Two high school friends, Shiloh and Cary, reunite at a mutual friend’s wedding. They always seemed to feel like they could do better, and now that Shiloh is divorced with two kids, both are wondering if their resentful pasts could turn into what they are now. This is a great book to read if you’re in your 30s and like a glimpse into all the yearnings and hesitations about love and are feeling a little tender from past hurts but hopeful for the future.

The premise of this book isn’t exciting at first glance, but you’d be hard-pressed to find a list of feel-good books that doesn’t feature this title. Tova’s husband passed away, and to keep busy and fill her lonely nights, she worked the night shift mopping the floors at the Sowell Bay Aquarium. She knows this will help her cope, something she’s been practicing since her son disappeared on a boating trip thirty years ago.

In her new job, she befriends Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus who takes the humans around him as captives. But he develops an unexpected friendship with Tova and takes it upon himself to solve the mystery of her son’s disappearance from the tank.

If you’ve never read it, now is the time. anne of green gables It tells the story of Annie, an 11-year-old orphan who maintains a determined and positive attitude despite her young age. Brother and sister Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert want a boy, but when Anne arrives on their doorstep, she will begin a period of growth for the three of them and the entire town of Avonlea.

You’ll follow Annie’s adventures as she examines all the life lessons and moral truths herself, sometimes learning them and sometimes not. It’s lovely, a solace to the soul, and you’ll understand its timeless appeal before you even close the back cover.

Librarian Nina Redmond has a special knack for matching people with the perfect book, which brings her immense joy. So when she lost her job in the city, she decided to change things. She moved to a quiet village, bought a van, filled it with books, and took her mobile bookstore to her neighbors. She will help her landlord give birth to a lamb, meet a conductor who loves poetry, and so on.

Mika Moon hides her magic from other witches so that they cannot feel her power. As well as online, she posts videos of herself “pretending” to be a witch and performing magic tricks. This is what brings her unexpected news, imploring her to immediately travel to the mysterious Nowhere House, where three young witches are in need of a teacher. She leaves and soon becomes embroiled in the lives of the three children in her care and all the other residents of the house, including the aloof librarian Jamie.

Ove is often called “the neighbor from hell”, thanks to his unsmiling face and grumpy attitude. So when a chatty young couple and their two bubbly daughters move in next door, crushing his mailbox in the process, an unlikely new bond is formed that will change the family forever Community. This book is often recommended for its charm and good vibes, and the author has many more like it.

This book has appeared on many “best of” lists, and it should be your TBR title for the new year. Carrie Soto retired as the best tennis player in history, having broken all records and won 20 Grand Slam titles. When an up-and-coming player breaks her record, Carrie decides to return to the court after six years, and her tennis star father, Javier, reinstates her as coach. It will include training with Bow Huntley, who has a history with tennis legend Carrie. Can she regain her legendary status?

kiss quotient Starring Stella Lane, an outstanding mathematician on the autism spectrum, who usually rejects tongue kisses and lacks dating experience. She decided to hire an escort to get some professional help, which is how she met Michael Penn, who agreed to help her check off all the first things she wanted to know. It wasn’t long before their arrangement started to feel real, and the two characters’ admiration for each other still sticks with me even though it’s been years since I’ve read it. Also, the scene with the family is the best.

Most novels involving robots involve them infiltrating our minds or taking over the world. In Becky Chambers’ story, Panga’s robots gained self-awareness centuries before the story begins, at which point they put down their tools and migrated into the wilderness as one. They are nothing more than urban legends now.

Then one day, a man comes back and turns a tea monk’s life upside down. It exists to fulfill an ancient promise and cannot leave until “What do people need?” Answered. The only trouble is that every time you ask a new person this question, the answer changes, so the couple is going to have to ask…a lot. This book is a meditation on what is truly important to the human soul.

Gay Uncle Patrick (aka Gup) loved bringing his nieces and nephews to visit Palm Springs and spending time with them back home in Connecticut. But then Macy and Grant’s mother died, and Patrick’s brother was in a crisis of his own, which meant Gup had to step up and take care of the kids. shooter A touching story of family, love, and patience, this is an unlikely parent’s encounter with the children he has always loved – and now understands in new ways.

Legend and Latte It bills itself as a high fantasy, low stakes story, so it’s perfect for fans of the genre who can take a break from war, angry gods, and all the usual conflicts that drive fantasy stories. As a battle-hardened veteran, Orc Viv wants to put down her sword, pick up her barista tools, and open the first café in the city of Thun. As you read, see what kinds of creatures become customers, friends, and competitors. The third part of this universe is set to launch in November 2025, so now is a good time to dive in.

For those who love fake engagements, here’s a feel-good romance you’ll love getting caught up in. Lexie is a struggling waitress whose family is devastated after her father dies. Will Grande is an heir to a huge fortune and is in charge of the impending merger of his family’s companies. As they pretend to be engaged to the media, pick apples, and prepare for Halloween, will they realize that although their arrangements are all for the camera, their feelings are real?