Constantly looking for books to read before bed that are low conflict, easy to read but well written, and not too much of a page turner so I don’t get too hooked and stay up reading!

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sunset strip mall · Answer

Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer: a really beautiful book that can be devoured very slowly. peaceful, inspiring, perfect for before bed

ellie jones · Answer

my brilliant friend by elena ferrante: named the #1 book of the 21st century by the new york times! this book was a gift from a friend, and i picked it up during a major reading slump, knowing nothing about it.

this is book 1 in a series of 4, and i ended up reading all 1,700 pages of the series in 3 weeks!! i couldn't put it down. haven't felt like that in a long time.

bonus: there's an hbo show of the entire series that follows the books very closely. super cool & rewarding to watch it after being immersed in the books!

Soph · Answer

The Crystal Cave: Welsh fantasy told from Merlin’s POV. The writing is very English countryside scenic, and magic in a sideways animist way that feels a bit shrouded in mist.