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.
Visit the podcast website at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/261 to see the full list of titles discussed, an episode transcript, and more.
Thanks to today's sponsors:
Framebridge makes it easier and more affordable than ever to frame your favorite things - without ever leaving the house. From art prints and posters to the photos sitting on your phone, you can Framebridge just about anything. WSIRN listeners get 15% off your first order at Frambebridge.com with code READNEXT.Ep 176: Books in the freezer, & other horror stories
Ep 175: Your library called and they want their books back
Ep 174: The heart wants to read what the heart wants to read
Ep 173: Clocking in at the reading factory
Ep 172: How many re-reads is too many re-reads?
Ep 171: A podcaster, a barrister, and a joiner walk into a bookstore
Ep 170: Fascinating fiction for the relentlessly practical reader
Ep 169: Books that mess you up in all the right ways
Ep 168: A century of good books (in a single year)
Ep 167: Reading is supposed to be FUN
Ep 166: Just don't call it a book club
Ep 165: 1000 Books to read before you die
Ep 164: The couple that reads together ... needs to find books they'll both LOVE
Ep 163: Wonderful, wonder-filled reading in the great outdoors
Ep 162: The best bad ending you'll ever read
Ep 161: Books on the Nightstand and on your wishlist
Ep 160: Books that capture the magic of everyday life
Ep 159 : How to cope with the longest book hangover ever
Ep 158: The life-changing magic of clearing your unread shelf
Ep 157: The stories behind the stories we love to read
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The Bookshelf
The Garret: Writing & Publishing
The Guardian Books podcast
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
The Art of War
All the Books!
Stories Behind the Story with Better Reading