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items ⋆｡ ﾟ☾ these are the books that made me feel cozy, maybe a little disturbed, or magical. each one felt like stepping into another world, a place I still think about long after finishing. if you're looking for stories that wrap you up like a blanket, t...
a childhood classic and favorite! :)
Amulet Book Series
I didn't just read this book; I felt recognized by it in ways that were unsettling. It gave language to feelings I've struggled to name. Dazai Osamu, who lived a life mirroring his characters, writes with a vulnerability that feels less like fiction ...
No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai
fair warning: this book is BRILIANTLY bizarre. it's a genre-blend of literary horror, fantasy, and satire that's equal parts unsettling and un-put-downable. perfect for those who love stories that are dark, thought-provoking, and unique! it's a fairl...
Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung
Flowers for Algernon is just a masterpiece of emotional storytelling. it's a journey about intelligence, empathy, and what it truly means to be human. it's written as a series of progress reports, so you experience every high and low right alongside ...
Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes
The Magical Language of Others isn't just a memoir but a conversation across oceans, between generations, in words that both heal and ache at the same time. E.J Koh writes with such honesty that you feel the silences as much as the sentences. If you'...
The Magical Language of Others by E.J. Koh
this book is delicate and devastating. Mieko Kawakami puts words to the kind of pain we usually carry in silence, and in that honesty, she offers something almost like hope.
Heaven by Mieko Kawakami
this book felt like a warm hug. I honestly didn't want it to end.. the kindness and found family themes made me cry a little but in the best way :')
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
I absolutely loved the mix of cozy academia and fae magic! it was like reading a professor's whimsical field notes but with heart and humour haha!
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett
this story was like stepping into a dreamy Southern garden that's alive with secrets and little bursts of magic. the way the characters use food and flowers to express themselves was just so enchanting. I swear I could almost smell the herbs and blos...
Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen
Sophie, a hat maker cursed into the body of an old woman, ends up working for the mysterious wizard Howl in his strange, moving castle. what follows is a charming, chaotic adventure full of curses, magic, and hilarious banter. I went in LOVING the St...
Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
Viv is a retired orc warrior who decides to leave behind battles and open the first coffee shop in a fantasy city. the whole story is about building community, friendship, and starting over. there's drama, but it's cozy drama; the kind that feels lik...
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
this is a fairy tale style story about a baby left in the forest, a kind witch who raises her, and the unintended magic that changes everything. it's lyrical and layered, with themes of love, sacrifice, and hope! I found myself literally underlining ...
The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill
Anne, a very imaginative orphan, goes to live with siblings on Prince Edward Island and transforms their lives (and the readers) with her boundless wonder. every time I read this, I get reminded to see the magic in everyday things: trees, rivers, sun...
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
yes, this is THE classic Peter Pan! the story of Peter, Wendy, and their adventures in Neverland is whimsical on the surface, but what I love is the bittersweetness beneath. it makes me nostalgic for childhood wonder while also reminding me not to le...
Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie
this story follows Mary, a lonely girl who discovers a hidden, neglected garden and slowly brings it (and herself) back to life. it's such a powerful story about healing and transformation. I remember feeling so inspired to go outside, breathe fresh ...
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson