contemporaryfiction

These must-have stories reminded me why I fell in love with reading in the first place. They challenged me, made me reflect, and thrilled me, sometimes all at once.

Assuming there are others like me who yearn for meaningful cozy holiday reads, I have put together list of 3 feel-good books…full of heart, character, and meaning.

Normal People by Sally Rooney is a quiet yet devastatingly beautiful exploration of first love. It was published in 2018....

When Haru Was Here by Dustin Thao is a touching exploration of grief, denial, and emotional survival told through the eyes of Eric, a teenage boy....

Green Dot is a contemporary romance about 24 years old Hera’s romantic relationship with a middle-aged married man Arthur exploring the themes of love and existential dilemmas.