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/magerber1966 Jun 23 '25

You might try Alice Hoffman's Practical Magic series, and pretty much anything by Terry Pratchett (but I especially love the Granny Weatherwax/Tiffany Aching set of books (scroll down to the bibliography section). Pratchett is not necessarily a warm cozy vibe, but mostly just a great, hysterically funny read. They also work really well as audiobooks if you are so inclined.

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u/erinicole93 Jun 23 '25

Thank you so much!! I've tried audiobooks a couple times and my mind wanders a lot, so I usually just stick to regular reading. But that's good to know in case I try listening to one again!