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Best Feel-Good Books

December 2024

The Bookish Life of Nina Hill

Nina Hill’s life revolves around books, her cat, and a meticulously organized planner. Introverted and content, she works at a quirky bookstore and leads a trivia team. But when her estranged father dies, leaving her with a sprawling family she never knew existed, Nina’s carefully curated world is thrown into chaos. Suddenly, she’s navigating new relationships, unexpected feelings for a trivia rival, and the realization that stepping out of her comfort zone might just lead to the greatest adventure of all. A charming tale of self-discovery, family, and the power of embracing the unexpected.

The Rosie Project

Don Tillman, a brilliant yet socially awkward genetics professor, decides it’s time to find a wife. He creates a detailed questionnaire to find the perfect partner, dubbing it “The Wife Project.” Enter Rosie, a free-spirited barmaid who’s everything Don isn’t looking for. As he helps Rosie search for her biological father, Don finds himself breaking his own rules and questioning everything he thought he knew about love. A heartwarming tale of opposites attracting, filled with quirky humor and unexpected revelations.

The Love Hypothesis

Olive Smith, a third-year Ph.D. candidate, never believed in lasting romantic relationships. But when her best friend Anh starts dating her ex, Olive needs to prove she’s moved on. Enter Adam Carlsen, a young, hotshot professor with a reputation for being a tyrant. Their fake relationship is supposed to be a simple ruse, but as they spend more time together, Olive starts to wonder if there’s more to Adam than his gruff exterior. This charming, witty romance explores the complexities of love, science, and the unexpected connections that can change everything.

People We Meet on Vacation

Poppy and Alex have been best friends since college, despite being complete opposites. Every summer, they take a week-long vacation together, a tradition that has kept their bond strong. But two years ago, something happened on their trip that changed everything. Now, Poppy is determined to fix their friendship by convincing Alex to take one more vacation with her. As they revisit their favorite destinations, Poppy starts to wonder if their relationship could be more than just friendship. Emily Henry’s “People We Meet on Vacation” is a heartwarming tale of love, friendship, and the magic of travel.