Sometimes, you just want a feel-good book that will lift up your sprits. Lately, I’ve definitely been leaning hard toward happier, more life-affirming books and even if they may toe the line at being a bit saccharine at times. I guess I just really think it’s good for you to clear your mind and enjoy these wonderful, uplifting novels every once in a while.
This is a list of the 50 Best Uplifting & Life-Affirming “Feel-Good” Books to Read! This list covers books released at any time, but there’s a slight preference for newer titles. I hope you enjoy them, and if you have one that you personally love that’s not on this list, please drop a comment below!
The Midnight Library
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of The Midnight Library Publication Date: September 29, 2020
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of The Midnight Library Publication Date: September 29, 2020
The Giver of Stars
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of The Giver of Stars Publication Date: October 8, 2019
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of The Giver of Stars Publication Date: October 8, 2019
Anxious People
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of Anxious People Publication Date: September 8, 2020
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of Anxious People Publication Date: September 8, 2020
A Man Called Ove
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of A Man Called Ove Publication Date: July 15, 2014
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of A Man Called Ove Publication Date: July 15, 2014
The Rosie Project
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of The Rosie Project Publication Date: February 18, 2024
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of The Rosie Project Publication Date: February 18, 2024
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine Publication Date: May 9, 2017
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine Publication Date: May 9, 2017
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry Publication Date: April 1, 2014
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry Publication Date: April 1, 2014
The Little Book of Hygge: The Danish Way to Live Well
What It's About: Publication Date: November 16, 2016
What It's About: Publication Date: November 16, 2016
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore Publication Date: October 2, 2012
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore Publication Date: October 2, 2012
The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared Publication Date: February 18, 2024
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared Publication Date: February 18, 2024
Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things
What It's About: Publication Date: September 22, 2015
What It's About: Publication Date: September 22, 2015
Where'd You Go Bernadette
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of Where'd You Go Bernadette Publication Date: August 14, 2012
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of Where'd You Go Bernadette Publication Date: August 14, 2012
Marley and Me: Life and Love With the World's Worst Dog
What It's About: Publication Date: November 1, 2005
What It's About: Publication Date: November 1, 2005
