{"id":16257,"date":"2021-11-16T20:13:20","date_gmt":"2021-11-16T20:13:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/library.udel.edu\/news\/?p=16257"},"modified":"2023-06-13T15:28:56","modified_gmt":"2023-06-13T15:28:56","slug":"10-heartwarming-reads-for-the-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/library.udel.edu\/news\/2021\/11\/16\/10-heartwarming-reads-for-the-holiday-season\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Heartwarming Reads for the Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

Embrace the joy of the holiday season with books that will leave you feeling hopeful, inspired and as warm as a mug of hot cocoa.<\/p>\n

While several of these selections feature heavy topics and many of them may bring you to tears, they all have the power to uplift, charm and stay with you well into the new year.<\/p>\n

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\"TheAnxious People<\/a><\/strong><\/em> by Fredrik Backman<\/p>\n

Contemporary Fiction<\/strong><\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t your average novel about a bank robber and a hostage situation. Yes, it tells the story of a failed bank robber who takes everyone hostage during an open house for an apartment, but it\u2019s so much more than that. Told from multiple viewpoints, this quirky read underscores the impact we have on one another and the fact that we\u2019re all anxious people with more in common than we realize.<\/p>\n

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\"TheThe Girl with the Louding Voice<\/a><\/em><\/strong> by Abi Dar\u00e9<\/p>\n

Contemporary Fiction \/ Coming of Age<\/strong><\/p>\n

Simultaneously heartbreaking and heartwarming, this powerful novel tells the story of Adunni, a young Nigerian girl who longs to get an education so she can find her \u201clouding voice\u201d and speak up for herself. Despite the seemingly insurmountable obstacles in her path, Adunni finds joy and hope in the most difficult of circumstances as she continues to fight for her dreams\u2014and inspire us all.<\/p>\n

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\"TheYou Should See Me in a Crown<\/a><\/em><\/strong> by Leah Johnson<\/p>\n

Young Adult \/ Romance<\/strong><\/p>\n

When Liz Lighty\u2019s financial aid falls through, she decides to run for prom queen to earn the scholarship that comes with the crown. Terrified of the spotlight, the only thing that makes the competition bearable is the new girl in school, who is also vying for the title. In this joyful celebration of individuality and self-worth, you\u2019ll be rooting for Liz from the first page.<\/p>\n

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\"TheThe House in the Cerulean Sea<\/a><\/em><\/strong> by TJ Klune<\/p>\n

Fantasy \/ Romance<\/strong><\/p>\n

Linus Baker is a by-the-book caseworker for the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. When Linus travels to an orphanage on a mysterious island to determine whether the children living there are dangerous, his solitary, grey world is overrun by color, warmth and possibility. In this whimsical story about found family, you\u2019ll find plenty of charm and magic.<\/p>\n

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\"TheIt\u2019s Not All Downhill from Here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> by Terry McMillan<\/p>\n

Contemporary Fiction<\/strong><\/p>\n

At 68, Loretha Curry doesn\u2019t believe her best days are behind her. But when an unexpected loss turns her world upside down, she relies on her tight-knit group of friends\u2014each living with their own struggles\u2014to help Lo figure out what she\u2019s going to do with the rest of her life. This novel is an ode to friendship and a reminder to live life to the fullest.<\/p>\n

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\"TheOne Last Stop<\/a><\/strong><\/em> by Casey McQuiston<\/p>\n

Supernatural \/ Romance<\/strong><\/p>\n

August believes the only smart way to go through life is alone. So, when she moved to New York, she never expected to find friends, a community or Jane\u2014the gorgeous girl in a leather jacket she meets on the subway. The problem? Jane is a punk rocker from the 1970s, stuck in time\u2014and stuck on the Q train. In this romantic comedy, August will do everything she can to set Jane free.<\/p>\n

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\"TheThe Flatshare<\/em><\/strong> by Beth O\u2019Leary<\/p>\n

Contemporary Fiction \/ Romance<\/strong><\/p>\n

Have you ever found a Post-It Note romantic? Tiffy and Leon share a flat, but due to their opposing schedules, they\u2019ve never met. When they begin to communicate with one another via sticky notes, the two roommates build a friendship that leads to something more. Told from the alternating perspectives of Tiffy and Leon, this is a feel-good read for the romantics at heart.<\/p>\n

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\"TheThe Authenticity Project<\/a><\/em><\/strong> by Clare Pooley<\/p>\n

Contemporary Fiction<\/strong><\/p>\n

A lonely, retired artist writes the truth about his life in a green notebook and leaves it in his local caf\u00e9. As others find the notebook, they add their own truths to the pages. Soon, these strangers find each other in real life, leading to unexpected friendships and love. The honesty and bravery of these characters may inspire you to put your real self forward to find happiness, too.<\/p>\n

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\"TheThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society<\/a><\/em><\/strong> by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows<\/p>\n

Historical Fiction<\/strong><\/p>\n

When writer Juliet Ashton receives a letter from Dawsey, a member of the title literary society, she begins a journey of self-discovery. As Juliet corresponds with other society members, she learns about their island, their taste in books, and the impact the recent German occupation during World War II has had on their lives. Written as a series of letters, the novel highlights the power of friendship and literature.<\/p>\n

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\"TheA Gentleman in Moscow<\/a><\/strong><\/em> by Amor Towles<\/p>\n

Historical Fiction<\/strong><\/p>\n

In 1922, Count Alexander Rostov is deemed an unrepentant aristocrat. His punishment is to spend the rest of his life inside the Metropol, a luxury hotel across the street from the Kremlin. Despite the confines of the Metropol, the Count lives a full and fascinating life alongside characters so well developed you will feel like you\u2019ve stayed in the hotel, too.<\/p>\n

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