Cozy Reads

I'm focusing on books that give a cozy feeling, aren't hard reads, but leave you feeling satisfied, and maybe gently challenged along the way--mostly mysteries, romance, and whatever amazing, cozy sci-fi/fantasy amalgams Becky Chambers produces. And there's something cozy about books that literally teach you how to create an atmosphere of coziness too :-)

 Happy Top Ten Tuesday!

Cozy Reads

1. Friday the Rabbi Slept Late by Harry Kemelman
2. The Latke in the Library & Other Mystery Stories for Chanukah by Libi Astaire
3. The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer
4. A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
5. Fresh Water for Flowers by Valérie Perrin--this might not be an obvious pick, since the protagonist has dealt with a tragedy, but it's really about the life she's built for herself, and her cozy future
6. Once and For All by Sarah Dessen--similar to above, the protagonist has dealt with tragedy, but this is about moving on and a subsequent fun romance
7. Devotions: The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver
8. The Kings of Nowhere by C.G. Drews--some rough stuff here, but overshadowed by the found family/actual family connected vibes and hilarious outer/inner dialogue
9. The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker--Getting literal :-)
10. The Art of Hygge: How to Bring Danish Cosiness into Your Life--also literal; the pictures set a great mood