Happy Tuesday, y’all! This week, Jana over at That Artsy Reader Girl has asked us to share books that have elicited strong emotional reactions. I have read a few books that do that, but I wanted to focus on one specific feeling rather than cover a variety of reactions. So, this week, I am focusing on warm fuzzy reads. What is a warm-fuzzy read to me? It’s a book that makes me feel like I’m wrapped up in a favorite sweater or, even better, a hug! Who doesn’t want warm-fuzzy reads?
I have tried to avoid Christmas-themed books because they are supposed to give warm-fuzzy feelings. I also tried to avoid romance-heavy books because, again, aren’t they supposed to provide you with some warm fuzzy feelings?
I’ve decided to include only one book per author, as some have written several books I consider warm fuzzy reads.
Now, let’s see what some of my favorite warm-fuzzy reads are!
The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley
- Genre: Contemporary
- Release Date: February 2020
- Summary: Feeling alone, Julian Jessop starts a notebook asking people to share their true selves. Eventually, the notebook makes the rounds, turning a small group of strangers into friends.
The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson
- Genre: Fiction
- Release Date: September 2009
- Summary: Allan doesn’t want to sit in the home he’s been assigned to and let the world pass him by. He’s seen too much to let the rest pass him by.
The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick
- Genre: Contemporary
- Release Date: January 2016
- Summary: Mourning his wife, Arthur finds a charm bracelet in her belongings on the first anniversary of her passing. But he’s never seen the bracelet before and finds himself curious about its origins and the meaning of the charms. He soon finds himself on a journey of hope and healing.
The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan
- Genre: Contemporary
- Release Date: February 2016
- Summary: Nina loves matching people to their perfect book. When she finds herself unemployed, she wonders how she can still do what she loves.
Baking Cakes in Kigali by Gaile Parkin
- Genre: Fiction
- Release Date: August 2009
- Summary: Angel’s story is told through the cakes she makes for her friends and family.
The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams
- Genre: Contemporary
- Release Date: July 2021
- Summary: Mukesh is looking for a way to connect with his granddaughter after his wife’s passing. Aleisha finds herself working at the library for the summer. After finding a list of books, she starts reading them and connects with others at the library.
Where’d You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple
- Genre: Fiction
- Release Date: August 2012
- Summary: Bernadette is something to everyone. But who, or what, is she to herself?
The Witches of Moonshyne Manor by Bianca Marais
- Genre: Fantasy, Witches
- Release Date: August 2022
- Summary: A coven of octogenarian witches come together to save the only home they’ve ever known as a group of angry locals work to evict them.
The Matchmaker’s Gift by Lynda Cohen Loigman
- Genre: Fiction
- Release Date: September 2022
- Summary: In 1910, Sara worked to help people find their soulmates. In modern times, Abby, Sara’s granddaughter, is a high-powered divorce attorney. When Sara passes away, she leaves her journals to Abby, journals that leave Abby questioning her career path.
The Switch by Beth O’Leary
- Genre: Contemporary
- Release Date: April 2020
- Summary: As she approaches 80, Eileen is looking for a second chance at love. But small-town living makes that problematic. Leena is being forced to take a two-month sabbatical from work. She needs to get out of the hustle and bustle of the city. The two agree to switch places and learn more about themselves than expected.
The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen Oakley
- Genre: Contemporary
- Release Date: March 2023
- Summary: Tanner is looking for a place to live, one where she can wallow in her self-pity. Louise is being told she needs a live-in caretaker or she’ll be sent to a home. Suddenly, they find themselves on the run. Tanner is full of questions, and Louise says nothing!
The Door-to-Door Bookstore by Carsten Henn
- Genre: Fiction, Translated
- Release Date: January 2020
- Summary: Carl delivers books to a select group of customers in his small town. When he los s his job, a nine-year-old girl helps him to discover his passion again.
Here are 12 of my favorite warm-fuzzy reads. Have you read any of these? What are some of your favorite warm-fuzzy reads?
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I love warm and fuzzy! 🙌💖
I’ve read about half of these and totally agree – warm and fuzzy feelings guaranteed!
Of the ones you mention I’ve only read The Reading List but I’d say ‘warm and fuzzy’ is an apt description.
What a great take on the prompt! I’ve read a couple by Beth O’Leary but have not read The Switch yet.
My TTT: https://girlplusbooks.blogspot.com/2024/06/top-ten-tuesday-all-emotions-books-that.html
A cute list. I loved Witches of Moonshyne Manor.
Have a great week!
Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
My post:
https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2024/06/04/top-ten-tuesday-books-i-had-very-strong-emotions-about/
The 100 Year Old Man was cool. The movie adaptation was pretty good too!
I focused on one feeling today as well. This is a great list and I’m adding the ones that weren’t already on my TBR to my watch list because they sound great. I’m especially excited for Tanner and Louise 😍
All sounds lovely and cozy. Specially The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper, to my TBR
The Authenticity Project sounds beautiful. I will have to read it!
The Reading List was already on my radar, but now I want to check out The Authenticity Project!
Warm fuzzies are the one of my favourite feels from a book – I love the Jenny Colgan one so I’ll have to check out some of the others, thank you
Still have to read one of Beth’s books. They look so fun. Also, The Reading List looks interesting. Love the cover and the title, too! Thanks so much for visiting my website today. 🙂
Oooh nice ones! These are all new to me ones but I can tell from the covers with books on it that those would evoke a lot of warm fuzzies!
Thanks for visiting my TTT!
I’ve read and loved most of these! The Switch! Loved it. So many good books here. No post from me this week, back on Tuesday.
I really enjoyed Where’d You Go, Bernadette!
Sometimes you need a warm and fuzzy book! My husband read The Reading List and really enjoyed it.
These do sound like comforting books! The only one I’ve read so far is The Door-to-Door Bookstore, and I agree with your assessment of it for sure.
I love the way you chose to narrow down the topic this week, especially since warm fuzzy reads are awesome! It’s interesting how many of these feature people who are older or grieving. Several of these are absolutely going on my TBR list, and I really love that you featured one of my favorites that is so underhyped (IMHO) – The Matchmaker’s Gift.
Oh, I really love the idea of Baking Cakes in Kigali! I should look for that one.
Aww, love the cozy spin on this theme. I’ve been wanting to read the 100-year Old Man haha 🙂
The Switch gave me such warm fuzzy feelings too!