A Year in the Woods

Timely-the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown restrictions have revived people's desire to reconnect with nature, and connecting with nature through books is one of the ways people are doing so.
The Nordic concept of getting outdoors-Friluftsliv-has gained popularity in North America and Europe, as people look for more ways to connect with nature and manage work-life balance during, and after, the COVID-19 pandemic.
Relatable-Ekelund's writing beautifully explores the ways in which people lose their connection with nature, and provides ways in which they can reconnect with their natural surroundings, as well as why it's important to do so.
Microadventures like Torbjorn's are gaining popularity with people who lead busy lives but want to connect with nature in a meaningful way.
COVID-19 has greatly affected people's ability to travel, so they are increasingly looking for different ways to explore their own backyards, which Ekelund encourages in A Year in the Woods.