Tell us about the coziest book you've read
Oct 7 2024

Every fall, I like to recommend “Before the Coffee Gets Cold” by Toshikazu Kawaguchi to all my friends. It’s set in the coziest of settings, the kind of coffee shop nook where I love to read or talk about books. While the book discusses intense subjects, it also includes the most soothing vision of the universe. Reading it is like crawling back into bed with my favorite blanket.I asked my fellow editors to tell me about the coziest books they've read. Post yours in the comments!Cameron Capello: When I think cozy, my mind conjures up chilly mornings in windy Ireland and a swoon-worthy romance. Is that oddly specific? Well, that’s because I was trying to find a segue to talk about “Binding 13” by Chloe Walsh. Johnny Kavanagh, a popular rugby star, hides a painful injury threatening his career, leaving no room for distractions like a girlfriend. Meanwhile, shy Shannon Lynch, hoping for a fresh start, unexpectedly crosses paths with Johnny, sparking a complicated friendship that soon becomes something more. Brew some tea and get reading! Hayley Dennings: I binged the “Tea Dragon Society” series a little while ago–it’s this adorable graphic novel series that follows an apprentice blacksmith who becomes entangled with the tea dragon society after rescuing a tea dragon. The coziness comes from the low stakes and the comfort in the soft illustrations and welcoming, kind community found inside. All the books are so tender and provide such feelings of warmth and fuzziness.Desiree Worrall-Belanger: For me, a cozy book typically has to feel like fall and be (relatively) low stakes. A book can still feel cozy to me if there’s a little bit of action in the storyline, i.e. “The Maid and the Crocodile” by Jordan Ifueko. However, I do also enjoy stories that have much lower stakes and are just happy and sweet vibes all around, like “The Pumpkin Spice Café” by Laurie Gilmore!