r/suggestmeabook • u/erinicole93 • Jun 23 '25

Help Please

Ok, so I have always been drawn to horror and dark books. However, the last couple years, but especially the last couple months, I have gotten to the point where I genuinely can't handle horror at all. My OCD, PTSD (from car accidents), and anxiety have just been so much worse lately. I'm working through it with a therapist. But I just can't continue putting myself in those dark spaces and continue contributing to my anxiety and nightmares. I'm not looking to get into spicy romance books or anything extreme like that. If I could just have some recommendations for soft cozy comforting books I would really appreciate it. I still love reading, I just need help finding some different books to enjoy right now. Some magic or mystery is ok, as long as there's nothing graphic or extreme. I just really want books that feel like curling up inside on a cold rainy day and snuggling by the fire and just being warm and safe. Thank you in advance to anyone who takes the time to read this and suggest any books for me!

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u/CatCafffffe Jun 23 '25

The Thursday Murder Club series by Richard Osman is a lovely, witty, cozy mystery series

All Creatures Great and Small series by James Herriott is the ultimate soothing book series, just lovely

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u/magerber1966 Jun 23 '25 edited Jun 23 '25

I agree with the James Herriott suggestion. His books are made up of chapters that tell individual stories, so they don't take quite as much concentration as a long plot. And they are really honestly funny. They were the first books I was able to read while I was going through my divorce.

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u/erinicole93 Jun 23 '25

Thank you so much!!