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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

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Lydia said…
I adored A Psalm for the Wild-Built!

My post: https://lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-cozy-reads/
November 29, 2022 at 11:48 AM
Susan said…
Good point! There definitely is something cozy about a book that's literally teaching you how to be more cozy. Love it.

Happy TTT (on a Wednesday)!
November 30, 2022 at 9:45 AM
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