towards naps as someone with chronic fatigue. It was brilliant. No other book, or source of information, that I have found has ever talked about naps as a positive thing except for children. And Beth Wyatt is right, why do we stop napping as adults when we clearly need to take a quick one to make it through the day?

Learning about bedroom colors was eye-opening and very interesting. My room is bright white with one black wall (not my choice), and if I ever get the chance to repaint, I'll be going for a greyish blue or green. It will be helpful in the future when deciding the colours of other rooms in the house too.

I love the way this book was written. It was not overly formal and factual, like other books on the subject, but it still presented all of the facts in an easy-going and jokey way. The balance of this to facts and information, for me personally, was just perfect.

The Calm and Cosy Book of Sleep by Beth Wyatt is easily the most helpful book I have ever read. I actually began using what I had learned on the very first night after reading this and recommended it to family and friends.

I would recommend this to everyone, regardless of whether they think they have sleep problems or not. It has the potential to help a lot of people and has already succeeded where several doctors and therapists have failed for me.

I loved this book, it helped me to know about REM sleep and other things like sleeping positions and habits to do and not to do before sleeping. It was a calming experience to read this book. The quotes and art work is just cherry on top!

I find it difficult to rate non-fiction books as I've not read very many yet, but this book exceeded every expectation. I didn't put it down feeling unsatisfied or like I needed to do more research, I put the book down ready to employ the techniques in my own life.

I requested this ARC as my girlfriend was struggling with her sleeping habits (and mine weren't great either!). It was beyond helpful. Not only was the advice fantastic, but the science behind these techniques were explained AND everything was laid out in the most beautiful way, with gorgeous artwork separating the chapters.

This book was brilliant - it did what it said on the cover; helped provide calm and cozy sleep.

I sometimes struggle to sleep, so I was curious about this book. I wouldn't say there was much in the book about sleep that I had never heard before, but I liked the tone and a lot of the suggestions were given in a more approachable way than I had heard before. I definitely feel encouraged to make some positive changes to my sleep habits.

One thing that really stands out with this book is how pretty it is. There are soothing, abstract illustrations throughout the book that I really enjoyed. I imagine it will look really beautiful in a physical copy.

I received a copy of this book from netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

The Calm and Cozy Book of Sleep by Beth Wyatt is a book that looks into the various actions you can change in your life to help you rest and sleep better.

While most of this was science I have learned over the years, I did learn one new tool, and that is the power of positive thoughts. For instance, if you wake up an hour before your alarm goes off, instead of being upset that you only have one hour left, be excited that you get one more hour of sleep. I have found changing to a positive mindset in other areas of my life to be life changing, but I never thought to apply it to sleep.

All the science and advice are presented clearly and concisely.

I really requested this ARC hoping my husband would listen to a professional if he wasn’t going to listen to me. We are working baby steps as he is resistant to change, but I am hopeful on a positive outcome, as many of these are things I changed in my life as a teenager and in college and they worked great for me!

The artwork in it was calming and peaceful and a nice added touch.

I think this book is perfect for those looking to fully overhaul their sleep habits, as well as those that could benefit even from the most minor of changes.

I received an electronic advanced reader copy from Quarto Publishing Group- Rock Point through NetGalley. All opinions are 100% my own.

I loved this!
Finally a simple, easy to read book regarding sleep and sleep hygiene.

Firstly, I have to mention the design! WOW! This book is one of the most beautifully designed books I have ever seen/read. I would love to put the artwork framed and up on my walls in my house if I could. It is incredibly beautiful!!! I know you're not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but if this cover alone does not make you instantly reach out for this book then there must be something wrong with you!

I have struggled with anxiety, for the majority of my life and in this time of the COVID-19 pandemic I have really struggled with my sleep. I have read a lot of books and podcasts etc regarding sleep, and a lot of these books are quite difficult to follow and go to 'in=depth' with the science of sleep.
This book however got straight to the point with ideas and tips to help improve sleep hygiene. if course, it did mention a little about the stages of sleep - but it didn't alienate me by the science-based language. I felt like I could follow everything mentioned. The only downside for me, is that i wish it was longer!!!

I particularly liked the section about aromatherapy as this is something I am really interested in, and use myself already.
I also have to mention the fact that the book mentions the musical Hairspray!!! (albeit briefly - but being a 'theatre-kid' this was very much appreciated haha)

I would love to get my hands on a physical copy of this to refer back to as and when I need it - also for the beautiful imagery within it!!

This book is straight to the point and very personable. It has some great ideas, and it also looks super pretty - what more could you want?! If you have struggled with 'sleep books' in the past, you will certainly enjoy and get a lot out of this!

In this short but fascinating book, we can find the keys to adequate sleep and rest so that we can lead a healthier, happier and more productive life. It has short but very agile chapters and full of useful information to optimize our relationship with our sleep cycle, differentiate insomnia from other minor problems and how to solve them.
In short, it is a book that can ultimately help us improve our quality of life by improving the quality of our sleep. All this without mentioning the beautiful illustrations and quotes that the author gives us between chapters!

As an insomniac who has a lot of issues with sleep due to a plethora of medications and health problems, I have read a lot of books on how to achieve sleep and deep, healing sleep at that. Many such books cover the exact same well-walked ground but I found this to be an invaluable resource. It can be read from cover to cover or dipped in and out of at will and given each section is signposted clearly they can be referred to when in need of advice on that particular topic. This is an accessible, comprehensive and extensively researched book and one I recommend highly. There is all the information you need and more, which is really what surprised me the most. An interesting and engaging one-stop-shop for your sleep needs. Many thanks to Quarto - Rock Point for an ARC.

I was interested in this book because sleep has been very hit or miss for me over the years. It's an interesting primer on the topic of sleep. I learned a few new things, refreshed my knowledge on some others and found some things I wasn't as interested in trying. It's the sort of easy read reference book I like to hang onto and browse for reminders rather than one I would say I strictly enjoy reading.

I have struggled with insomnia since my teens so I was very excited to have the opportunity to review this book. I found it to be easy-to-read yet quite informative. As an aside, the book was visually gorgeous (the art is stunning)! I use my smartwatch to analyze my sleep and this book has helped me understand how to assess the cycles.

Thank you, Quarto and NetGalley, for a digital ARC!

The Calm and Cozy Book of Sleep was a quick read. Beth Wyatt tells us about her journey to better sleep and offers tips for readers to implement into their own sleep routines. Some of the tips seem very basic and well-known, but I do like having everything easy to reference in one place. This book is beautifully illustrated, and easy to digest. I've already started trying some of Wyatt's tips for better sleep.

I was unable to download this book for some reason. a shame as I was really looking forward to reading it and learning more.