In 2026, our reading lists are centered on comfort. We’re choosing books that feel familiar, reassuring, and warm, stories that invite us to slow down, unplug, and settle in. These are the comfort reads we return to when we want something steady and soothing.
Why Comfort Reads Matter
As days feel busier and more digital, cozy books and classic literature offer calm. Familiar characters, gentle pacing, and hopeful endings make these stories feel grounding — like a hug in book form.
Comfort Classics We Always Return To
Jane Austen Favorites
Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility remain timeless comfort reads, full of wit, warmth, and familiar rhythms that never grow old.
Little Women
Centered on home, family, and everyday joys, Little Women reminds us that kindness, care, and connection are what truly last.
Anne of Green Gables
Optimistic and imaginative, Anne of Green Gables encourages readers to find beauty in ordinary moments and approach life with curiosity.
Winnie-the-Pooh
Gentle, nostalgic, and quietly wise, Winnie-the-Pooh offers comfort at any age and proves that slowing down is a virtue. (Coming soon!) 
Cozy Reads We’re Loving in 2026
Alongside the classics, these comforting favorites continue to earn a spot on our shelves:
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The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame: peaceful, pastoral, and perfect for slow reading
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The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett: hopeful, restorative, and rooted in nature
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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith: tender, reflective, and deeply human
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The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry: simple, poetic, and quietly profound
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84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff: charming, bookish, and filled with warmth
Why Physical Books Still Feel Best
Part of what makes these stories feel cozy is reading them in print. Physical books slow us down, reduce distractions, and create a more intentional reading experience — something we’re prioritizing more than ever in 2026.
