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The Art of Noticing: 131 Ways to Spark Creativity, Find Inspiration, and Discover Joy in the Everyday

Rob Walker
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The Art of Noticing: 131 Ways to Spark Creativity, Find Inspiration, and Discover Joy in the Everyday

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019

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Rob Walker

The Art of Noticing: 131 Ways to Spark Creativity, Find Inspiration, and Discover Joy in the Everyday

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Art of Noticing: 131 Ways to Spark Creativity, Find Inspiration, and Discover Joy in the Everyday, Rob Walker offers a collection of exercises that encourage individuals to enhance their sensory awareness and mindfulness. This book aims to help people discover new perspectives, spark creativity, and find joy by engaging more deeply with their surroundings.

Inspirational

Contemplative

Hopeful

Serene

Reviews & Readership

3.8

2,225 ratings

61%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

In The Art of Noticing, Rob Walker offers 131 exercises designed to enhance creativity and mindfulness. Reviewers appreciate the book’s practical suggestions for fostering awareness and inspiration. However, some find the exercises repetitive and lacking depth. Overall, it's praised as a useful tool for those seeking to engage more deeply with their surroundings.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Art of Noticing: 131 Ways to Spark Creativity, Find Inspiration, and Discover Joy in the Everyday?

A reader who enjoys The Art of Noticing by Rob Walker likely appreciates mindfulness, creativity, and finding joy in the mundane. Similar to fans of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo and Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon, they seek inspiration in everyday life and value thoughtful, artistic perspectives.

3.8

2,225 ratings

61%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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