Each Christmas Eve, Iceland embraces two of my favorite things; books and chocolate. Historically, the tradition of Jolabokaflod (flood of books) dates back to World War II when paper was one of the few commodities not rationed in Iceland.
Here are 54 Cozy Reading Recommendations for hope-seekers, mystery & historical fiction lovers, creatives, and entrepreneurs. These are the books I read (or reread) this year. I hope you find a new favorite author in this great collection.
The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister
The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson
The Good Left Undone by Adriana Trigiani
The Giver of the Stars by Jojo Moyes
The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Willilams
Carnegie's Maid by Marie Benedict
Beauty Among Ruins by J'Nell Ciesielski
Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson
Then Sings My Soul by Amy K. Sorrells
The Giver of the Stars by Jojo Moyes (Tied for favorite historical fiction)
Until Leaves Fall in Paris by Sarah Sundin
The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles (Tied for favorite historical fiction)
The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner
Carnegie's Maid by Marie Benedict (Tied for favorite historical fiction)
The Grave Robber by Mark Batterson
Sacred Rest by Saundra Dalton-Smith
Find Your People by Jennie Allen
50 Women Every Christian Should Know by Michelle DeRusha
Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table by Louie Giglio
The Red Sea Rules by Robert J. Morgan
Destination Hope: A Travel Companion When Life Falls Apart by Marilyn Nutter and April White (MY BOOK)
Soul Care in African American Practice by Barbara L. Peacock
Isaiah by Melissa Spoelstra
Before the Throne by Crickett Keeth
Prayers for Prodigals by James Banks
Jesus Calling by Sarah Young
The Power of a Praying Parent by Stormie Omartian
Streams in the Desert by L. B. Cowman
On Bended Knee by Crickett Keeth
The Power of a Praying Wife by Stormie Omartian
40 Days of Being a Two (Enneagram study) by Hunter Mobley* These are specific to your personal enneagram number.
The Next Right Thing by Emily P. Freeman
The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron
Platform by Michael Hyatt
Atomic Habits by James Clear
At Home in the World by Tsh Oxenreider
The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
Notes From a Blue Bike by Tsh Oxenreider
The Socialite by J'Nell Ciesielski
When the Hart Speaks by Janet Hart Leonard
Citizen K-9 by David Rosenfelt
The Girl You Left Behind by Jojo Moyes
The Ice Swan by J'Nell Ciesielski
Straining Forward by Michelle Layer Rahal
Betrayed! by Stan Telchin
A Sweethaven Homecoming by Courtney Walsh
A Sundog Moment by Sharon Baldacci
The 6:20 Man by David Baldacci
Best in Snow by David Rosenfelt
The Peacock Emporium by Jojo Moyes
West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge
Muzzled by David Rosenfelt
Still the One by Susan May Warren
Night Music by Jojo Moyes
Dog Eat Dog by David Rosenfelt
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📚Happy Reading!
April