Readers have asked us for “comfort reads” over and over again this year — and it's totally understandable. “Comfort read” means something different to every reader, but if you’re looking for books that slow your heart rate, soothe your soul, and make you want to travel to a quiet English village, this episode is for you.
Today’s guest Gina House appreciates cozy, comforting reads that feel like a warm hug. She adores cozy mysteries like Agatha Christie novels, but she could do without the murder. So today, Anne recommends charming books that pair well with a comfy chair and a cup of tea.
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Ep 244: You love to read–don’t ruin it
Ep 243: Predicting the next great American classic
Ep 242: Sharing Good Reads with good friends
Ep 241: Memoirs, milk cows, and reading on horseback
Ep 240: Saving the world, one series at a time
Ep 239: The read-alike problem
Ep 238: Windows, mirrors, and why We Need Diverse Books
Ep 237: When the library is closed, what's a reader to do?
Ep 236: What SHOULDN'T I read next?
Ep 235: A crate full of summer reads
Ep 234: The recipe for a delicious summer read
Ep 233: Escaping into someone else's story
Ep 232: Really good fiction is about EVERYTHING
Ep 231: Lush literary novels with page-turning appeal
Ep 230: Don't overthink your reading life
Ep 229: Works of literary fabulousness
Ep 228: HELP! I can't stop quitting books
Ep 227: Putting your money where your literary values are
Ep 226: Dig in to a feast for your literary senses
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