Nomad

I love that this book was mostly about the people and their chosen pared down lifestyles, how they came to live in tiny dwellings and some of the choices made in choosing or designing their small spaces. People come to living tiny for a variety of reasons and Emma Reddington has done a wonderful job of curating the stories and homes of a wide range of people from different parts of the world on these pages.

The dwellings range from what many think of when they hear tiny house (a tiny house on wheels) to converted buses and vans, boats, RVs and travel trailers and yes, tiny homes on (and off) wheels. Tiny home dwellers are grouped into categories that best suit their reasons for going tiny - adventure seekers, dreamers, minimalists and escapists - though as expected, there's a lot of crossover. After the stories comes a detail section on types of bathrooms and storage systems and the pros and cons of each.

This is followed by a section on things to ponder. Why do you want to go small? Where do you start looking for a tiny space to make your own? How much should you expect to pay? Realities of living in such small spaces are discussed - is not all rainbows and sunshine! References are given for some handy products, fixtures, textiles, heating and cooling methods and more. There's even a list of sites to check out for rentals so you can give this lifestyle a try before jumping in with both feet.

The photography throughout is well done, showing not only the details of the various tiny dwellings, but also the picturesque parking spots many have chosen either permanently, semi-permanently or be it ever so briefly. This book would be great for anyone dreaming of ditching a more traditional lifestyle and going tiny. Lots of great food for thought here along with practical advice.

Thank you to Artisan Books and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

I loved this book! So neat to see how people have taken small places and made them seem cozy but yet spacious. I also loved how the couple from Squamish also has a laboratory for soaps, etc. I live in BC and will have to look into their products. So many of the people I read about in the book...I went and looked further at their social media pages

4 1/2 stars -
What a fun and interesting book! I'm fascinated by this type of lifestyle, and seeing all the clever and creative ways these people use to accomplish their dreams is a real inspiration. This is a lush, lovely book, with beautiful photographs throughout. I particularly enjoyed reading about the lives of the nomads in this book, and how they managed to go from more typical lifestyles to one that would better align with their desires. The practical advise was also excellent, providing a nice road map for others who want to pursue their own nomadic ambitions. Great read!