October 15, 2024
Cho, an art therapist and cookie activist (""a very nontraditional career path""), explores the vast array of things to do after you clock out of work and put down your device. Emphasizing the importance of hobbies to build social and emotional well-being, Cho introduces a new hobby on each page, with a quote from a practitioner and a short description that includes history and practice. Entries note cost (under $40, $40-$80, over $80) and category (art, tech, nature, fitness) and include ideas for all ages and differing abilities. Ideas vary wildly, from common hobbies like macram� and metal detecting to the more esoteric, like miniature cooking and lock picking. These one-pagers work well as a jumping-off point but will likely require a bit more research to get started. This will be a fun title for naturally curious readers and restless hobby seekers and may really find its audience with newly retired people and recent transplants looking for connection. Librarians and other activities coordinators will also find this idea-packed book a great source for programming inspiration.
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