This is my reading list for trying times. These are books that I got lost in, couldn’t put down, or couldn’t wait to get back to. These are the best of the best of books I’ve read from new standouts to old favorites. I highly recommend these books to anyone who needs a good read right now.
Heartwarming, fun, and happy books:
Christmas at Frozen Falls by Kiley Dunbar
The Secrets of Love Story Bridge by Phaedra Patrick (releases April 28)
My Great Ex-Scape by Portia MacIntosh
Quirky, off-beat, fun:
Duckett & Dyer: Dicks for Hire by G.M. Nair (the sequel releases April 15)
Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Xanth series by Piers Anthony
More of a drama, with emotional moments, but so well-written, it’s enjoyable and meaningful:
In Five Years by Rebecca Searle
One Day in December by Josie Silver
The Curious Heart of Ailsa Rae by Stephanie Butland
Matchmaking for Beginners by Maddie Dawson
The Bar Harbor Retirement Home for Famous Writers and Their Muses by Terri-Lynne Defino
Me Before You by Jojo Moyes
Historical Fiction that will sweep you away:
The Beautiful Strangers by Camille di Maio
Letters from Skye by Jessica Brockmole
Poetry:
The Universe of Us by Lang Leav
break your glass slippers by Amanda Lovelace
Unusual, thoughtful teen books with crossover appeal for adults:
A Crack in the Line by Michael Lawrence
The Ruby Notebook by Laura Resau
The Next Together by Lauren James
Glow by Megan E. Bryant
Feed by M.T. Anderson (especially good audiobook version)
Romance, with some steam:
The Reluctant Royals series by Alyssa Cole
Middle Grade fiction:
The War that Saved my Life by Kimberly Brubreker Bradley
Addison Cooke series by Jonathan W. Stokes (like Indiana Jones, for kids!)
Easter Ann Peters: Operation Cool by Jody Lamb
Stay home, stay safe, and happy reading!