Top Ten Tuesday used to be a weekly post hosted by The Broke and the Bookish, but was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl. “It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.” This is definitely something I can understand and want to participate in.
Here in New York, the weather is getting colder, and today’s prompt about books that give off a cozy vibe is perfect! When it’s cold, rainy, or even snowy, there’s just something about curling up with my dogs, a fuzzy throw blanket, a hot cup of tea or coffee, and a book that makes me feel even cozier. Here’s my top ten cozy reads, and why:
- Murder at the Beacon Bakeshop by Darci Hannah — well, this is a cozy mystery, but it’s also a series that I really love. I’ve read the first few books more than once, so it’s like putting on a comfy pair of sweats that fit perfectly.
- Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch — this book is the start of a fun, snarky series where the good guys fight the bad guys, and of course they win, using the coolest magic possible.
- Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert — the romance in this one is perfect, and just makes me feel so happy while reading. How could this one not be on my list?
- Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett — this one takes place in the winter, which automatically makes me feel like bundling up with a cup of tea, and I loved the story and the characters.
- In the Shadow Garden by Liz Parker — not only did I love the story, but the small town setting and family-oriented characters were so cozy-feeling to me.
- When the Angels Left the Old Country by Sacha Lamb — the overwhelmingly Jewish tones of this story was so comforting and cozy to me, even if the story itself wasn’t necessarily a cozy one.
- Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young — there’s something about an isolated island, tea, and witchcraft that gives me a cozy feeling, and this book hit all the right notes.
- Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater — this one was a fantasy Regency romance with the sweetest characters that I couldn’t help but love, and it gave off the coziest vibes.
- Thistlefoot by GennaRose Nethercott — while this story was a bumpy ride, I adored some of the characters, especially the sentient house on chicken legs, and it made me want to have a house like that to cozy up into!
- Those Summer Nights by Laura Silverman — this book took me right back to my own high school years, and I kind of wish I had a place like Bonanza to hang out in! The way all the employees came together and became friends gave me cozy high school vibes.
What are some books that give you cozy vibes?
Categories: Top Ten Tuesday
Leah's Books 
These all sound wonderful and cozy. I am looking forward to reading Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries at some point. And Spells for Forgetting sounds right up my alley.
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I’m glad to hype you up for reading some of my favorite cozy reads!
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I’ve heard so many good things about Half a Soul.
My TTT: Marie @ Pages to Explore
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Yay! It’s such a sweet, adorable, funny, and amazing story! I hope you give it a read.
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I have Half a Soul and Those Summer Nights on my TBR. Fingers crossed, I can get to them soon and enjoy them as much as you did.
Pam @ Read! Bake! Create!
https://readbakecreate.com/cozy-gift-ideas-for-book-lovers/
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I hope you enjoy them when you get around to reading them! They’re both such fun and sweet reads in different ways.
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Thistlefoot is on my TBR and I can’t wait to get my hands on it. I like the look and sound of When the Angels left the Old Country, I will have to take a closer look.
Have a lovely Tuesday!
Elza Reads
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Those were two of my favorite reads of this year, and I’ve been encouraging everyone to read them! I hope you check them out, and if you do, please let me know what you think, or better yet, link to my blog so I can check out your reviews!
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Totally agree with Half a Soul! It was the perfect blend of my favorite genres (which reminds me that I need to read the sequels too). And Spells for Forgetting was perfect for my 2022 Halloween read. 🙂
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Yes! The sequels to Half a Soul were just as good, but in different enough ways to not make anything feel boring or revisited. I also read Spells for Forgetting to get ready for Halloween, and loved it.
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These all sound super cozy!
My post: https://lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-cozy-reads/
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Thank you!
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I have heard so many incredible things about Half a Soul. I am reading a different book from Olivia Atwater in December and I am so excited!
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Oh awesome! Which book? I hope you give Half a Soul a read too – it’s a really good story.
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Thos Summer Nights sounds so good! Here is my post- https://paigesofnovels.wordpress.com/2022/11/29/top-ten-tuesday-cozy-read-recommendations/.
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It is a really good one, but I also really enjoy Laura Silverman’s books.
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There are at least 6 books that are on my immediate TBR!
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That explains why we get along so well – our reading taste overlaps so much!
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A great looking list.
Have a great week!
Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
My post:
https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2022/11/29/top-ten-tuesday-cosy-reads/
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Thank you! Enjoy your week as well.
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Rivers of London is a lot of fun and I need to catch up on it!
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It really is – I just got approved for the newest book and I’m so excited about it!
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I love cozy mysteries. You gave me some other great ideas, too. I added 4 and 8 to my TBR. Thank you! 🙂
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Glad to help out! Cozy mysteries are so much fun when they’re done well.
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I’ve only read Chloe Brown, but it had cozy vibes for sure.
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Right? Hibbert’s writing just feels like a big warm hug!
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I have a couple of these on my list already….and I absolutely loved Spells for Forgetting – magic and a little bit of a love story. A great list….
I work so it’s often later in the day before I get a chance to visit but I didn’t want to miss today’s links….
Terrie @ Bookshelf Journeys
https://www.bookshelfjourneys.com/post/ttt-cozy-reads
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Thank you! I’m so glad you checked out my list after working all day! Enjoy your evening!
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I’ve only read #1 and it is a fun one. I need to read on in the series.
Happy TTT!
Susan
http://www.blogginboutbooks.com
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You do! The series keeps getting better!
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There’s something about a cozy sometimes for a comfort read! And I love the look of Encyclopedia of faeries. Every time I see that I think it sounds great. I should just probably add it!
Those Summer Nights sounds perfect too.
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You should totally add them! They’re both really good.
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