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18 books for winter: feel-good novels, big books, and classics for colder weather
With lazier days and more time indoors, winter comes with the distinctive benefit of having more …
Nick Hornby: our appetite for books is the “literary equivalent of salads, or chocolate, or meat and potatoes”
Published in 2004, the book is a collection of Hornby's "StuffI've Been Reading" …
Mastering the art of being brilliant (and how to be one of the super-happy 2%)
During a recent mentoring session I was recommended several books for business and personal …
Amusing books and blazing fires: Sydney Smith’s 20 antidotes to depression and low spirits
One of my favourite additions to Shaun Usher's perfect-for-browsing collection of noteworthy lists, …
Festive Reading: 10 Warming Books to Enjoy by the Christmas Tree
After postponing the Christmas music, mince pies and decorating for a few weeks later than most, I'm …
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Feel-Good Fiction: The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion as a Mood-Boosting Sequel
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion swiftly became one of my favourite books to get out …
18 of The Best Feel-Good Classic Novels (Mood-Boosting Summer Reading, Part II)
I really enjoyed compiling my list of feel-good novels to enjoy reading this summer, and it got me …
10 Quick Ways to Feel Better With a Book
Reading fiction is my first port of call when I'm feeling a bit stressed or low; it calms me down, …
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15 Mood-boosting and Feel-good Books for Summer
We could all do with some mood-boosting and feel-good books to enjoy on balmy days over the summer. …
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The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion: A Feel-Good Book to Get Your Life Back on Track
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion: a properfeel-good novel that makes for a greatbibliotherapy …