Todd Doughty’s Little Pieces of Hope: Happy‑Making Things in a Difficult World is a sparkle-filled pause button for weary souls—born on the very day the world first locked down. Overflowing with over 3,000 quirky lists, prompts, and micro-essays—adorned by Josie Portillo’s playful illustrations—it’s part gratitude diary, part curated mixtape, part antidote to doom-scrolling.
This isn’t a book you read in one sitting—it’s a warm paper companion meant to be dipped into whenever you need a lift. Think: “Things You Might Consider Doing Today” 
From the small joys (a fresh tulip, a perfect burger) to the profound (familial love, artistic inspiration), Doughty invites us to collect life’s little sparks of joy and turn them into resilient fuel for hard times bestbookstore. In short: if your spirit needs a nudge toward delight, this gem of a book is a heartfelt reminder that hope often lives in the tiniest moments.