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When life drags you down, the right story can lift your spirit. Recently, Grand County Library District’s Virtual Book Club members chased away the winter blues with feel-good literature books.
Local readers recommend these titles to fill your soul and warm your heart. Here is what they had to say about these titles.
“Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt
“Not everything perfect happens. Everything’s not tied up with a bow, either, but it’s warm and cozy,” Shawn said.
“Harry’s Trees” by Jon Cohen
A grieving widower agrees to help a little girl and her mother, which changes his life.
“This story was wonderful because it had the same feeling as “Remarkably Bright Creatures”—just happy. I absolutely loved it,” Janet stated.
“The Traveler’s Gift” by Andy Andrews
A man supernaturally travels back in time to visit seven different people who impart wisdom for living.
“A feel-good book that was very memorable,” Teresa said.
“The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry” by Rachel Joyce
After an unremarkable man writes a letter to a good friend who is dying, he walks over 700 kilometers to deliver it in person.
“It’s a different book, but wow! Really good,” Leslie proclaimed.
“Bookshops & Bonedust” by Travis Baldree
“If you enjoy this kind of world fantasy, you’ll like this one. It was cute and fun!” Jen said.
“Before the Coffee Gets Cold” by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
“This book took me by surprise. What would you do if you could go back in time and see someone and talk to them knowing nothing you said or did could change the past or alter the present…with no drive for it to change anything but yourself? Oh, and you only have until the cup of coffee goes cold or something very unfortunate happens,” Jarrod explained.
“The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot” by Marianne Cronin
A teenager befriends an 83-year-old woman in the hospital.
“There are sad parts because they’re dying, but their friendship is so wonderful. Heart-wrenching and heartwarming!” Emily exclaimed.
“Tress of the Emerald Sea” by Brandon Sanderson
If you’re looking for a good read check out “Trees of the Emerald Sea” at your local library.Grand County Library District/Courtesy Photo
“An amazing, quirky, fun adventure. It reminds you of ‘The Princess Bride.’ The pictures were beautiful. Sweet, happy, and good!” Toni stated.
“The Day the World Came to Town: 911 in Gander, Newfoundland” by Jim DeFede.
“The logistics that this town had to figure out and the outpouring of love and support they gave to these people was very heartwarming!” Shawn explained.
“The 100-year-old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared” by Jonas Jonasson.
“He doesn’t want a birthday party, so escapes and finds himself on a hilarious adventure. Very good!” Kim said.
In conjunction with Grand County Library District’s One Grand Book, “Go as a River” by Shelley Read, the club’s spring genre is a coming-of-age stories. Place your hold on the One Grand Book today. While you wait, browse other suggestions in the library catalog under the “Coming of Age Reads” category and on the library district’s Virtual Book Club Facebook group.
Join us for book discussions at parties slated for 6 p.m. on May 13 at the Kremmling Library and May 15 at the Hot Sulphur Springs Library.
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