My Favorite Fall Rainy Day Book Picks
It is raining cats and dogs here in NYC and I honestly have no desire to do anything but stay in bed with a cup of tea and a good book. And yes, I will admit I have turned into Phyllis Vance from The Office and I will NOT apologize.
So, if you are like me and have no desire of going further than your kitchen on a rainy day, look no further and stock up on these fun, moody, or just amazing reads to indulge in with your furry friend.
I feel like the first half of this book is the definition of a feel good, cozy read. I love the whole book, but it is very long and honestly when the family starts to grow and separate, it just makes me sad. It's like when you turn off Titanic halfway through because you don't want to see them struggle. I would much rather read about the girls happy and playing pilgrims and chasing Laurie around than going through the real world hardships and heartbreak that come with adulthood. So escape your rainy day blues and feel the warm glow of the March girls.
This is one of the best books I read during quarantine, Doerr's approach to this story is scientific and truly ignites the reader's sense of discovery and adventure in the best way. Not only does the prose have an almost poetic beauty, every sentence delights all five senses simultaneously. I have never felt so engulfed in a world before. It was also amazing to have a Nazi/ WWII novel that did not fall into the emotional-porn that others have without skirting the real sentimental mood of looking back at this time in history.
Celeste Ng is one of my favorite contemporary novelists. Her lyrical voice makes the reading experience magical and heartbreaking all in one. Ng's ability to portray the complications of family, identity, and relationships is both tender and jarring. This is a quick read that will leave you contemplating your place in the world and probably crying out the window as the rain falls in a very moody tableau.
I am normally not that into mysteries, but there is something about an overcast stormy day that just makes me want to read something spooky and be swept away in this great adventure. This book is so layered and blurs the line between reality and illusion, taking the reader along on this wild ride from start to finish. Ware gives you a fun read that does not take itself too seriously, making it impossible to put down.
Toni Morrison will forever be one of my favorite authors and Jazz in particular has a lyrical sense that can almost mimic the pattering of rain on your roof. Morrison transports you to the magical and intense world of 1920s Harlem, fueled with passion, heartbreak, and grit. Heartbreakingly beautiful and real, Morrison's words will never not engulf me in a warm blanket of coziness while simultaneously making me uncomfortable with the reality.
This will never not be one of my favorite books. If you want to spend your rainy days engulfed in heartbreak and analyzing the complexities of the human condition, this is the book for you. I personally loved reading this book, because it was the first time I felt my angst and inner psyche was actually SEEN. And I would recommend it to anyone who is trying to find their place in this world. And a rainy day is perfect for this level of self reflection.
I might be extremely bias, and you can feel free to replace this with your comfort YA book series if you like, but with the release of Midnight Sun, I have shamelessly reverted back to my Twihard days to cope with the state of the world right now. So, if you want need some cozy escapism from this hectic world I would suggest curling up by the window and let the rain transport you to rainy Forks, WA.
What books do you find yourself reaching for on rainy days?
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