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 21: The books that made you fall in love with reading
Ep 20: Sweeping sagas and strong female leads
Ep 19: Great literary fiction, inspirational favorites, and high school English
Ep 18: Compelling, character-driven books steeped in time and place
Ep 17: Smart, slightly eccentric, diverse books
Ep 16: Fascinating premises in dystopian fiction
Ep 15: The audacity to tell people what to read
Ep 14: A snob-free approach to reading
Ep 13: Memoir, creativity, talent, and more memoir
Ep 12: Life is hard - but reading doesn't have to be
Ep 11: What's going on beneath the surface
Ep 10: You can be a Serious Reader and still love Matt Damon
Ep 9: The reality of bookworm problems
Ep 8: The power of books, English major favorites, and what makes a great YA novel
Ep 7: Books that uplift and inspire, the books that "hook" you, and filling the Brown Girls' Bookshelf
Ep 6: Books for book nerds, author backstories, and simple stories told well
Ep 5: Raising readers, books that find you, and making the library people hate you
Ep 4: Reading as escape, hating lots of books, and finding new fiction
Ep 3: Books that "smart" people like, books you truly love, and books that embrace the grey
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