Books That Are Perfect for Spring

1. The Book of Delights by Ross Gay — This book does exactly what it promises: delights. With wit and warmth, Gay offers bite-sized reflections on everyday joys. Read one essay each morning, and watch how the world around you starts to feel more like spring.

2. Happy Place by Emily Henry — A spring getaway, a second-chance romance, and emotional depth disguised as playful banter—Emily Henry delivers once again. Happy Place is pure serotonin and exactly the kind of feel-good, heart-squeezing novel you want to read with the windows open and sunshine on your face.

3. The Overstory by Richard Powers — A love letter to trees and the way they shape our lives. If you want a novel that makes you feel in awe of the natural world, this Pulitzer Prize winner is for you.

4. The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides — In a quiet suburb, five sisters take their lives one by one, leaving a group of neighborhood boys haunted for years. Beautiful, haunting, and dreamlike, it’s no shocker that this has developed such a massive internet following.

5. Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings — A rich London girl and her on-again, off-again love try to navigate a toxic, addictive relationship.

6. Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score — A runaway bride ends up in a small town caring for her niece—and clashing with a grumpy local who might be her second chance at love.

7. Picking Daisies on Sundays by Marisa Crane — An emotional story about someone trying to move through grief, memory, and the messy parts of healing.

8. Alone With You in the Ether by Olivie Blake — Two people meet under strange circumstances and form an intense connection that forces them to confront their pasts and how they see the world.

9. How to Fall Out of Love Madly by Jana Casale — Three women in different stages of life struggle with relationships, independence, and figuring out what they really want.

10. The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim — Four women rent a villa in Italy to escape their unhappy lives, and the peaceful setting changes each of them unexpectedly.

11. Upstream by Mary Oliver — A collection of personal essays about nature, creativity, and finding meaning in solitude and beauty.

12. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith — Francie Nolan grows up in a poor Brooklyn neighborhood in the early 1900s, finding strength through education, family, and her dream of a better life.

13. Adelaide by Genevieve Wheeler — Adelaide is falling hard for someone who won’t love her back the same way. A raw, honest look at heartbreak, mental health, and what it means to find your worth.

14. Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery — A spring classic in every sense. Anne’s wide-eyed wonder at the world around her, her love of nature, and her irrepressible spirit make this the perfect book to welcome brighter days. 

15. Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens—This atmospheric bestseller combines lush, picturesque writing with mystery and romance. Set in the marshlands of North Carolina, it’s a slow-burn story about isolation, resilience, and the beauty of the natural world.

16. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen — Few novels match spring’s themes of renewal and second chances like this one. With its witty dialogue, blossoming romance, and charm, Pride and Prejudice remains a go-to for readers looking to soak up the spring.

17. The Garden of Small Beginnings by Abbi Waxman — Funny, charming, and profound, this novel about grief, gardening, and community is a hopeful read. If you’re looking for something comforting but not fluffy, this book is a true spring gem.

18. Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman — This powerful novel about loneliness, healing, and unexpected friendship is perfect for spring. It’s a feel-good read with real emotional depth.

19. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho — A favorite for a reason, this philosophical, fable-like novel is about trusting your journey. If you’re craving clarity, inspiration, or wisdom, this may be for you.

20. My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh — Darkly funny and unexpectedly reflective, this novel explores the idea of retreating from the world to find yourself.

21. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd — A young girl escapes her troubled home and finds solace and an unexpected family in a South Carolina beekeeping household.

22. The Year of the Hare by Arto Paasilinna — A journalist abandons his city life on a whim to follow a hare into the Finnish wilderness and live freely.