The House in the Cerulean Sea

By TJ Klune

Genre: Fantasy, LGBTQ+ Fiction

Imagine a world where orphans have magical powers, and the person in charge of monitoring them has no idea how much they’re about to change his life. “The House in the Cerulean Sea” is a hug in book form—filled with charming characters, wit, and a message of love and acceptance. Perfect for anyone who needs a boost of positivity.

Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine

By Gail Honeyman

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Eleanor is socially awkward and stuck in her routine, but when she helps an elderly man after an accident, her life slowly begins to change. This story is all about finding human connection and learning to heal from past traumas—told with humor and heart. You’ll be rooting for Eleanor every step of the way.

A Man Called Ove

By Fredrik Backman

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Ove is the quintessential grumpy old man—until a boisterous new family moves in next door. What follows is a heartwarming journey of unlikely friendships, community, and the discovery that life is always worth living, no matter your age. It’s the perfect book to read when you need a reminder that people can surprise you in the best ways.

The Flatshare

By Beth O’Leary

Genre: Romantic Comedy

Tiffy and Leon share an apartment, but they’ve never met. They work opposite shifts, communicating only through sticky notes. As the messages between them turn from practical to personal, their lives intertwine in unexpected and sweet ways. It’s light, romantic, and will leave you with a smile on your face.

The Rosie Project

By Graeme Simsion

Genre: Romantic Comedy

Don Tillman, a genetics professor with Asperger’s, decides it’s time to find a wife. His scientific approach to love is hilarious, but when he meets Rosie, who is everything he’s not looking for, his orderly life is turned upside down. This book is a delightful rom-com that’s equal parts quirky and heartwarming.

The Authenticity Project

By Clare Pooley

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

When an elderly man leaves a notebook in a café, telling the truth about his lonely life, he unknowingly starts a chain of events that brings a group of strangers together. Each person who finds the notebook adds their own story, forming connections that change all of their lives. Uplifting and full of warmth, this is a feel-good read that celebrates the power of human connection.

The Switch

By Beth O’Leary

Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Romance

After a major mistake at work, Leena swaps lives with her grandmother for two months. Leena moves to a quiet village, while her grandmother takes on the hustle and bustle of city life. Both women find love, friendship, and purpose in their new environments, in this uplifting story of fresh starts and self-discovery.

The Midnight Library

By Matt Haig

Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy

In a library between life and death, Nora Seed has the chance to explore the lives she might have lived. Each book in the library represents a different path her life could have taken. This heartwarming and thought-provoking novel is a celebration of second chances and finding beauty in the life you already have.

Oona Out of Order

By Margarita Montimore

Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Time-Travel

What if you lived your life out of order? On New Year’s Eve 1982, Oona faints and wakes up as her future self, and every year after that, she experiences her life in random order. “Oona Out of Order” is an uplifting, unique story about fate, family, and self-discovery that will leave you feeling inspired and hopeful.

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