Some books are meant to be devoured under a warm blanket. Whether you’re staying dry or just leaning into the gloom, here are a few titles perfect for your next gray-sky read:
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine Gail Honeyman
A quirky, heartfelt novel about loneliness, healing, and the quiet strength of unexpected friendship.
Vibes: character-driven, emotional, redemptive
The House in the Cerulean Sea TJ Klune
A warm hug of a book. Whimsical, wise, and full of magical misfits you’ll wish you could live with.
Vibes: found family, cozy fantasy, gentle queer love
Rebecca Daphne du Maurier
Gothic, moody, and absolutely dripping with atmosphere—this classic is perfect for stormy weather.
Vibes: suspense, romance, haunting
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows
Told through charming letters, this post-WWII novel celebrates friendship, books, and second chances on a stormy little island.
Vibes: epistolary, historical fiction, quaint and hopeful
Have a favorite rainy-day comfort read? Share it with us in the comments or tag us in your #shelfie—we love seeing what’s on your stack!
Until the next chapter,
– Lyndsey, Founder of Lost & Bound
📖 Hi, I’m Lyndsey!
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